LF Harley or Hyperlite Murray

(wh157) · (wh157) **Join Date: Feb 2011** 02-05-2011, 10:58 PM

Looking at getting a new board for the season. I have sort of narrowed down my choice between the Liquid Force Harley or the Hyperlite Murray (Bio core). Just wondering if anyone has ridden either of these. I don't have the option to demo the boards so I want to get an honest opinion on how they ride in the water and what you liked and/or didn't like about the boards..

(xmcmillenx) · (xmcmillenx) **Join Date: May 2006** 02-06-2011, 7:46 AM

What made you narrow it down to those two? What are you looking for in a board? That would probaby help people with their recommendations.

(wh157) · (wh157) **Join Date: Feb 2011** 02-06-2011, 8:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xmcmillenx

What made you narrow it down to those two? What are you looking for in a board? That would probaby help people with their recommendations.

Based on the descriptions I have read about these boards, I like the nice pop and definitely the continued speed that they should give. I am also really looking for soft landings so it is a bit easier on the knees (which I believe both claim to have). The Murray has a subtle 3 stage which makes me think that landings may be a bit softer than the Harley. Just trying to see what others liked or didn't like when they rode these boards and if they really reflect the manufacturers descriptions.

(wakelab) · (wakelab) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 02-07-2011, 11:49 AM

Dan, I've been riding a 2010 Murray 142 for about a yr now & love it. It's exactly what it claims to be. Faster like a continuous with pop like a 3 stage & softer landings w/ the v. I have a bad knee so i'm always riding boards w/ softer landings. I cant say anything for Harleys board but I will def be riding a 2011 Murray when I wear this one out.

(stoked_32) · (stoked_32) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 02-07-2011, 12:55 PM

Can't go wrong with either. Harley's board is going to have a looser feel on the water than the Murray. I believe AllianceWake did a detailed breakdown of both boards between their 2010 and 2011 Gear Guide Issues. Might even be able to find it someplace online.

(stoked_32) · (stoked_32) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 02-07-2011, 1:10 PM

Murray - Pg. 30
http://digitaledition.qwinc.com/publ.../?i=29084&p=30

Harley - Pg. 33
http://digitaledition.qwinc.com/publ...3&pre=&ver=swf

(wh157) · (wh157) **Join Date: Feb 2011** 02-07-2011, 3:13 PM

Thanks for the information guys, I will likely be making my buying decision within the next week or two.

(Dmcastino) · (Dmcastino) **Join Date: Sep 2010** 02-07-2011, 8:22 PM

I ride a 2010 Murray as well, which I believe is the exact same board as the 2011 (aside from graphics of course) and I absolutely love it. I feel like it tracks really well but when I want to break it loose it does so with ease, its really just a very good, well rounded board.

(trio) · (trio) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 02-11-2011, 2:26 PM

I ride the 2010 Murray 142 also.

Amazing board! It's fast, POPS HARD (lol) and is super easy to ride. I tried a bunch of different boards (SS Response, Marius, Lyman etc) looking for the right fit. Then I saw a guy with a Murray and asked if I could give it a go. He was nice enough to let me. I was instantly landing all of my tricks on it. So I bought one the next day. If you want it a bit looser go down a fin size or vice-versa. I ride mostly in saltwater so I went up a size. It's a great board. I highly recommend it!