You definitely don't need to be an advanced rider to ride this board, it's actually more forgiving that my first generation Burton LTR I learned on. Great pop and fast board that is very playful. I haven't ridden many boards so i don't have much to compare to but it's definitely the most fun I've had on a board. I'm 5'11" 190lbs on a 156 and it's feels great for all mountain on the ice coast. For the sections of powder I've hit I'd definitely want a longer board as it's a little more difficult to keep it afloat with my size.
The main con I see people say is the durability which I can attest to isn't the best. My board scratches pretty easy but it's not like it's anything that is going to deteriorate riding so far and is not able to be quickly repaired. Although I tend to avoid hitting rocks and trees so I have no idea how it would fair against that.

Bought one of these in March 2023. By December 2024, it had a six-inch crack running across it, and had to be retired. Worthless junk that does not last. I've had cheaper boards that had four times the lifespan.

Paired these with last years union contact pro bindings. I came from a hybrid Rome board. I'm hitting bigger jumps and needed something more stable to land on than a rocker dominant. This is THE board for that while still retaining all mountain capability. Learning back threes on this the first day using it. High speeds are stable and grippy while still being forgiving. Worth the 400 dollars. I'm just careful by not hitting trees or rocks.

This board is very versatile, I honestly recommend it for anyone trying to progress their riding. It's fast, stable and easy to maneuver. At the beginning it's difficult to adjust but it soon becomes an extension of your body. The only thing is that the top sheet is not the best quality. It chips easily and makes the board seems really deteriorated. This is something CAPITA has to address.