Just got a new Laird Pearson Arrow 10'0 woot

[adidasonmyfeat]

Hope I get used to it fast! I have a Naish Mana 9'6' kinda like riding a potato chip.  I also just got a starboard nrg 10'5, I hope the Laird is a winner cuz I am not thrilled with the others

[Subber]

Hopefully, it is a winner for you.

Is it the Surftech version?

[adidasonmyfeat]

It's the Pearson Arrow, I am a little afraid that it might be too small for me.  I am 5'9 180 intermediate

[Subber]

Well, the Pearson Arrow Laird could be the Surftech version or the eps version.
They are very similar but made of different materials.  The Surftech is probably stronger
(will take quite a licking before being damaged) but is quite a bit heavier which may make it more stable.

The Surftech's all have the same dimensions but the EPS can vary somewhat to quite a bit
- like the width, which impacts stability.  I think the heavier weight would also make the Surftech version more stable - but not positive.  -- Both versions are somewhat advanced compared to boards with more width and/or more volume and/or chunkier rails. 

I have the Surftech 10'6" (for 4 years, my only board) but have not ridden their EPS boards, although I'd like to try one out.  Its a gas to surf....it took me a bit at first - definitely worth the challenge!  I'm 5'9" 190.

Let us know how yours goes for you.