currently riding a 9'4' jl mano just thinking about a smaller one any body 80ish kiloout there got any recomendations without compromising to much paddle ability. i see a dc 9'0' and 8'8' 4 sale ...maybe...........

good to see your an honest man lacey

I am 74 kilo, started on a JL Mano 904 about 9 months ago. Bought a 9 0 Mano three months ago.
Difference in paddle power and balance between the two was not great, but likewise was hoping the 9 0 would feel a lot smaller and looser to ride than it did. But now if I get back on the 904 it does feels like a bit of a ship??!!
Tried a few other boards but have not found anything better as production boards so having a custom done now which is a bit, actual quite a lot experimental.
At my weight the 9 0 is feeling a bit big, but at 80 + kilo I think it would be about perfect. My recommendation if you enjoy the 904 you will definitely have fun on the 9 0 You are in WA just borrow Court’s demo

I am between 80 and 82kg I have ridden the 9'4 JL, the 9'0Jl and bought the 8'10 Naish,Took me a little time to get used to it but now I am totally Stoked. I to went back to the 9'4 Jl the other day and it felt huge. Most of the guys I am surfing with are on the 9'9, 9'4 or 9'0 Jimmy, If you can get a ride on the 9' Jimmy or the 810 Naish go for it they are both great Boards. The tail is a bit wider on the JL so IMO it is just a little bit easier to stand on if its a little bumpy but the finer tail on the Naish works much better as soon as the waves have a bit of punch!! Try them both if you can..Both to quility Boards...