Slide Rites are good boats. As PolarBear stated, they track really well. I've ridden in a couple and enjoyed it. I personally run a Hyde, and have for a long time. I think they track about as well because of the square chines. Depends on what your preferred technique will be as to the optimum boat. In general though, I don't think you could go wrong with any of the reputable brands, or that Slide Rite.