Parks' New Ronix - What Do You Want To Know?

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 07-09-2007, 2:24 PM

We're about to give you a preview of Parks' new Ronix pro model board and binding. However, before we put it together, we want to hear what you want to know about the 2008 Ibex wakeboard and Relik binding. We'll take the best questions and put them to Paul O'Brien at Ronix and get you all the juicy details. Post your questions here...

(cwb_fooguitarlz)

what sizes does it come in?

what's the fin configuration?

does it ride like previous Parks Hyperlite models?

(jpk) · (jpk) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 07-09-2007, 2:34 PM

Parks and the O'Briens have put out board designs together for several years now. Would they have built this same '07 board no matter what the brand name?

(kmcginty) · (kmcginty) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 07-09-2007, 2:42 PM

After leaving Hyperlite and not having a pro model right away, did he ride a different board in the meantime, and did that influence his new design in anyway? Similar to riding various Hyperlite boards before getting his own pro model.

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 07-09-2007, 2:56 PM

Why the hell is it called the Ibex? I mean I like huge racked deer as much as the next guy but c'mon, the Ibex? Might I suggest the pad footed marmot for his next shape name.

(wakeriderixi) · (wakeriderixi) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 07-09-2007, 2:57 PM

Because of the many problems with Parks knee's how much attention was given to a board that lands softly?

(oopsds92) · (oopsds92) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 07-09-2007, 2:59 PM

good question Paul! lol

(canucked) · (canucked) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 07-09-2007, 3:09 PM

Do the bindings stiffness (or lack of)/design take into account his knee issues (eg because my knees are shot would this be a good combo for me)

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 07-09-2007, 3:29 PM

Who is shaping boards for Ronix?

(closedtoe) · (closedtoe) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 07-09-2007, 3:32 PM

Has Ronix fixed the (supposed) broken board problems for 08?

I know I may get bashed for saying this, but I thought it would be a good question.
BTW, does anybody know what percentage of ronix boards broke compared to LF, Hyperlite, and CWB?

(behindtheboat) · (behindtheboat) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 07-09-2007, 3:53 PM

To follow on Trapper, will the binding have a lot of side to side flex like his previous bindings? I've been waiting specifically for another one of his like that.

How has the freedom Ronix has given (assumption) influenced the shape and allowed him to try new ideas. (assumption)

Will it make you land a 1080? (cause it's got stiff competition :-)

(wakeboardnut) · (wakeboardnut) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-09-2007, 4:29 PM

closed toe or open toe?

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-09-2007, 4:34 PM

good question chase

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 07-09-2007, 5:02 PM

Randy, I believe in one of the last Alliances they had an interview with the shaper of Ronix. He was the guy that had shaped with Hype before, don't recall his name at the moment.

(jwat142) · (jwat142) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 07-09-2007, 5:07 PM

Randy Scagliotti & Big Heavy,

Jason Standley

(bigt12) · (bigt12) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 07-09-2007, 5:08 PM

Jason Standley has been working with the whole Ronix team

(breakz77) · (breakz77) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-09-2007, 7:32 PM

Does Ronix plan on going to a 4 hole bolt pattern???

(gdillyfunk69) · (gdillyfunk69) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 07-09-2007, 10:51 PM

What sets this board apart from all the other boards on the market?

(hawkeye7708) · (hawkeye7708) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 07-10-2007, 4:20 AM

Is the rocker along the same agressive lines as past boards? I owned the '05 and i still dont think i've ever ridden a board that bucked like that.

(riverratboarder)

when the heck is this article coming out???? I want to see the board!!!!!!

(insanityking12)

myke... im pretty sure ronix willl go with they 4 hole pattern.. they were originally going to do it last year.. but figured it was too risky for the first year on the market, if you look at a pair of ronix boots, you'll see the chasie of the boot is already designed to work with a four hole.

also, as far as the board shape goes i heard its best described as a hybrid between a ronix one and the hyperlite parks board.

pretty sick.

(breakz77) · (breakz77) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-10-2007, 9:53 AM

James I figured they would. I took apart this years and noticed the 4 hole setup so I figured that's where it was headed.

