I think there's a resurgence of slimmer, racier boards. Of 90s/00s powersurfing. Young Aussies leading the charge, e.g Creed Mc Taggart, Shaun Manners, Noa. They obviously don't work everywhere or all the time, but they force you to not surf 'flicky'.
The LSD Hammer is a fine example:
https://www.lsdsurfboards.com/boards/the-hammer
My 6'6 Bourton step up is a lot more foiled than anything else I surf, but whenever I get back on it after a few months collecting dust, it feels insane. Bigger turns, drawn-out carves. For a few seconds I feel like I can surf like a man - not just an old man.