So with the new boat purchase I am wanting to get back into wakeboarding. The last board I bought new was an obrian swindle in 2003 so that gives you an idea of how little I know about the gear nowadays. I have always been into snowbaoarding quite heavly so I was looking at the new Ronix Camber boards as they are supoose to ride very neautral almost snowboard like form what I have read. As for bindings I like close toes and was looking at the hyperlite system bindings but they look like they are not very forgiving when falling. Any opinions on a intemediate level setup that would give me room to progress in? Alittle more info 5'11" 170lbs riding behind a G23, would consider myself an interermediate rider, FS/BS 180's, w2w grabs both ways, flat water stuff, no inverts as of yet though.
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Difficult decision.
I would start with the boots: Try on several on the shop and decide which fits better. I would spend my money here. I personally like Ronix... I have also tried and liked the Hyperlite system (similar to snowboarding) because I had an injured foot and gave me more support but now that I am recovered I´m planning to go back to Ronix.
Regarding boards: I would go for 140-143cm depending on your stance, continuos rocker (it is better to refine your style), 4 removeable fins, not many nor sharp channels, crossover (easier to resell) or boat, medium-hard flex. Go through the brands, look for these characteristics and choose depending on color and price preferences.
Regarding camber, I´ve tried and do not like it.(but it is my taste) I am not still sure if this system´s going to succeed over the years or it´s just another fashion (like very long boards or snow style boards.. that only last 2 or 3 years).
Regarding Ronix it is a wonderful brand for boots but regarding boards they only have one continuous rocker in 2016 (The Bill that is more a park than a boat board).
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Originally posted by josemolino View PostDifficult decision.
I would start with the boots: Try on several on the shop and decide which fits better. I would spend my money here. I personally like Ronix... I have also tried and liked the Hyperlite system (similar to snowboarding) because I had an injured foot and gave me more support but now that I am recovered I´m planning to go back to Ronix.
Regarding boards: I would go for 140-143cm depending on your stance, continuos rocker (it is better to refine your style), 4 removeable fins, not many nor sharp channels, crossover (easier to resell) or boat, medium-hard flex. Go through the brands, look for these characteristics and choose depending on color and price preferences.
Regarding camber, I´ve tried and do not like it.(but it is my taste) I am not still sure if this system´s going to succeed over the years or it´s just another fashion (like very long boards or snow style boards.. that only last 2 or 3 years).
Regarding Ronix it is a wonderful brand for boots but regarding boards they only have one continuous rocker in 2016 (The Bill that is more a park than a boat board).
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Hola again,
Not really, I had the impression that the board was very slow and I needed more speed from the boat. What Ronix claims is that obligues you to evenly set up your weight between front and back. I think that is no so critical as wakeboard is mostly jumping and edging. I would concentrate my efforts on how to hold a proper edge to the wake frontside and backside and on how to improve my pop on ollieing at the top.
My current set up is Byerly BP+ Ronix Parks because I like low heel and soft boots. However, this is an expensive one so you could go for a Preston(medium)or Cocktail (soft) boots plus a Hyperlite baseline 141 or something affordable from past seasons. If you have some spare money use it on the boots and upgrade to Ronix one (medium-hard) or Parks( medim-soft).
One final thing, do not take Ronix hard boots (Code 55 or Kinetik) there are too stiff for a intermediate.
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Originally posted by josemolino View PostRegarding wake, probably your next target is to master the 3 edges, and try one of these 3 tricks: HS backroll with progressive edge, HS 360 with non-progressive edge, Tantrum with trip edge.
Get "The book" or another tutorial...
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It´s a set of videos that explains the wakeboard technique and all the tricks. It explains the basics, routines to practice several basics: edging, riding positions,etc, and also decomposes every trick so you can start from scratch.
You can also check Shaun Murray´s tutorials in the web (I think there is an app too)
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Originally posted by josemolino View PostIt´s a set of videos that explains the wakeboard technique and all the tricks. It explains the basics, routines to practice several basics: edging, riding positions,etc, and also decomposes every trick so you can start from scratch.
You can also check Shaun Murray´s tutorials in the web (I think there is an app too)
Its just called "the book" though?
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