I’m new here everyone, just ordered my first wake boat - 2020 Max and am stoked to get the family out and do more than just tube. Very experienced boater and we are keeping our Sea Ray cruiser. We have 4 kids and am planning on the Phase 5 scamp for them but am at a total loss for a first board for me which will turn into a boat board when I decide to upgrade. Dealer sells O’Brien and is pointing me towards the Royale for a first board but I cannot find any forums with anyone even mentioning that as a board let alone if it’s good or bad.

Any thoughts? I’m 5’9 and right at 200lbs. I grew up skiing and have some wakeboard experience but only surfed 2 or 3 times. No idea what board I was on but was able to go ropeless at least for a little while. I ride goofy side.

I optioned the max with 4,000 lbs ballast and have zero off gps as well. I’m not looking at tricks, just want to chill and surf.

Any help is appreciated.