Thanks Gunnar that is a fabulous review, really really helpful, a buddy is looking at the fanatic and I will tell him to consider this ...much obliged, board looks great by the way, nicely done.
I think volume distribution to support front foot is a massive design benefit, and imagine we will see more of that in other models, makes total sense now that I think of it, and I would love to have more of it in my existing stick. Most problems around getting up are nose down problems. If you have the nose more up then maybe take off is easier.
If I get hold of Groove I will post pricing and shipping availability and share what I learn.