what would you guys think?

weatherford07 · Guest

okay, so i have a obrien custom board, im juss getting started learning tricks and stuff, this is my first year. Ronix has really wowed me. I am really thinking about buying one, "the one" lol. What do you guys think, i am sorta a begginer i guess. Smart or dumb move? Wait or what?

QNev · Posted: May 15, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject:

The venue and vault might be your best bets. Hey! Want to buy an unopened Vault from me? Razz

It actually depends on how long you plan on keeping your stuff and what you buy. They're pretty advanced to my knowledge. Also, the vault is asymmetrical so it might be an interesting ride.

weatherford07 · Guest

"the vault is asymmetrical" what do you mean, and how much you want?

QNev · Posted: May 15, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject:

I was kidding but it's probably not in your ballpark. The order got screwed up and I paid around $8-900 for the package, so if I sold just the board, maybe like $400 US.

The toeside and heelsides are different shapes.

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

unless you got a lot of money stick with what you got. a new board isnt gonna help you learn any faster. I'd especially wait on buying a ronix. they are a company built on hype and marketing.

weatherford07 · Guest

haha lol man i got big bank... but hell why would i buy it for 400 when i could get it for 3, why you pay that much, you could of got the one and one bindings for that price

jhilly8982 · Addict Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 782 City: Northville

weatherford07, one board and bindings for 400? not even close

weatherford07 · Guest

jhilly8982, he said he paid 8-900 dollars.

weatherford07 · Guest

pooser, your right about hype and marketing...yeah your right about wanting to wait, but i was juss wondering would it screw me up and make me start sucking since its considered a " ADVANCED" board?

Brian B. · Posted: May 15, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

weatherford07, well if you don't "suck" then why do you need to get a different board?

There is no board that is going to make you better instantly. (Unless yoru riding something totally f*cked) You just have to keep riding and getting down the fundamentals. Once you have that down then you can build off of each basic.

weatherford07 · Guest

i know this. I like the one.

QNev · Posted: May 15, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject:

I meant $8-900 CDN, i was like 600 for the setup plus taxes and duties. I'll have to see what it works out to when I get it.

Brian B. · Posted: May 15, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject:

weatherford07, why is it that you like the one? Have you demo'ed it?

It's hard to get a good opinion on a board without riding it. Really, you won't have a true preference on the board until you actually ride it.

On a side note: I wonder what what would of happened if the owners of Ronix would have kept themselves unrevealed. Which would have been nearly impossible but just the thought of it seems interesting.

If they did this, sadly, there sales would most likely be atleast 50% less.

Not knocking Ronix boards or bindings in anyway, nor the owners of the company.

HHI Dave · Posted: May 15, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject:

weatherford07, just get whatever board makes you happy. If you think "The One" is the one for you and you got the ca$h, then go for it. Its not like you won't be able to ride it. Laughing

Seth818 · Criminal Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 69 City: Enid

i was in the same boat... could jump do some grabs and workin on spins and i demo the "One"... I was riding an old Hyperlite Patos 136 and i weigh bout 165 so i went with the One 142 and it made a huge difference for me. i was able to generate a lot more speed and was able to let my line all the way out and consistently clear the wake. i thought it was a great ride but just try to demo a few to see what suits you

weatherford07 · Guest

ight, HHI Dave, lol im gonna get what makes me happy, and your right i will be able to ride it. I was juss seen if it was gonna make a big difference. Seth818, you say it helped you ive got the cash, so i may try to demo/buy one today not sure yet bc i have to drive to nashville. But ill let you know.

Brian B., im sure that has something to do with it, but man can you think that your board is 2 lbs heavier than a ronix. What a big differnce that would make in jumping and spining and other tricks. Even if the guys didnt create ronix, its a new cool company that has alot to offer in a board.

Brian B. · Posted: May 16, 2007 7:05 am Post subject:

weatherford07, Agreed. Yet there is so much hype because of who made it.

Basically Ronix has a big advantage when it comes to marketing efforts because of this.

OuachitaWaker · Addict Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 577 City: Hot Springs

umm hello guys you have to buy the one board or you wont be able to go wake to wake on the new uberwakes, for more info just go down the page to ontriders uberwake thread. dont even think about pullin a 1080 either unless you have the uber harfness board.

FLWake · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 274

weatherford07, I'd definitely demo a few boards if I were you. I'm riding on a 2002 Cobe (its my school's, going to get one myself this summer) and it does the job, but its definitely not as good as other boards out there. I can still w2w and get decent air on it even though its 5 years old.

Getting the newest board from the most hyped company won't necessarily be the best board for you. You might find its too loose/tight for your taste and no sense spending 400 on a board you never even tried.

tpj · Outlaw Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 158

and you can look at last years models...

they arent that much different if there is a difference at all...not counting graphics.

Rhawn · Posted: May 16, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject:

Last year's Ronix boards are tyiiight boi!

weatherford07 · Guest

Well I decided to get it.

Maestro · Posted: May 16, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject:

Now I feel safe saying it was a dumb move. Congrats on the new board, hope you like it, but please refrain from posting pics of you posing with it...

weatherford07 · Guest

Maestro, your just mad cause you dont have 1 Very Happy

Maestro · Posted: May 16, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject:

Actually I'm not. The camp I work at is supplied by Ron1x, so I will have access to a range of their products for free... though I'm pretty sure I'll just stick with my Militant...

andrewt · Outlaw Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 140 City: lewisville

your house must be bright..nice shades

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

if youre gonna provide pics of yourself at least make them high quality so people can photoshop them.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

weatherford07, my grandma called, she says she wants you to pay royalties for stealing her mad interior decorating skillz.

Seriously. Dude. I'd accuse you of living at Church & Polk but your Confederate flag suggests otherwise. Neutral

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

weatherford07 · Guest

LOL chavez, I like my room clean man, juss like i like to feel, clean!

Oh yeah sorry we used a camera phone...next time ill be sure 2 use a better one so u can look at me!

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

There is nothing "clean" about that room.

"Burgundy Nightmare"

Seth818 · Criminal Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 69 City: Enid

im glad you guys are such great interior decorators... sayin things such as "Burgundy Nightmare" reminds me of the gay guy off of Halfway Home....

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

chavez, it's easy to clean if you get blood on the walls

Maestro · Posted: May 16, 2007 9:24 pm Post subject:

ontrider, hey man I'm riding a setup that's two years old (the stick was free too)... I was never satisfied with how my old boards rode - this one suits me and hence I stick with it Laughing

soccerpelk07 · Newbie Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 2 City: Germantown

Im still riding my 03 byerly DNA although i bought the new roam but havent riden it yet