I had the same issue a year ago when I was looking to buy a wave board.. Not much info around, luckily a good dealer that had a few on stock, next to my house. The dimensions, etc looked spot on for what I was looking for and purchased it blindly. A Platinum+ 9.0' x 32" in wood.. Did not want to go for carbon as it looked very delicate and was afraid of costly repairs.. Wood version was light enough already and a beauty. Never regretted.. Though I had little opportunities to ride it in the right conditions, those few were magnificent rides.. I ride mine on 4 fins in clear knee high waves and on 3fins in less or choppy waters.. Construction is top notch and durable I must say, though never hit it or put it in serious trouble. Great company, great boards, i hope they will stay in the market..