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New SUPer, intermediate surfer, 84kgs, allrounder?
OK, after hours of searching the net and Seabreeze, I am now just going around in circles, so it's time to put it to the brainstrust.

As the title suggests, I have surfed for 15 or so years (only ever a shortboard), I am 6 foot - 84kgs and new to SUP, and am seeking some recommendations for a first SUP. I have used the 'search' function on seabreeze, and whilst there is plenty of information available, I am sure opinions are continually changing and varying depending on SUPer's individual charecteristics and changing board models.

I intend to surf it probably 70% of the time - in beachbreak conditions usually onshore - waist to head high.
That said, however, for the other 30% of the time there are some ocean paddles I would like to do, maybe up to about 10km, not exactly sure of distances yet.
Ultimately I would like to retain the 'shortboard' manouverability and feel as much as possible, without sacrificing the ability to paddle distances, therefore I guess, I am seeking recommendations for a good allrounder.

A couple that I am considering:
2012 McTavish 9'6 (9'6 x 29 1/2 x 4 1/2 = 150 Litres)
2012 Naish Mana 9'5 (9'5 x 31 x 4 3/4 = 190 Litres)
2012 Naish Hokua 9'5 (9'5 x 29 1/2 x 4 3/8 = 140 Litres)
Coreban Performer 9'6 (9'6 x 29 1/2 x 4 7/8 = 153 Litres)

Has anyone got any comments on the above choices, or recommendations for anything not mentioned? Unfortunately I am not in a position to demo anything.

Thanks,
Scott.
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