North Freestyle Fish vs. Royal Hi-5 vs. Airush Choptop

[Kitesmurf]

I tried having a board custom made for me and the shape worked, but nothing else did (long a$$ story). So, I've more or less given up on custom and these are the three production boards I'm hoping to get feedback on. I need a light wind and small wave, short period, messy wave board. On occasion like to ride mutant and still want to jump.

1. it must handle light wind
2. must handle small, messy waves
3. must be durable
4. option to strap in

Any feedback?

Thanks,
Kitesmurf

[JonModica]

Definitely not the royal or north. WAY TOO HEAVY.
The airush choptop is okay, but feels kinda messy and slow.

I would wait two months to see what the companies are making for 2010!
-Jon

[Dready]

well i know for a fact that airush is about to lunch an skim out on the market...and the smalest of the f one surf model is desing as a big skimboard and it works really good. check it on their website