need your opinion between a used shredstixx headband and a phase 5 aku

[killerbren]

Hi guys, I need your opinion between 2 boards. Looking for a surf style, looking at used boards. I have a few options but have basically narrowed it down to a 2015 phase 5 aku, or a shredstixx headband. Weight is about 180 or so.

My first hunch is that the headband is the better board geared to intermediate/advanced riders, would I be correct in that assumption. Im thinking the aku is more balanced from beginner well into intermediate? The new phase 5 boards are ridiculously expensive new, so im thinking they have to be a pretty decent board as well though.

Not sure which one is going to be better. Anyone have any opinions?

[Jetdriver]

I dig the phase 5 boards although I havent ridden the Aku. I recently bought an Ahi which is really similar looking to the Aku. I dig the way it carves effortlessly. I also have a Danielo diamond which is a skim board. Love both of them. Phase 5 boards are nice and built well IMO.