I'm one that prefers the Offshore, for me they ride better in the water, less diving. They are easier to see (yellow vs med orange) in rough water. I have my front clips release, the board swings around and falls out of formation. Even if the fish pulls the board under, your only fighting the fish, not the board. Make your own tattle flag set up for less than $1/board. I've run them both many times side by side on the same boat. Like Ford/Chevy, I just prefer the Offshore.