I have both the Naish Hybrids & find them exciting to sail for freeride & slalom. I use mine in the ocean & have had some of my best sessions on them. They are well built and I have had no issues with jumping the boards over swells. The short length can be an issue in non planing conditions especially on the smaller 90 litre board. Tacking can only be done if you are planing fast & you are very quick - I have seen it done but haven't managed it myself. Uphauling on the bigger board is Ok but too hard for me on the smaller board. They are a real buzz to sail & fast - but they don't suit everyone. Good value for money.