McTavish Fireball size

[40tude]

Let me start by saying I am a beginner and am 6'2" and 200 lbs. I have found a great deal on a McTavish 9' Fireball in town, but am wondering if it is just too small for me, or if it would hold me back. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[dtc]

If its the GSI slx version (rather than the hand made one from the McT factory), I know its marketed as suitable intermediates/advanced up to 80kg, but its 9'1x22 7/8 x 2 7/8 and said to be 68.8 ltr in volume, so its pretty much a normal size for a longboard and doesnt seem to have excessive rocker or thinned rails or anything. I mean, GSI market their 9ft Walden board - at 70ltr volume - as suitable for 85kg/187lb+. So I'm not really sure why the Fireball is for under 80kg and the almost identically sized Walden is for over 85kg.

Anyway, it should be suitable for a 200lb learner. It may not be 'the best' but its definitely a much better choice than most boards. If its a good deal then go for it.

[40tude]

thanks, I picked her up for $325