for what? learning to ride or throwin down? hitting sliders? all boards have different characteristics and "best" can only be decided by you. And then that board is best for you, not anybody else. and why are you stuck on HL? at least look at LF or CWB
Hhyperlite parks is the sickest board hyperlite is making hands down, but it’s very aggressive and takes a lil while to get use to. But I do agree CWB is making some nice all around boards.
i'm on the 03 premier, and thats one of the most popular shapes in wakeboard history. although i'm thinkin of moving to the new premier or 3DS, we'll see.