Hey Jason, <BR> <BR>Typically all boats will favor one side or the other. On some that favor is significant. MOST boats will favor the port side, but I would recommend you play with both sides. ALSO, something I think that is more important is which side you ride front side on. If your stance is Goofy then you'll want to weight the "dark side" <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":-)" BORDER=0> otherwise you'll weight the regular side. <BR> <BR>I don't believe that there is an unsafe side. <BR> <BR>There are a number of good boards that will fit you. Trick Boardz, Shred Stixx, XBC, Inland Surfer all have boards for bigger guys. All of those manufacturers are pretty helpful in sizing a board for folks. Personally, I like to chat with the manufacturers and get their input. I'd recommend checking each of the offerings from those folks. <BR> <BR>Inland has the Red Tide <BR>Shred Stixx has the BlowFish <BR>Trick Board has the Mojo (in various sizes) <BR>and XBC has their Longboard in a chubby <BR> <BR>I think those would be a great place to start. <BR> <BR>I think that a wakesurf specific rope is wise. I know most folks don't use one, but to me the safety issue makes this a no-brainer. We personally prefer the T-handle that John Boy Holmes recommended. I got mine from Shoreline Lakeboards but they no longer carry it. I saw that Liquid Force makes a similar T-handle rope. <BR> <BR>Good luck and keep us all posted on your progress.
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