Best for: Riders who want a fast, high-performance board that feels incredibly light and easy to manoeuvre through spins and flips.
The Cryptic offers a unique combination of speed and agility without the 'heavy' feeling of traditional high-performance boards. It’s designed for the rider who wants to move quickly across the water and feel total freedom once they leave the wake.
By thinning out the profile at the tip and tail, Hyperlite has created a board that rotates with very little effort, making it a favourite for those looking to add more style and technicality to their tricks.
- Reduced Swing Weight: The profile is tapered to be as thin as possible at the ends. This removes the 'pendulum' effect when you're in the air, making the board much easier to spin, flip, and control during mid-air manoeuvres.
- Variable Edge Profile: The board features a more forgiving edge between your feet to prevent catching, which then sharpens toward the tip and tail. This gives you a secure, aggressive grip when you're cutting hard but remains loose and 'surf-like' when you're riding flat.
- High-Efficiency Speed: Built to glide with minimal resistance, the Cryptic maintains its momentum throughout your cut. This means you don't have to work as hard to generate the speed needed to clear the wake, allowing for longer, less fatiguing sessions.
Our Verdict: This is a technical rider's dream that doesn't sacrifice ease of use. If you want a setup that feels 'weightless' underfoot and rewards a fast, fluid riding style, the Cryptic is the board that will take your progression to the next level.
