I agree with everything, I bought the 9.6 in July, the biggest in PU construction so to can paddle it, it's fast in paddling and immediately transmits great confidence, finally the correct weight compared to my It epoxy gives reassurance in the most demanding conditions and the inertia helps to pass the dead zones, nose riding comes naturally as it is easy to build your own style thank of the stability, ultimately another great experience in retro style from the Gong factory