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Hyperlite Dipstick vs Franchise Wakeboard Review

Hyperlite Dipstick Vs Franchise Wakeboard

Beginners and regular wakeboarders with some experience could have trouble choosing an adequate board. On one side, they want a wakeboard with a reinforced tip and tail for rough impacts. On the other hand, they look for continuous and smooth carving without losing speed over wakes. We have been told, “Dipstick” is the strong one and “Franchise” is the fast one. Let’s take a closer look at these wakeboards below.

Hyperlite 2021 Dipstick Wakeboard

It has been a long road or wake to achieve the correct endurance and carving. Trever Maur has gained unique knowledge in this regard and helped Aaron Stumpf in the production of this wakeboard. “Dipstick” is a masterpiece without a doubt. Regardless of the uncommon flat base profile, this product maintains carving on wakes really well. The stronger tip and tail handle massive impacts without risk of wood fatigue.

Hyperlite 2021 Dipstick Wakeboard

Available on dipstick shape (slightly concave tip and tail)

Sintered enduro-base

M6 inserts

For beginner-intermediate skill range

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  • Wakeboard size (cm) 139 | rocker size (in) 2.5 | waist width (in) 17 | tip width (in) 11.8 | stance range (in) 20 – 24 | rider weight (lbs) 140​+
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 143 | rocker size (in) 2.6 | waist width (in) 17.25 | tip width (in) 12 | stance range (in) 21 – 25 | rider weight (lbs) 155+
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 147 | rocker size (in) 2.7 | waist width (in) 175 | tip width (in) 12.2 | stance range (in) 22 – 26 | rider weight (lbs) 170​+

Key Features

  • Build Quality
Impacts, twists, and other movements generate kinetic energy, which must be handled correctly. The fully integrated wood core with the sintered enduro-base and ABS tip and tail protection, all these qualities guarantee endurance and durability.
  • Design
All the shaping qualities complete the board build almost perfectly. The continuous rocker allows the required smoothness and carving. The urethane sidewalls and the special flex value (1-soft, 5-stiff) ensure complete integration of structure and design. A narrower stance width improves stable control. Simple but stylish wood colors with low contrast and big letters define this strong board’s friendly but sporty character.
  • Bindings
The wakeboard has common stance ranges shared with other boards. “Session,” “Team X,” and other bindings are recommended for safe learning without sacrificing fun.

Pros

  • Dipstick shape (slightly concave tip and tail).
  • Continuous rocker.
  • Wood core.
  • ABS tip and tail protection.
  • Urethane sidewalls.
  • Narrower stance width.
  • Hyperlite Flex Value: 2 (1-soft, 5-stiff).

Hyperlite 2021 Franchise Wakeboard

This earlier model is quite different from “Dipstick.” The hard work of shaping by Greg Nelson gives us a fast but stable wakeboard. The Bio-3 Core, monocoque construction, and minimum swing weight profile improve energy handling. With special fins like 8″ Poly A-Wing (4), the light carving and stable movements are ensured. The stripes with high-contrast colors and company logo complete this board’s sporty and daring identity.

Hyperlite 2021 Franchise Wakeboard

Available on fuller tip shape (tip and tail shaped according with channel alignment)

Continuous rocker

Dual-landing spines

For beginner-intermediate skill level

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  • Wakeboard size (cm) 128 | rocker size (in) – | waist width (in) – | tip width (in) – | stance range (in) – | rider weight (lbs) –
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 134 | rocker size (in) 2.56 | waist width (in) 16.875 | tip width (in) 10.9 | stance range (in) 21 – 25 | rider weight (lbs) 140​+
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 138 | rocker size (in) 2.6 | waist width (in) 17.0 | tip width (in) 10.9 | stance range (in) 22 – 26 | rider weight (lbs) upto 175
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 142 | rocker size (in) 2.7 | waist width (in) 17.125 | tip width (in) 11.0 | stance range (in) 23 – 27 | rider weight (lbs) 160+

Pros

  • Minimum swing weight profile.
  • Bio-3 core.
  • Tapered fin and channels lining-up.
  • Dual-landing spines.
  • Layered glass.
  • 8″ Poly A-Wing (4) fins.
  • M6 inserts.

Final thoughts / Conclusion

The uniqueness of both models is really remarkable. Different approaches and many hours of production, design, and testing resulted in Dipstick and Franchise. The Franchise wakeboard has a very uncommon build and design synergy. Greg Nelson achieves the merge of good structure and excellent carving over wakes. Even the customized fins further the quality of this board. However, a good learning process in wakeboarding demands correct handling of kinetic energy during critical situations, and Dipstick takes the lead on this. The board’s carving while performing movements and landings is exceptionally good. At this point, a Dipstick is the best choice to make.