Originally posted by Ellingferd
I would paddle both. The 9.0 is actually a pretty big boat and would be difficult to keep a stable squirt. You could squirt it, but it wouldn't be as graceful unless you are pushing 220#. I paddled the Green in north carolina with a dude who was in an 8.5, and it was real high. He had no issues, so I think you can also get rid of all your other boats as well.
In all seriousness, I think its a pretty sick boat for having fun and refining technique.
I'm trying to recapture the feeling of my old redline. The 8.5 appears to be almost identical proportions. That's the one I believe I'm after.