North Carolina can see long periods of small surf, where even long boards paddle hard for the drop. I don't want something that is a point and go, I want to walk the board and do cut backs...does the 8'8" Heritage perform? Can I use my FCS Fins?

Hi Virginia, Thanks for the questions and 100% completely understand the concern - you are on a great path looking at the 8'8 Heritage -- the bigger chest shape still makes it incredibly easy to paddle, but the pulled in tail and new FCS Fin Boxes make this beefy beauty quite the performer. !00% has the full capability to walk and cross step in style while also being able to work your way back on the board to the tail for performance focused turns. I personally use the 8'8 religiously, mostly in a single fin set up because I like the looser feel than the 2+1 setup and the board is a legit cheater board. Keeps surfing easy and fun but also has the shape to spice it up :)

I started off with their Casper, and ended up getting two of their mahi fishes. They are great quality boards, and if the heritage is anything like their other, I'm sure it will be maneuverable