Hyperlite Imperial Wakeboard 2007- The Hyperlite Imperial Wakeboard is geared for a responsive ride with a ton of pop. The Imperial series is the widest board in the line. With a 17.6" waist it was shaped to create maximum pop with minimum swing weight. This added surface area also creates stability. To ensure a quick, responsive ride Butch shaped a tapered sidewall that starts tall at the center of the board then tapers to a sharper step-down rail tip and tail. This blend of soft to sharp sidewall creates lift and pop towards the center of the board and a fast edge toward the ends. Aiding the Imperial in this responsive feel are its cupped molded in fins. The first board with molded fins built with a true 0.5" radius. Finishing up the Hyperlite Imperial’s technical package is the center beam construction, built to break heavy landings off big airs generated by its explosive pop.