My buddy rides a 9'0 canyon, i have rode it before, but neither of us are new to surfing... so if the price is right and ur willing to allow surfing to overcome your entire life, your responsibilities, your relationships than it will be the best board you ever own... I'd surf a piece of plywood if i had to
I have a 5'11 canyon 4 fin that i use for the summer. The board is great I've caught Chest high waves with it, and i have caught ankle little ripples with it. The board is super fast and if you go down the line real fast you can hear the air go beneath your board.. As for long boards idk