For what it's worth this is what I have found from riding surfboards over the last 2 years.
Don't spend a lot of money on it as no matter what you get. If you ride it long enough at your weight (and mine) you are going to mash in the top of it with your heels.
You can prolong this effect my making sure it is epoxy construcion. A standared glass board will not make it very long.
Don't get something too thick or with soft rails. Having three of them to play with Webber Fat burner 6'-3" strapless, Prisoners of wind 5'6" Race Quad Strapped, and Placebo Surfskate 5'-0" strapless. I find the Placebo is the most fun and safest (non pointed front end).
You can find a real nice knock off of this board in state (Jupiter), for about half the price of the real deal.
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