Does anyone know what the top of the board looks like exactly? Is it black or is it all metal flake? Also, Im a 235 pound rider and I have a skill level of an intermediate, which board would be better for me on size, a 140 or a 144? <BR> <BR> And does anyone know why the bylery bindings dont come in XL anymore? <BR> <BR> Thanks: Gene.

Have you been to <a href="http://www.hyplerite.com" target="_blank">www.hyplerite.com</a>? Or are you asking for a in person perspective?

I had the 05 parks dna 144 and didnt like it. Bought 05 Absolute Plat 141 and love it. <BR> <BR>Im 6'4" and 230 ... but I like riding a smaller board. <BR> <BR>I have a Byerly 142 as well and enjoy riding that as well.

Im asking in a person perspective, I saw the boards on the site, but I didnt know if anyone has seen one at the surf expo. <BR> <BR> I had a absolute 141 myself, but I loved the aggresiveness of the parks and the abrupt three stage rocker. <BR> <BR> Thanks: Gene.