3DS or Drive

I am looking to get a new board. Now I am on an 05 LF Balance 143. I like it but I am looking for something with more pop and an easier release off the wake. I have looked at all of the boards out and it looks like I am between the Hyperlite 3DS and Drive. What do some of you recommend between these 2. I am 6'2" and 210lbs. I like these because they are a little bigger and wider on the nose and tail. I have never ridden a board with a 3-stage rocker and the board I have now is a hybrid continuous. How do the 3-stage's do in rougher water? Most of the riding we do is in a bay or a river off the bay and it is pretty calm most of the time but usually not as calm as a lake. There are no lakes around me. How does the 3-stage feel. Where I live the closest board shop is 3 hours away so all of my buying is done online. I was also considering the LF Axis and Watson but am leaning towards the Hyperlite. Just looking for some advice. Thanks