Hyperlite DNA or Biolite?

laker_for_life · Posted: Feb 16, 2003 8:32 pm Post subject: Hyperlite DNA or Biolite?

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the two? I know the DNA must be better somehow because it is more expensive but if I were to buy a new board, would I be able to tell the difference between the two, and what would it be?
I am also 6 feet tall and am riding a 134 board. Should I get a longer one? I feel comfortable on this one but I have never tried anything bigger.

Thanks, Jeff

EmoKid · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 145 City: Arlington, WA

I don't know about anybody else, but i've ridden both and I really couldn't tell the difference. I have a Hyperlite Premier 140 DNA, 2002. It's a sick ride, super smooth.

BIGMAC · Posted: Feb 16, 2003 9:21 pm Post subject:

I ride a 2002 142 Byerly DNA and the pop is incredible as well as a little lighter. I haven't ridden the 2002 Bio Byerly but I use to ride a 2001 Byerly and the difference in pop was night and day!!!
As far as getting a longer board I think it's up to you as well as your height and weight but if I were you I would get the 142 without a doubt or at least the 137.

chubby · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 487 City: NC

i cant tell the diff. and neither can my friend how owns the premier DNA 140

laker_for_life · Posted: Feb 17, 2003 4:10 pm Post subject:

Well thanks for the advice, I think the DNA would probably be worth the little extra money anyways.

Magellan · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 255 City: AZ

Don't ding, or chip the board. Be very careful.

Adam Greer · Posted: Feb 17, 2003 5:21 pm Post subject:

i just rode my premier135 dna for the first time on sat. It is hard to explain but when ridding up the wake and poping off the top it felt almost like i could sorta feel the wake more or something. The pop just felt different, a good kind of different. The landings also felt softer.

slaydit · Posted: Feb 17, 2003 8:41 pm Post subject:

DNA's I heard are Stronger and Lighter by like .9 of a pound.

-jey

laser145 · Posted: Feb 17, 2003 8:45 pm Post subject:

I've got HL Bio core Byerly, and a LF ultracore(Balsa Core). I can tell a difference in the weight of the boards easily. I feel like the Balsa board pops better, but it could just be me wanting to believe that. They do however feel DIFFERENT and you need to demo them to see which one you like.
-Taylor

Atomic Bomb · Newbie Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 5 City: East TN

I had a Biolite Premier 140 and tried the DNA version and loved it. I can tell a big difference. It's seems to have more pop and is a lot easier to spin in the air. Of course everyone has different opinions so the best bet is to try it out for yourself. I would recommend either version of the Premier. Oh part of my decision was I got a smokin deal on the DNA. I wouldn't pay asking price for one.

Public-Enemy · Criminal Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Posts: 74 City: South florida

dna's have sicker graphics... =P

NAW · Posted: Feb 18, 2003 12:46 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty stoked, I just got an '02 Premier 140 DNA for under $250.....now if the lake would just thaw Very Happy

Garrett R. · Posted: Feb 18, 2003 2:52 pm Post subject:

the dna r lighter but a friend of mine rides a premier 135 2002 and broke it but if it is brand new i heard that they put supports in the 2003 dna so it stronger

BIGMAC · Posted: Feb 18, 2003 3:19 pm Post subject:

Just got my 2003 Byerly 142 DNA in after I ordered it in August. They come with the jib base and rods to make them stronger.

pillage the village! · Posted: Feb 18, 2003 3:24 pm Post subject:

The DNA is better because it is lighter and is better for sliders

Wake upPp · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 338 City: NOR-CAL

softer landings with the wood for sure.