Hyperlite TFD and Byerly 2002

radjosh2 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 163 City: Irving

I have been riding my buddies Hyperlite Byerly 2002 136 board the past year. I just bought the Hyperlite TFD 2004 136 for myself. It is my first board. I have not had a chance to ride it yet. I was wondering how it compares. I can take the TFD back cause it is still in the wrapping. Would you keep the TFD or go with something else. I like the Byerly and want a similar or better ride. I am new to the wakeboard family. I can get up and stay up. Jumping is the next thing to learn. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

tpitty · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Aug 2004 Posts: 260 City: Dallas

That TFD board looks pretty cool, isn't that the one with the asian writing on it? When you get a chance to ride it let me know how it goes. If you are ever looking for a pull in the area we are fairly close. Good luck with your board.

aceyx · Addict Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 770 City: dirty

the tfd is going to be a lot quicker on turns than the byerly. it's a great board, just make sure you're edging and not using the fins to track.

Pope · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 526

From someone that has ridden both boards.... you are better off with the TFD... esp. if you are just learning to jump

SMCboarder · Outlaw Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 111 City: Copperopolis

Hey, I have a 2004 TFD and I love it. I'm an intermediate boarder and it works great. Its my second board and I think its perfect for learning to jump and edge. It is a pretty quick board but its not out of control and the landings are super soft.

radjosh2 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 163 City: Irving

Awesome, Thanks for all the help so far. I am going to try and take the TFD out this weekend.

Hey Tpitty, what lake do you go to the most?

tpitty · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Aug 2004 Posts: 260 City: Dallas

Mostly like Ray Hubbard or Lavon.....but I will venture our most anywhere...Lewisville, Grapevine, etc.... especially if you can handle the chilly weather Wink

Let me know and we can hook up and try out your tfd.

tpitty · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Aug 2004 Posts: 260 City: Dallas

Not sure how this posted twice..... Confused

I must have double clicked the wrong button...my bad.

radjosh2 · Outlaw Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Posts: 163 City: Irving

My buddy keeps his boat at lake grapevine. lets hook up sometime

intotheflats · Posted: Nov 19, 2004 8:55 am Post subject:

Both boards ride totally different. The byerly has an abrupt 3 stage and the tfd has a continuous rocker. How you ride should determine what board you get. If you cut hard at the wake the tfd would be a better choice. If you take a mellow cut but still want big pop, get the byerly. The byerly does have huge pop but rides slow.