I did a search on this but didnt get all the info and input I wanted. <BR> <BR>Like I said in my previous post; I am very limited to demoing the 05 boards. In fact my shops dont even have all of them in yet. But was wanting some input on the hyperlite state: Good pop? Soft landings? I am an intermediate rider.. <BR>Thanks

It's a pretty decent board. What do you want to know. Rides a lot like an old premier/era. Didn't have a ton of pop, but easy to make consistant. Doesn't need the center fins. Feels a little tighter than a premier/era without the fins becasue of the "mini" fins outside the molded fins. Didn't notice any real difference on my toe edge, but I don't really have any problem edging toeside anyway. <BR> <BR>I just remember thinking the "new" premier was a lot smoother when I got back on it. After riding both I wasn't ready to trade in the premier for it, but it is definitely a good board. I like the pop of the premier better. <BR> <BR>Anything else. Spins, pops, lands.... fine. You wouldn't be dissappointed. It's a great intermediate board. I'd also consider the LF Omega if you are looking for a board to progress on.

i am on an 03 Belmont right now.

Here is an article about the board, hope it helps. <BR><a href="http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=8&a mp;mode=&amp;order=0&amp;thold=0" target="_blank">http://www.dallaswakeboarding.com/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=8&a mp;mode=&amp;order=0&amp;thold=0</a>

Personally..... I'd keep the Belmont, unless you really want a change. To go to the state would be an easy step from the Belmont. It's a pretty subtle three stage board.