I have that board - mine is 2011, but tried the previous as well. I´m not the best wave rider. I prefer a twintip and jumping, but a really great and playful board, and I´m glad I have it even though most of my sessions are on my twintips. Sounds like a great board for you. It´s fun board made for playing - easy turns, and medium waves (the shape - more playful than faster as for biiig waves). I have a lot of fun on mine at least! If you get it at a good price I would not think twice about it
