i really liked an 8.6" Anti hero i had, rode that to the ground, just got better with age. Also loved my 9" krooked team board.
I stepped up to 169s because only dudes with daddy issues ride under 9". I'd like to see like a 9.25" popsicle.
9.5" popsicle. but keep the body of the board similar to the 8.6, mellow flat, the future of skating is NO grinds, No flips.