What to look for in a wakeboard

[SuperChief]

I'm looking at buying a Ronix One wakeboard, I've found a few 2011 closeouts, but wanted to pitch a thread out here to see if anyone else wants to share what they think is an ideal wb to learn the backroll, all 8 180's etc, etc. I'm too cheap to pay retail so only looking at last years boards.

Bindings, what is the deal with the new style boots, I've ridden a buddies setup this year a few times and am a bit afraid of them because my feet don't come out of them or if I fall real hard they only partially pull out.

What are ya riding and what kind of tricks and air are ya throwin?

Any good online retailers?



No I haven't landed one yet but figure I will as soon as I can learn to keep both hands on the handle and spot the landing.

[bfree]

I'm looking at buying a Ronix One wakeboard, I've found a few 2011 closeouts, but wanted to pitch a thread out here to see if anyone else wants to share what they think is an ideal wb to learn the backroll, all 8 180's etc, etc. I'm too cheap to pay retail so only looking at last years boards.

Bindings, what is the deal with the new style boots, I've ridden a buddies setup this year a few times and am a bit afraid of them because my feet don't come out of them or if I fall real hard they only partially pull out.

What are ya riding and what kind of tricks and air are ya throwin?

Any good online retailers?



No I haven't landed one yet but figure I will as soon as I can learn to keep both hands on the handle and spot the landing.

My pops has a One and it's nice - very light. I can get more air on my Covin since it tends to carry speed better, but it's not as predictable and smooth as the One. The bindings with Intuition liners are nice (comfortable and again, very light).

I've been doing it for quite a few years but plateaued lately since I can't convince myself to start flipping. I can do huge grabs and 180s and the occasional prewrapped 360, but too scared to try the the (supposedly fairly easy) backroll.

[bushman]

I've found EVO has pretty good deals and good selection.
As far as "tricks" are concerned, suffice it to say I'm the best wakeboarder on the lake.

[userA]

lots of padded room for your feet

[warthog]

I have the Ronix ONE from the year before I believe- It is all black.
I also have the Watson Boot- Full boot except for the toes.

You are already a step ahead, looking at Ronix. I tested a lot of boards. Theirs are the best.
So are their boots.


Why would you ever want your feet to come out? In a really bad fall, they come out. Trust me.

On a flubbed 360, they do not.

I am pretty sure most knee injuries in wakeboarding come from shitty boots that release one foot.
I could be wrong.

These feel the most like dialed in snowboard boots, but are easy to get into and lace. That is what I was looking for in a boot. All things equal, I could wakeboard on a piece of plywood if these boots were fastened to it. Just like in skiing. If the boot sucks, so will your form.

[SuperChief]

Nice to hear about the Ronix, I want something that that the edges aren't so trippy, I'm solid on edging into the wake, but want something that is a little forgiving when trying to learn big wake to wake spins.

I'm about 170lbs so probably gonna be 185 geared up and soaking wet.was leaning towards the shorter 137 vs the 142 in length. But thinking the extra stability of the longer board might be better.

[warthog]

This is my board.



142- I am 185-190 lbs.

[userA]

Nice to hear about the Ronix, I want something that that the edges aren't so trippy, I'm solid on edging into the wake, but want something that is a little forgiving when trying to learn big wake to wake spins.

I'm about 170lbs so probably gonna be 185 geared up and soaking wet.was leaning towards the shorter 137 vs the 142 in length. But thinking the extra stability of the longer board might be better.

you wearing a 10 lb. pack?

[el hefe]

Go with the 142. I am 5'11" and 155lbs and prefer a minimum of 139. Get binders that aren't going to release unless you really dig and scorpion, never want one foot coming out especially in water.

That pic actually looks like a pretty decent tantrum or mexican backroll. Make sure you keep 2 hands on the handle!

[bagtagley]

Cheat Lake?

[warthog]

Make sure you keep 2 hands on the handle!

Yup- that is your pivot point. You lost all your momentum the second your hand came off. That said, I don't go upside down. I just know the theory.
I prefer 360's, 180's, both backside and frontside. A nice Raley looks a lot better IMHO.

[el hefe]

"A nice Raley looks a lot better IMHO." Learning the "progressive" edge required for a backroll will really help if you want to get in to raleys without killing yourself.

I have found that tantrums can be easier for people to learn if they are having a hard time with the back roll.

[SuperChief]

Cheat Resevoir, fantastic place to get weekday ski rides in.

I wish there was a slalom course, but I've been hitting the wakeboard hard the last few seasons and it's time to find my own.

I was looking at the Slingshots, wondering if the continuous rocker would be better for my style, I tend to edge like a water skier through the wakes, instead of flattening off and popping. plus they are US made with wood cores.