Hey Turtlehead, I have a 10' McT and it is a great board for my weight 115kg. It surf's great and is very stable for it's size. I have been supping for over a year and haven't demoed much as we don't get to much opportunity here. I have tried a whopper and loved it as well. Tried a few Mates boards around the 9'4 range and struggled. Would like to try a 9'5 Mana and 9'8 Element as they look like goers. Have a demo man.