There are 3 boards in the line for 2010, and the core has changed for the Monarch. The core is now a BIO3 Core like many of the Hyperlite boards. The formula for the BIO3 core is new this year and it is lighter and stronger than previous years. The shape stayed the same for the Monarch though.
These are 3 completely different boards, I will try to explain quickly:
Assault - Blended 3 stage rocker with a Eglass rail along the heel and toe side. This creates an edge that is almost indestructible! If you see me at a boat show I will be the one with a hammer hitting the edge of this board.
Conspiracy - This board takes the Eglass rail off the edge of the Assault and moves it under the footbed. This creates the strongest board ever under foot, but will still flex on the tip and tail. This is the thinnest board Butch has ever shaped. The new BIO core and Eglass is why we can build such a thin board. Below is a picture from the Hyperlite Facebook page of the very first production model of the Conspiracy. It was still to hot to hot bare handed when I took the picture. This is Rathy's new board and you will see big things from Rathy on this board.
Monarch - New graphics and a new core. This board is still gonna kill it. If you loved the pop and the feel of the Monarch last year you will still love this board. Our lightest BIO core ever.
And all of these board will in the range of $380-$480. Many retailers have already started receiving these boards so go check them out if you can. Or email me if you have any questions.
Corey M @ Hyplerlite
corey@hosports.com these boards have not had their top & bottom sheet taken off yet. They colors pop alot more after they are done being QCed.