I would suggest that Ed doesn't give himself enough credit. 215 pounds would be a bit much on the Blue for folks just learning to ride, as Les indicates his skill level is. I would concur that the Blue is a good all around family and starter board. It can fit in "some" wakeboard racks, but it's a tight squeeze. It's ride is pretty stable, can be made more so by swapping the 3.25" SB2's for 3.5" SB fins...Future Fins are my fav...Jeff Page is happy to ship a users preference. The recessed traction is a nice feature, not as easy to tear off as with boards that have the traction attached to the surface. The price of the board is in the ball park with comparable boards.
The 80 to 180 range is suitable to the board, especially if the 80 pounder is a grom
Some smaller riders might struggle getting the board flipped - which just requires a slower start for them.
Hey Doug! Good to see you again, glad that you are stepping up your ride. Take care and keep in touch.