Hyperlite State Wakeboard
The industry’s smartest solution for mastering toe-side progression
Best for: Beginners and intermediate riders who struggle with the awkwardness of toe-side turns and wake jumps.
The State 2.0 is one of the most technically unique boards in our range because it recognizes a simple truth: wakeboarding isn't symmetrical. Your body is naturally stronger on its heel-side and weaker on its toe-side. By using an asymmetrical shape, Hyperlite has effectively leveled the playing field, making the hardest part of the sport (toe-side edging) significantly easier to master.
- Asymmetrical Edge Design: The board features a shorter but more effective edge on your toe-side. This reduced rail length makes it much easier to initiate and hold a toe-side cut, meaning you don't have to fight the board as hard to generate speed toward the wake.
- Heel-Side Stability: The heel-side edge remains traditional and longer, allowing your natural body weight to create stability and speed. This ensures that while the board helps you on your 'weak' side, it doesn't sacrifice the solid, powerful feel you want on your 'strong' side.
- Toe-Side Footbed Risers: Built into the top deck are subtle risers that give you more leverage when you lean onto your toes. It’s a mechanical advantage that helps you drive the board onto its edge with less physical effort.
- Consistent Pop: The board is shaped to provide a predictable, snappy lift off the wake. It carries speed well through the transition, so you don't lose momentum as you prepare to jump, resulting in more controlled and balanced air time.
Our Verdict: Most people give up on wakeboarding because toe-side jumps feel 'wrong' or difficult. The State 2.0 is engineered to fix that exact problem. It’s a foundation-building board that actually makes you a better rider by compensating for your body's natural biomechanics. If you’re serious about moving past the beginner stage, this is the most effective tool for the job.
ASYMMETRICAL ALL ABILITY LEVEL SHAPE
The State 2.0 enhances rider skills with its asymmetrical shape, making toe-side edging easier. A shorter toe-side edge improves control when edging into the wake or transitioning to heel-side. Each binding features a Molded-In riser for better leverage and control.
As Hyperlite’s bestselling beginner board, it offers smooth edge-to-edge transitions, molded fins, and a clean release off the wake. Riders will also enjoy a solid pop off the wake, thanks to the Abrupt Continuous Rocker.
SIZES: 130cm, 135cm, 140cm, 145cm
FINS: 1.3" Disorder (2)
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES:
- Biolite 3 core
- Abrupt Continuous Rocker
- Asymmetrical Design
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When it comes to a choosing a wakeboard, size is crucial. A board that's too small will feel like it's sinking, making you work harder and meaning the boat needs to go faster. A board that's too big can simply be too hard to control.
So how do you choose the right size wakeboard? Read on to find out exactly that, plus some more helpful information to help you better understand wakeboard sizing.
What size wakeboard should I ride?
As a starting point, we recommend using the wakeboard size chart below.
| Rider weight (kg) | 20-35kg | 30-45kg | 40-65kg | 60-80kg | 75-95kg | 90-115kg | 115kg+ |
| Board size (boat) | 115-125cm | 125-130cm | 128-135cm | 133-139cm | 137-142cm | 140-145cm | 144cm+ |
| Board size (cable) | 125-130cm | 130-136cm | 133-139cm | 137-144cm | 142-148cm | 146-152cm | 150cm+ |
Stick to the chart and your shouldn't have any issues at all, but there are some other considerations:
How are wakeboards measured?
Wakeboards are measured in length with the size (e.g. 135) representing the length in centimetres from tip to tail. Each board designed by a manufacturer will come in a range of different sizes, each size often separated by 4-5cm.
When comparing two different model wakeboards, don't get too caught up in a difference of 1-2cm. It's usually those 4-5cm gaps where a more significant difference can be felt on the water.
Don't be afraid to size up
We've kept this chart fairly traditional, but our experience is that going up a size can be beneficial. A bigger board will offer more surface area which helps riders of all levels.
For beginner-intermediate riders, you'll find more surface area provides better stability while more advanced riders find a larger board can provide more pop and enables you to slow the boat down, boosting the wake a little.
It might not be for everyone, but it's something we recommend to just about every customer that we speak to.
Choosing the right size wakeboard for kids
Kids are tricky. Much like buying life jackets, it's uncanny how often you buy something that they outgrow in about 4.3 days.
To that end, we urge you to follow our previous point and size up. You could make an argument to jump two sizes purely from the point of longevity and getting more seasons from your gear.
That approach can trade off some performance in the short term so if you're more focused on progression then stick to a more traditional size, but if you'd rather not buy a new board every season have a look at going up a size or two.
Why are cable boards longer than boat boards?
If you're on the hunt for a cable board, you'll notice the chart above recommends larger boards for cable compared to boat. The primary reason here is speed. Behind a boat, most adults will ride around 22mph, whereas most cables are 3-4mph slower than that.
As you slow down, you need more surface area under your feet to support your weight on top of the water.
Larger boards on cable also provide a little more stability on obstacles and can help keep momentum with heavy landings off kickers and from air tricks.
What next?
When it comes to choosing the right wakeboard for you, size is important but it's not everything. You should also give some consideration to construction, rocker, and riding style.
If you think you've got all the information you need, you can browse our range of wakeboards here. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to our team of experts and we'll help choose the perfect ride!