I am a tall man and a beginner paddleboarder. I ordered the 12. The board arrived in one week, was easy to inflate and take on the water. I was surprised at how easy it was to stand up and keep balanced. The bard is very stiff on the water and floats very well. I am excited to use this more.
The 9'5 is a great board for kids and light riders! I bought this board because I wanted something that my 12-year-old could ride by himself. This board is wide and short enough to work well with my son. I bought the 10'6 for myself and we both paddle together. They are rigid and easy to ride and balance on. We love these boards!