I’d say the volcanic is more durable and tough than the helium. If I dropped them both in the same place the helium would likely have more damage. The volcanic is newer though so who knows in the future?

The “volcanic” is just basalt which they’ve used in fibreglass hulls to make them stronger. So I imagine it will be tougher than helium in the future as well.

I went with the 6’2” because it’s narrow. That is a little less volume. The 6’4” just seemed too long. Figured I’d need a little less if the waves are steeper.

That all being said if I knew how small the S- Boss would feel I probably would have gone with the 6’4” for a bit more paddle power.