wakeboarding

Ronix wakeboards in 2009 has released a special edition Dark Core wakeboards, otherwise known as v2, for each of the three male Ronix pro wakeboarding owners – Chad Sharpe, Parks Bonifay, and Danny Harf.

The Dark Core series boards are based on these pro riders Ronix Boards.  Danny Harf’s One, Parks Bonifay’s IBEX, and Chad Sharpe’s Viva with a new core… yes a Dark Core.

Ronix One, Viva, Ibex

Danny Harf’s One, Chad Sharpe’s Viva, and Park Bonifay’s Ibex

The Dark Core is 20% lighter then other Ronix boards and made by a material that recoils to its original structure, this material is common in large ships.  As you can imagine Ronix is keeping this magic Dark Core top secret as secret as KFC original herbs and spices.   They have mentioned it’s a hybrid carbon/glass weave.

So what does all this mean?  Well supposedly the recoil should have added enegy and be able to maintain it’s rocker line through the transition, through the wake, and onto the landing much more then traditional structure.  damn… if you understand any of that let me know and you’ll be named the Physicist… in basics I think it means because of the recoiling, the board has hidden energy and it should be able to hold onto it’s edge, whilst allowing you to stick the landing – oh, and get more air as the board is 20% lighter.

Ronix One/DHV2, IBEX/PBV2, VIVA/CSV2

The real test will be if Parks, Sharpe and Harf actually use this board in comps.

The IBEX/PBV2 and VIVA/CSV2 come in both a 136cm and 140cm board, while ONE/DHV2 comes in sizes 139cm and 144cm

As a true Ronix Product, history would suggest that this board will be better then expected and created with perfection.

Ronix wakeboards have released the 2009 collection.

When in a wakeboading store I can’t pass a Ronix Board and not stop; they are eye-catching, great boards. In true Ronix tradition the 2009 boards are an element of style and progression built and designed by wakeboarding gods.  I can’t wait to test the 2009 wakeboards, even just to hold one in my hands – sounds obsessed I know, but these boards are awesome.

If the new Ronix boards are as good as the old Ronix One then only those who are truely pimp will be riding them.

Image from RonixWake.com

The 2009 Class of Ronix wakeboard school photo:

Back row: ONE/DHV2, IBEX/PBV2, VIVA/CSV2, ONE, VIVA
Front row: IBEX, MANA, ARCADE by BILL, ARCADE, VAULT

For those slow off the blocks, DH is Danny Harf, PB is Parks Bonifay, CS is Chad Sharpe, three of the four owners of Ronix (Square One).

As you can see from the image the 2009 Ronix wakeboard designs are 10 / 10, I think the top graphic design going to Arcade by Bill – I have a soft sport for this style of graphics.  

What’s your opinion on the 2009 Ronix board range?