Ok, I'll throw my opinion out there. <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> It's hard to meet this criteria. If little Johnny weighs 90 pounds and Grandpa Rick is pushing 300. A single board to fit that bill is going to be hard to find. <BR> <BR>Personally, I like the larger surfstyle boards. I feel they are the most stable and easiest to learn on. I haven't ridden the new Trick Boardz Mojo, but is was designed to be a cruiser. <BR> <BR>The Inland Blue can handle folks from 140 to 270 and it will fit in a standard board rack. There are offerings from Surftech, Shred Stixx, Shoreline, Awakesurf, XBC (did I forget anyone? <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> ) in the @ 5'8" range that will allow virtually any adult and all but the smallest kids to get up and free surf. These boards require a special rack, or to be put away, however once on the boat. <BR> <BR>The Hyperlite Landlock at 5'11" isn't bad for this situation either. <BR> <BR>To be honest, at this size and rider ability, most of those boards ride the same and offer about the same level of "ease" in learning. IMO there isn't a clear hands down "best board" in this category. It will probably come down to some other factor, such as availability, price or convenience out on the boat.
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