New to wakeboarding, what size board for me?

[1992sc50]

Im new to wakeboarding. I really enjoy the sport and all that comes w/it. It looks cool and the times that I got up I have a blast. But I am going to start buying my own stuff and I need to know exactly what to get. What size board should I get. Im 25 yrs old 6'2 270lbs w/athletic build. All the boards I have ridden on have been my friends boards. My friends are all smaller than me, like in the 190 lbs 5'11-6'2 range. I have a hard time getting up on their boards. So I want to know if there is a board for bigger guys or what i should be looking for in a board for me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

[8th sin]

the largest boards are about 142cm...your 190lb friends probably ride 138's or 142's. it depends on the board though...i'm 5'11" 180lbs and ride a 138, but i've ridden some 132's and 133's that ride just fine

try and find a place and demo some boards...most 142/3 boards are rated for 190lbs and up

[TomOgorman]

there are certina borads like the liquid force fish that are supposed to be ridden shorter but im about as tall and as heavy as u and i ride a 140 doulbe up ... works great for me