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  • nohlan_4
    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
    • Jan 2016
    • 413

    • Canada

    • 2013 G23 450

    Out of the Wakeboard Loop

    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.
  • josemolino
    • Feb 2011
    • 235

    • Barcelona Spain

    • 2014 G21 2007 SAN 220

    #2
    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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    • josemolino
      • Feb 2011
      • 235

      • Barcelona Spain

      • 2014 G21 2007 SAN 220

      #3
      I forgot to mention. Regarding boards I like Hyperlite/Byerly, as they have many price/style combinations. I also like Slingshot (expensive)and do not like anymore Liquid because I have broken some but again it is a matter of personal taste.

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      • nohlan_4
        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
        • Jan 2016
        • 413

        • Canada

        • 2013 G23 450

        #4
        Originally posted by josemolino View Post
        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).
        Thanks for the input. Continuous rocker is what I'm looking at or camber. They seem the most forgiving. Boots I will most likely just try a whole bunch on. What does the camber board ride like to you? More evenly weighted stance like they say? Any comment on it?

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        • josemolino
          • Feb 2011
          • 235

          • Barcelona Spain

          • 2014 G21 2007 SAN 220

          #5
          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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          • josemolino
            • Feb 2011
            • 235

            • Barcelona Spain

            • 2014 G21 2007 SAN 220

            #6
            Regarding 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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            • nohlan_4
              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
              • Jan 2016
              • 413

              • Canada

              • 2013 G23 450

              #7
              Originally posted by josemolino View Post
              Regarding 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...
              Thanks for all that info. What is "the book"?

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              • josemolino
                • Feb 2011
                • 235

                • Barcelona Spain

                • 2014 G21 2007 SAN 220

                #8
                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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                • nohlan_4
                  Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                  • Jan 2016
                  • 413

                  • Canada

                  • 2013 G23 450

                  #9
                  Originally posted by josemolino View Post
                  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)


                  Its just called "the book" though?

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                  • trip33
                    • Nov 2010
                    • 248

                    • Odessa, FL

                    • 2022 Paragon I 2014 G23 CE 450 I 2006 SV-211TE - sold

                    #10
                    Check out Shaun Murray's tutorial videos under the title "Detention". It comes as a 2 DVD set.

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                    • josemolino
                      • Feb 2011
                      • 235

                      • Barcelona Spain

                      • 2014 G21 2007 SAN 220

                      #11
                      In Amazon.THE BOOK WAKE INSTRUCT SERIES. there is a set of 4 css black box

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                      • Paxdad
                        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                        • Mar 2013
                        • 775

                        • Cumming, GA

                        • 2008 210 SANTE

                        #12
                        Slingshot Nomad 155.


                        Sent from my iPhone using PLANETNAUTIQUE mobile app
                        2008 210 SANTE

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                        • nohlan_4
                          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 413

                          • Canada

                          • 2013 G23 450

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Paxdad View Post
                          Slingshot Nomad 155.


                          Sent from my iPhone using PLANETNAUTIQUE mobile app

                          I have been checking out the slingshot response. Not sure I would like such a huge board as the nomad.

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                          • opers13
                            • Sep 2015
                            • 8

                            • Waltham, MA


                            #14
                            I'm shopping for a new board & boots and after doing some more research on Parks air core 2, I'm super excited and interested on this board. The soft landings and being easy on the knees kinda sold me on it.

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                            • nohlan_4
                              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                              • Jan 2016
                              • 413

                              • Canada

                              • 2013 G23 450

                              #15
                              Originally posted by opers13 View Post
                              I'm shopping for a new board & boots and after doing some more research on Parks air core 2, I'm super excited and interested on this board. The soft landings and being easy on the knees kinda sold me on it.

                              Have you ridden the board yet?

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