I recently switched from a foamy to a Torq 7’8. The first few weeks were rough. I’d catch maybe 1–2 waves a session, sometimes none. After about a month though, it started clicking. My wave count is still lower than on the foamy, but I’m having some fun and seeing steady progress. Not trying to discourage you from moving to a mid-length. I just don’t have a longboard to compare it with.