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Hyperlite Eden vs Maiden Women’s Wakeboard Review

Hyperlite Eden Vs Maiden Women’s Wakeboard Review

It is always important to pay close attention to detail. Taking new chances in creation is always required to progress in every sport. In wakeboarding, Aaron Stumpf gave shape and built two models with “little” details at first sight. However, Eden and Maiden are quite different. The last one has the participation of an excellent athlete: Raimi Merritt, helping Aaron to the uncommon tip and other features of Maiden. Let’s analyze the physics & modeling accuracy of both artworks.

Hyperlite 2021 Maiden Women’s Wakeboard

An adequate and effective riding style integrated into the wakeboard’s build is hard to achieve. Too much “pop” decreases control and smoothness in transitions. Stumpf and Merritt were aware of this, and after many hours of experimentation, they proposed an innovative channel and tip design, totally integrated with the board structure.

Hyperlite 2021 Maiden Women's Wakeboard

Available on minimum swing weight configuration (divided tip, according to channels amount)

Abrupt continuous rocker

Monocoque construction (bottom glass and top glass merged in one)

M6 inserts

For intermediate-advanced skill range

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  • Wakeboard size (cm) 134 | rocker size (in) 2.56 | waist width (in) 16.87 | tip width (in) 10.9 | stance range (in) 21-25 | rider weight (lbs) 140+
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 138 | rocker size (in) 2.6 | waist width (in) 17.0 | tip width (in) 10.9 | stance range (in) 22-26 | rider weight (lbs) upto 175

Key Features

  • Build Quality
The Maiden board required a specific base structure capable of combining the ideas of Raimi Merritt regarding board hold and the correct wake approach. The product achieves the correct base structure with Bio-3 fiberglass core, monocoque construction, and satin flex.
  • Design
Here’s the one-of-a-kind aspect of Maiden. The new tapered channels are aligned with the double fin configuration (8″ Poly A-Wing (4)); also giving a divided shape to the tip and making it narrower than the tail, increasing the board’s edge control. The black and triangle-shaped design, along with the intense warm colors and big white letters, offer the leading-edge character of Merritt to an excellent wakeboard.
  • Bindings
Regarding bindings, Maiden has stance range values that have to be considered. However, “Jinx,” “Session,” and “Team X” bindings will bring precision and a lot of fun with this wakeboard.

Pros

  • Abrupt continuous rocker.
  • Molded-landing feature.
  • Bio-3 core.
  • Raimi Merritt’s model.
  • Satin flex.
  • Tapered Fin and Channel Alignment.
  • Layered glass.
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Hyperlite 2021 Eden 2.0 Women’s Wakeboard

The asymmetrical structures are long shots to propose new ways of wakeboarding. This previous Eden board design is quite different. With all the prior learning of asymmetrical wakeboards, a smaller toe side edge and delicate risers manage pressure and release effectively, making wake jumps easier. The heel-side edge completes the board design, improving the female wakeboarder’s position, giving her stability. It has the fiberglass and foam core base for the table structure that is different from “Maiden.”

Hyperlite 2021 Eden Women's Wakeboard

Available on asymmetrical shape (smaller and aggressive toe-side edge and regular heel side)

Abrupt continuous rocker

Fiberglass and foam core

For beginner-intermediate skill range

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  • Wakeboard size (cm) 125 | rocker size (in) 2.4 | waist width (in) 16.2 | tip width (in) 9.9 | stance range (in) 20-24 | rider weight (lbs) upto 130
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 130 | rocker size (in) 2.5 | waist width (in) 16.4 | tip width (in) 10.1 | stance range (in) 21-25 | rider weight (lbs) upto 155
  • Wakeboard size (cm) 135 | rocker size (in) 2.6 | waist width (in) 16.8 | tip width (in) 10.3 | stance range (in) 22-26 | rider weight (lbs) 145​+

Key Features

  • Build Quality
The Eden 2.0 wakeboard has a monocoque construction that integrates the top and the bottom glass into one. It generates a more durable board on side impacts to prevent delamination.
  • Design
This wakeboard has an asymmetrical design. It has a shorter toe-side edge and thin molded-in fins, making this board a superb choice.
  • Bindings
Eden wakeboard has M6 inserts that deliver a more secure fit of the bolts to the inserts. It has the property of improving bolt retention to bend hardware lockdown.

Pros

  • Available in asymmetrical shape (smaller and aggressive toe-side edge and regular heel side).
  • Abrupt continuous rocker.
  • Satin flex.
  • Fiberglass and foam core.
  • Eden 2.0 thinner shaped-in fin.
  • M6 Inserts.

Final thoughts / Conclusion

According to female riders, both Maiden and Eden became artworks in the pursuit of a high-end integration of build and shape. Maiden is the Stumpf and Merritt effort to combine structure and design to produce avant-garde shapes (like the divided tip by the tapered channels) and improve every intermediate-advanced riding style. Eden is a recent exploration of asymmetrical shapes adapted to women. Specific physics are required, and this wakeboard is a great choice for women wakeboarders who want to improve their beginner skills. On the other hand, Hyperlite Maiden is better in terms of allowing a wider range of riding styles.