Well you are almost the exact same size as me except I am 6'6 250lbs and size 13 feet. I would strongly advise you agains't getting getting a 147 board these things are like bricks on the water. My last board was a 147 and I never liked it. My new board is a 143 O'brien Option and I love it, it handles so much better than my last board, it is lighter spins easiers cuts faster. I got a good deal on a 2001 blem board
http://www.seedickride.com/products.asp?cat=clear It seems as though they don't have the option in their clearance anymore, you should call them and see if they can get anymore, I paid 185 for mine. They have a 141 harris board there for 200 I think it is supposed to be a good board also, but _base_d upon owning the option I would highly recommend seeking one of those out.
http://www.wileyski.com/_script_s/srchlist.cgi?setup_file=viewitem.stp&... mobe As for binding they seem to be pretty good for $160 but if you can find a pair of liquid force ultra suctions for cheap you should get them instead. Or maybe you should just get them anyway

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