{"product_id":"2027-hyperlite-shim-wakesurfer","title":"2027 Hyperlite Shim Wakesurfer","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2027 Hyperlite Shim Wakesurfer | Skim and Surf in One Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2027 Hyperlite Shim\u003c\/b\u003e gets a new design this season and remains the range's genuine hybrid — a board that delivers both skim and surf characteristics rather than committing to either. A centre concave adds speed and control, tail channels bring drive and hold for stronger turns, and added volume keeps it riding high for a lighter, more buoyant feel that helps you stay in the wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDuraShell Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Hyperlite's compression-moulded shell over an EPS core. Heel dents and knocks do not mark it the way they mark a hand-laid board, which matters on a board that gets shared around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConcave Center:\u003c\/b\u003e A concave through the middle of the board for speed and control. On a hybrid it is the feature doing the most work — it gives the shape a line to hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTail Channels:\u003c\/b\u003e Channels through the tail that add drive and hold. They are why a board this loose can still be leaned on through a committed turn without washing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrop In Center Fin:\u003c\/b\u003e The new 2.9\" drop-in centre fin sets up in seconds with no tools. In, and the Shim surfs. Out, and it skims. That is the whole hybrid argument in one part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFins: 3.5\" Torq (2) \u0026amp; 2.9\" Drop (1):\u003c\/b\u003e Two Torq side fins plus the drop-in centre. Three fins for drive, two for release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHyperlite's SKILL bar runs the Shim from the beginner end to only about a third of the way up, so treat it as a beginner-to-improver board despite the dealer book's any-quiver headline. That gap between the words and the graphic is worth knowing before you buy. The \u003cb\u003ePush Meter\u003c\/b\u003e reads 3\/4 and the wave size is rated MED, so a mid-sized wake is enough. Who it isn't for: advanced riders after a serious skim board, who want the Storm or the Raven, or a serious surf board, who want the Moab. The Shim's job is helping you work out which one you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3'9\" Shim Jr.:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.2 litres · 19.75\" wide · riders up to 64 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4'4\":\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5 litres · 20.5\" wide · riders up to 73 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4'7\":\u003c\/b\u003e 14.6 litres · 21\" wide · riders up to 82 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5'3\":\u003c\/b\u003e 18.2 litres · 21.5\" wide · riders up to 109 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFour lengths, the widest size run of any 2027 Hyperlite wakesurfer, with the 3'9\" sold as the Shim Jr. The 5'3\" carries real volume and suits heavier riders or a softer wake. Between sizes, up for float, down for rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQuick Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkim or surf?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth, and that is the point. Hyperlite badges the Shim as delivering skim and surf characteristics in one shape. The drop-in centre fin is the switch: in for surf-style drive, out for skim-style release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShim or Good Daze?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame construction, same fin package, similar shape language. The Good Daze is Hyperlite's ladies and girls specific version and stops at 4'7\". The Shim runs to 5'3\", covering heavier riders and anyone wanting more float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it a good first wakesurfer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a good early one. Hyperlite's skill bar starts it right at the beginner end. If you are buying for someone who has never surfed a wake, the Landlock or Broadcast are more forgiving still and cost less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBuy Now at Welcome Boardstore for the best in authentic Wake gear and apparel. For more Wake tips, news, and brand deep-dives, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/blogs\/news\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Welcome Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hyperlite","offers":[{"title":"3'9\"","offer_id":44574034526311,"sku":"054065807661","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4'4\"","offer_id":44574034559079,"sku":"054065807678","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4'7\"","offer_id":44574034591847,"sku":"054065807685","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5'3\"","offer_id":44574034624615,"sku":"054065807692","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0049\/4426\/5319\/files\/2027-hyperlite-shim-wakesurfer-01_359312a9-a815-4226-a9ed-256d86043973.jpg?v=1788751583","url":"https:\/\/welcomeboardstore.com.au\/products\/2027-hyperlite-shim-wakesurfer","provider":"Welcome Boardstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}