No......far from it actually. SXR based but this will be the best all around hull out there. He pretty much trimmed the fat off a ENVY, gave it pole adjustably, lower profile and some other nice touches I won't get into.
This hull will do everything. Recessed handlepole and wide hood for hood tricks, low profile for excellent rotation, pole bracket can be moved forward for additional leverage and control, shorter over all length removes excess and weight while also helping with backflips. SXR hood seal for added hood strength/stability, SXR pump tunnel for greater efficiency ......but you can bolt in a yamaha 144mm pump or the sxr set up.
It is right in-between a q8/lenzi hull and a Rickter as far as length. He has listened to allot of feedback from riders around the world as well as his own likes/dislikes from his years of experience. I have seen this hull and there really is not a bad angle on it. As far as looks, it is the nicest ski I have seen. I know the performance will be spot on as well b/c the bottom is already a proven design.