Thanks guys.

....yep, it really is a beautiful piece.
I took it out this morning and it was everything I hoped for and more.
Was worried that it might skid a little through the tail but it held as solid as any 10 inch rake I'd ever used on a 9'6 previously and never remotely felt like the rail was going to give....it also felt super loose and rolled off the top and bottom with a thruster type grace so really the best of both worlds and that's still with that down the line twin keel feel still up it's sleeve as today's waves didn't allow that style of surfing.
I'll be riding her in 1-2 foot through to the odd 6 foot bomb Ted, it will no doubt be my 'go to' board for most conditions.