boards for big riders?

[mfremont]

I'm interested in finding out what boards some of the big guys out there have found to be good choices.

I'm about 240lbs, and I have a light wind board, so I'm looking for an all-around, durable twin tip. I'm learning to jump, and I've already broken one board (my Door -- replaced thanks to the dealer and US distributor).

My best guess is that something in the 140-150cm range would work well, but it seems that many boards in this size are advertised as "light wind" boards so I have to wonder about durability.

Are there any good production boards that fit the bill, or am I better off going the custom route?

[fearlu]

Dude, I have ABUSED my North Dragon (Large) for two seasons. I weigh about the same as you do. I've jumped it aggressively a thousand times. Smacked the pitching faces at Waddell when my timing was off and have come home with knees too sore to mention. That thing is VERY tough. Snowboard construction seems to hold up well. Custom is likely to be more fragile if it's lightweight.

Don't let the light wind label confuse the choices though, and be careful about "zero" rocker. You need wide, but not necessarily flat. You will be riding this size board in much rougher water than the designer intended-- thus the broken Spleene. The only board I have broken (clean in two) is a SS Misfit (from generation #1) with the Formica bottom.

(I have seen several customs snapped/buckled by riders smaller than we are however, so standard custom construction is not necessarily better.) Consider the warranty periods too, they will vary by manufacturer.