update ride report: I've been out on the scorpion a couple times, it goes well but really does like a bit of push with waves because of the narrow tail.
but I picked up one of Thomas Bexon's personal boards from his recent visit here and what I board I can't get off the thing!
The board paddles exceptionally, glides beautifully into waves loves a nice high line and is super fast. It really has been a quiver killer since I got it.