surfski
I think i read on the surfski site that a shark bit into a ski with the foam insides. The foam actually helped them stay afloat to get back to safety. but I’m not sure on that. I went for the mako also, but I have small shoe size waves to consider, not house size like you. If Deanne thinks the vacuum bag is stronger, I would trust her opinion, but I just don’t know enough about it myself.
have fun paddling, I like the shark decal that comes with it for free!