Hi folks - I’m a beginner, about 200 lbs and have surfed a few times behind other’s boats. This year we bought our own boat - 2019 Makai, just brought it home, haven’t even hit the water. I’ll save that for another story.

Anyhow, I’m not looking for a trick board, rather just a board to ride, cruise and maybe even have a beverage while doing so. I’ve been looking and reading and I am lost. I do not plan on adding ballast, at least right now.

Any recommendations for a board? I may be considered boring but most likely 99% of my time will be captain duties pulling the kiddos and occasionally my wife so I’m not looking to do tricks, spins, etc, just ride. My dealer sells O’Brien and he recommended the Royale but I thought I would ask here before I do it.

Thanks in advance