I can not believe how good it is on my backhand ,I put it down to the speed and looseness it keeps ,as surf more mentioned ,
it just feels free.
It climbs wave faces so quick compared to my flow ,you point it and it goes .so to me it's easier to surf .
You have to be able to surf quite well to want to get one as a beginner would have a hell of a time .on the wrong size
I know I had to lift my game to ride the 8'7 SPX .

as you know I have a 8'8 coming ,as 8'7 can be tiring in chop .but if it's clean look out party time

the rocker line works so well .