Yup, South County SUPs are the best stand up paddle boards ever built. I have a 9'er and it rocks! It is super stable and just makes me look like I know what I'm doing when I'm on a wave, I can do extreme cut backs that I never thought I'd be able to pull off.
Found this video of South County boards, I think one is 8'6" and the other is the same as mine 9.0. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aAezqUi6_8&feature=related

So happy with my board. I'd recommend them to anyone at any level. Check them out at www.southcountysurf.com

W.B.