OK I see what you're saying. But dang... that opens up all sorts of new options! There's so many to choose from and every time I get it narrowed down I see something else I like. If I stay with a non-flex board, I would hate to buy something that ends up being too much like what I already have. What I really want is something lighter and looser riding... the main thing that had me leaning towards a flex was that everyone said they are playful and great for messing around with, which sounded like fun to me.

When it comes right down to it, Im really hoping to progress a lot this summer, and I just whatever board will help me do that. And in the endless sea of boards out there I really have no idea what that's going to be. Thanks for the input guys!