Much alofas for the input prj! I'm starting to narrow things down but still have a couple more questions, now that you've opened my eyes to the sweet potato, how does the float feel, and the paddle power? I also like that it has 3" thickness on the 6", if am purchasing the sweet potato should I be getting a 600?

Lity thanks @buzzy sorry don't mean to sound picky at all

I don't know if ur familiar with Alex knost but that's the type of style I'm into and it's the way I surf, no airs just cruise cutbacks and style. I rode a 5'8 retro fish and hated it maybe becuz it was a bit worn down and a lot of pressure dents, I also have the rusty dozer in my quiver but I just don't enjoy that short board feel as much as I would with my mini mal. In essence I don't look to be a short boarder but I just want a smaller longboard with more manueverabi

Thanks @prjwebb I also have been researching on the dominator and the EF , I still want the longboard feel would the dominator give me that? Also I surf in Pacifica California where it's small and choppy, and mostly unpredictable does the dominator give me a wider range than the Addvance