Hyperlite/Byerly

wakethecape · Ollie Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 61 City: Philadelphia

Does anyone ride Byerly or Hyperlite skates? To my understanding they're essentially the same company at this point. I understand Byerly's personal contributions to wakeskating are huge, but it seems like as a brand they've become somewhat irrelevant. My oppinions are just based off content coming through here and other wakeskate outlets online so correct me if I'm wrong.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

I just think they're a little behind the game. To follow scott buchard on instagram is pretty interesting...he takes a lot of pride in his work and i think he's trying to build some great boards. This coming season byerly boards and grubb are riding butch designed skates. They wouldn't necessarily be my first choice but i respect what he's doing. And it's cool to see grubb and byerly on wood decks. It just reminds me of the good ol' days.

I think there's no question that, as far as the core market is concerned, people respond more strongly to the actions and image of the smaller wakeskate specific brands. I think their focus and commitment have created meaningful results to the wakeskate population. I guess it's about producing and pushing, and not just existing.

Or so i feel.

WERDna · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 541

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

Im going to get a burt!

They look like fun decks, way more so than the old composite byerly.

Jake S · Backside 180 Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 683 City: SLC

I've been riding a couple Heritage decks that the rep gave me (maybe he was tricked into thinking I'm decent at riding?) It's a fun shape, the kick tails are a little flat and the concave doesn't go far enough into the board for me. The new shapes look a lot better. Hopefully they hold up better as well.