i have 1 a 7'6
you know some times you just have to run?
i was paddling in, got caught in a rip , paddled to the rocks and got out.. then a monster wave came... i dropped the board and ran and jumped and landed in a pool. board still on my leg :)
couple of scratches
would hate to think of the state of my nice board in that situation

so if you have to run.. they are good .