Board for a big guy and small/medium size wake?

Hey everyone. Ive been wakesurfing just for grins when the water is blown out and I cant wakeboard. However, my dad is interested in getting into surfing. We have a 05 malibu v-ride (old VLX hull), and i would say the surf wake is decient. My question is what board would be best considering i dont have a great surf wake and my dad is a pretty big guy? We arent looking to do tricks just go out and ride the wave. I dont really have a preference to which company, any opinions would be awesome.

Liquid Force Venture 5'6'' is a great board for bigger guys and small to medium wakes

i just sold my bu, all the vlx's and vrides up to 03 for the vlx and 06 for the vride have the same sv23 wake hull. there are a few that have the double diamond, but last summer i was around 250, i am 6'4, i put 750 in left rear 750 on the left seat about 400 in the bow and 5 to 6 peeps, no peeps then put another on 750 on the floor, i also used the center mls. the wave is good, but really soft, so you have to just really stay in the sweet spot. i have an oogle, an 5 ft ronix and a is swallow, the swallow rocks, i use the big boys on the outside and the 9cm in the inside. although now i have a enzo 23 and the surf wave is in a total different level. hope this helps

At 220 pound I had no problem riding the Land Lock behind my 21.5 foot Centurion Lightning. The land lock as I recall is a little bigger than the LF Broadcast which is the board that I start most first timers on.

Now behind an Enzo the Broadcast and Land Lock are easy and fun. Other boards like the IS Yellow, SMED, Shred Sticks, and a couple of WP-like home made boards are much more fun.

I also have no problems with riding the landlock at 240lbs on a large (not massive though) 22V Tige wake. Like mitch said though, you will want a new board after a month.

I rode the Hyperlite Landlock 5'11" behind my Avy when I weighed 302 pounds without any problem. But the IS red woody that I have now is WAY faster and more fun to ride!!