I like it. I rode it a lot last winter. Not sure what I'd compared it to. Feels kinda like a round pin shortboard more than a full on step up at least in the dims I ordered. Plenty of rocker so it goes best in steep, overhead waves but isn't a super stiff ride and will still be fun on a chest high face if you work it a bit. Favors a back footed approach but carries some thickness forward so it still paddles into waves pretty well. I actually rate all the SMTH boards I've tried pretty highly.How do you like the SMTH 88? I have one on order for my son.