Ron House just made me 2 new boards that are really fast and loose.  8'6" 30" wide quad, and 9'6" 28 3/4" quad.  Think blown up shortboards.  I rode the 8'6" in 1 foot surf and was able to generate enough speed to do fin drift carves and vertical snaps.

A friend (dedicated shortboarder) came up to me and said now that is something he would like.  

 The 9'6" is a mini gun designed for 6' to 10' hollow freight trains.