Scott “Butch” Bouchard’s first creation in the Hyperlite line is geared for a responsive ride with a ton of pop. The Imperial series is the widest board in the line. With an 18” 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 120 radius. Finishing up the Imperials’ technical package is the center beam construction, built to break heavy landings off big airs generated by its explosive pop. Features: • Shaped by Scott Bouchard • 2.8” 3 Stage Rocker • Wide 18” Center Width • Tapered Side Wall Construction • Step Down Rails • Cupped Molded In Fins • Center Beam Construction • Fins: two - .85” Imperial Shaped by Butch: Designed by the pioneer of the 3 stage rocker... Scott Bouchard. Monocoque Construction: Integrating the top glass and the bottom glass into one. Generating a more durable board on side impacts and prevents the ol’ side delamination. Metal Flake Top: Boats shouldn’t be the only ones cruising around with the bling on your lake. Layered Glass: A non-woven glass available in 4 sizes depending on the size of the board. Over time, woven glass fibers will separate. Every Hyperlite deck will have the same snap on a double after 5 seasons as it will on the first one. Limited Lifetime Warranty: There is no need for buyers remorse. We back our boards up. Board Size Weight 130 up to 160 lbs. 135 140 lbs. and up 140 165 lbs. and up