New board

[dhyams]

Ah, $500 Let me spend your money for ya

Maybe a 139 cm Watson Classic for $210 (I would be tempted to get a 143, even though that's a little on the larger side; 5'11" is decently tall and I think he might be more comfortable on a bigger board....my general rule is when in doubt, go bigger):

http://www.evo.com/outlet/wakeboards...board-2012.jpg

Plus some LF Vantage Bindings for another $210:

http://www.evo.com/outlet/wakeboard-...e-ot-2012.aspx

minus the 20% labor day sale discount at evo puts you at $328 for a really nice setup.