Speed's gotta be lighter, every timmy I've ever seen weighs about 35 pounds without a tank. The Speed is definitely more compact, I don't care if you like Timmy's or not, you can't deny that their overall length makes them less than ideal for a front player. I don't know how fast the WAS is, but the Speed's board is capped at 30, that should be plenty for anybody. I'd definitely go for the Speed as a front player. You might also consider the Angel 4 since it's half and inch shorter, 20% lighter, and faster than the Speed, and only about $300 more.