If you're in Melbourne SHQ definitely have a demo tronic. I haven't ridden it (prefer stiffer boards myself) but I've had a look at it and suspect it will handle chop well with a good balance of speed and carving abilities too.

Hi Cummish,
Been riding a Tronic 136 for a few weeks now.
Im 70kgs, about your age and skill and fit the "general fun riding" catagory and although I havent riddden many other boards Im pretty impressed with the Tronic.
Coming from my entry level Cabrina Rival I tried a few other boards at my local beach to see what was out there and ended up buying a Tronic.
It is definately easy on the knees in the chop and was an immediate improvement on the Rival in all areas (except maybe light wind performance).
As good as any other of the limited boards Ive ridden, Im happy!