My new paddle board is definitely demanding: sleek and tippy.
(Still, the test isn't genuine without the threat of failure.)
But my legs and knees, while sore and stiff in the morning, seem to benefit from the exercise, and my spirit certainly has been glad to find salt water in this new way. I wonder, yes, if I should have chosen a cruiser, but all the books and the guides say buy the board that challenges you.
Mere salesmanship?
I will tell you after some serious workouts.
P.S. I do like how fast this board can be, even when I am merely in kayak-mode.