[a.k.a. Patrick]

Just remember, the longer the more stable........Anything under 30" is good for tricks, anything up to about 38"-40" is nice for carving, over 40" is good for cruising, but you lose maneauverability (Response time is slowed down) kind of like the difference between a ricer and a truck.............
You'll be very happy with S9 though, stand up company and products.........
Another point of interest, soft wheels (70-80a) are quieter, and provide a softer, smoother ride, they also grip better and can take roadway/sidewalk debris better. The hard wheels suck!! Crusiers come with soft wheels, but keep an eye on the short stick, and ask ?'s....