Is Hyperlite going down the tubes ?

mauilisa · Newbie Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 6 City: Austin

Or is the guy at the boat shop really trying to sell me a CWB board.. He said the other day that Hyperlite is going broke... That CWB makes the best boards. Is this true ? Are CWB boards pretty good ? Even though they sell them at Sports Authority!

jpminter · Posted: Jun 19, 2006 11:28 am Post subject:

They sell hyperlite at Dick's Sporting Goods.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

mauilisa, Connelly is one of the most respected names in the waterski industry.

They sell HL at Sports Authority as well.

As for the HL going broke argument, no, they are not going out of business. They are in the midst of major changes, but they are not going out of business.

CWB makes top notch equipment. That said, none of the top 3 make any higher quality boards than another. They are all built well.

You should buy only what fits you best. If CWB does, then you should go with it.

jpk · Outlaw Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 215 City: Redmond

How does Hyperlite or CWB being broke in the future affect the performance of the boards already in the store? Or for that matter, do all the good Hyperlite boards that folks bought last year suddenly suck? Rolling Eyes

I think the sales guy was just trying to push a certain product.

freerider4 · Posted: Jun 19, 2006 1:08 pm Post subject:

jpk well one big thing is warranty issues.

JeffR · Addict Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 608 City: Victoria, BC

freerider4, what warrenties, I have never got a wakeboard that came with a warranty.

mauilisa, if its a true wakeboard store they will let you ride your board before you buy it, siince you dont want to drop some serious cash and then find out you hate your board.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

wake_board_skate_surf, almost every new wakeboard comes with a warranty.

Aden_g · Newbie Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 8 City: Saskatoon

Not so much are they going down the tube, but all of the other board manufacturers are catching up and passing.

O'Brien and CWB especially.

pilot_ryder · Posted: Jun 19, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject:

so would make liquid at the top?
Laughing

hco · Posted: Jun 19, 2006 4:47 pm Post subject:

Pilot- maybe if they got their products out on time without quality issues (sorry if you were sarcastic, I am bad at e-sarcasm).

boarditup · Addict Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 731 City: Allendale, MI

Liquid Force, CWB, Hyperlite, HO, O'Brien, and Connelly are all owned by the same person. They are run as seperate companies and "compete" against each other. Hyperlite will continue to be a well-run company with good products. You will see some market repositioning of the companies over the next few years. All make good gear and have good warranty support. As a JStar dealer, I would like you to buy gear from me, but I cannot say anything bad about my competition. Buy what works for you and support your local board shop.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

CWB/Connelly is not majority owned by uncle Bob, although he does have a significant stake.

The rest I whole-heartedly agree with.

elmerfudd · Outlaw Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 223 City: Ft. Lauderdale

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlite_wakeboards
Hyperlite and HO is owned by O'Brian? Thats kinda weird.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

elmerfudd, Hyperlite/HO is no longer owned by O'Brien, they are owned by Motion Water Sports which is controlled by Robert "Bob" Archer.

elmerfudd · Outlaw Joined: 06 Apr 2006 Posts: 223 City: Ft. Lauderdale

Ah I see