i just picked up some 08 ronix ones. <BR> <BR>what should i expect from these? do they hold up? how does the locking mechanism work on the laces?

I have some and so far they are holding up well. They are really comfortable, and the locking mechanism has been working fine for me so far, no troubles yet. Of course I have only used this set up a handful of times as of now. But I'm happy so far!

how do you get the bottom laces tight? and what do you do with the bottom lace when riding? does it just dangle?

The ones I used were great. Bottom lace had a clip like the top lace, so they dont have to just hang. Only problem I saw was the lining in the boot tore and was coming out.

mine don't have a clip (i think).

My bottom ones don't dangle enough to hit the board. Never noticed if they have a clip or not, the top laces have a clip though. I pull them to get them tight?? What kind of trouble are you having getting them tight?

Couldnt you put them in the top clip before you clip it to the binding?

I had these before they broke on me, at first I had problems tightening them down. It's because the liner is still a little tough, once that liner softens up from using them a few times you will be able to tighten that bottom lace much better.