chipman and shipman, I love that shape you have posted, my first board was a peter drouyn 6’6" swallow tail flyer like yours, had a naked lady on it.went so fast. my next shape for me is going to be a flyer about 6’10. But chip go a thruster , try speeedfins, go concaves for the lift and speed in the waves you will be surfing. vees are great for gutsy surf . but oz summer time beachies. why not try big sides with small centre.