(insanityking12)

yeah, its a pretty sick idea. basically what they are going to do is pack every boot with two bottom plates... the traditional one they used this years, and the new one made for a four hole, if i understand corectly, it will be similar to the old snowboard snap in boots, but instead of clipping in, it will go ontop of a disk, twist, and then you lock it in place with a lever, which you can see a cut-out for on the inner heel of the ronix boots,

ive also heard rumor of hyp doing the same thing..

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 07-10-2007, 10:36 AM

So they are ripping off Slingshots design? Cuz thats exactly what they have. Thats cool though, more options on a flex board will help the industry as a whole.

(breakz77) · (breakz77) **Join Date: Mar 2003** 07-10-2007, 10:46 AM

Yea exactly like Slingshots bindings. I actually just got my slingshot setup delivered yesterday... it's great!

(xbones) · (xbones) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 07-10-2007, 11:40 AM

This will answer some of these questions...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGhUBxI1vko

(seven20) · (seven20) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 07-10-2007, 2:25 PM

that doesn't even talk about his board. it's old.

(game_over) · (game_over) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 07-10-2007, 4:27 PM

If I buy your board, will I be able to ride as good as Parks?

(insanityking12)

big heavy its funny that you would say it like that.. when actually, if you saw any of the original sketches or pictures of the ronix prototypes back in 2006, you would know that this was their origional plan for a boot system, and thats why all the 2007 boots are ready for this system.. so i wouldnt say at all "ripping them off"

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-10-2007, 6:45 PM

if not ripping, they are none the less following in their wake, riding on the path that slingshot has broke... ive done this with a jet ski up the main channel in Powell. I would have been beat to crap if it were not for the boat in front. ... in this metaphor, id have to say that ronix would have taken less a beating if it plowed the way due to its history in wakeboarding. I just hope slingshot doesnt get run over later... like waketech

(insanityking12)

haha wow.. what in any way is this following. they new they were going to do it from when they started designing there boards.. they just new if the released the idea last year they would not have built the solid name they did this year. but they planned to do it all along and coincidentally slingshot has the same idea... mind you, the ronix mechanism will be nothing like the slingshot.

on a sling shot boot, you screw through the bottom of the boot, on the ronix system you will mount a plate to the board that the binding will clip onto.

(magellan) · (magellan) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 07-10-2007, 10:45 PM

Why would you want to have your boots release from the board? This is not snowboarding where you have to walk in the snow to your board.

(jpk) · (jpk) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 07-10-2007, 11:01 PM

If the bindings release from the board on a hard fall, that might help with the broken board/broken binding plate issues. Might also help reduce injuries as the closed toe bindings don't like to release in bad falls. Just a theory, no idea if it that's how they will work.

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 07-11-2007, 7:29 AM

If the bindings release from the board with out the plate attached you can wear them like shoes.

In the other thread there are pics and it looks to me like it has normal inserts.

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-11-2007, 7:35 AM

Dave W. - Post some freaking pics already. Why do have to keep us in suspense so long.

(jon4pres) · (jon4pres) **Join Date: May 2004** 07-11-2007, 8:38 AM

Have you guys seen the pictures that are at

http://www.perfski.com/cart.cfm?cart_action=item_info&category_guid=ce322 3a0-0ddb-4aba-8a8b-55df8023db27&item_guid=ae866a47-65bf-d230-4237-c1cf7ca561b7

They were posted on another thread.

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-11-2007, 8:47 AM

I saw the pic on the other thread.

(drewsnautique94)

whats up with that huge lip on the tail?

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 07-11-2007, 10:08 AM

Here's something to tide you over...

Upload

(bartush) · (bartush) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 07-11-2007, 10:23 AM

omggg sickkk

(wakerider111) · (wakerider111) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 07-11-2007, 9:47 PM

i wonder if the engraved emblem will slightly slow the board down on the right side edge, being as it folds over the side???

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 07-16-2007, 10:31 AM

...and here are the answers to some of your questions. Enjoy...

http://wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1250

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-16-2007, 10:37 AM

Perhaps it has a front and back side like other boards.

(wake175m5) · (wake175m5) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 07-16-2007, 8:19 PM

Mid width:???
Tip width:???
Surface Area:???
Weight:???
Rocker:???
Rocker type:???

(hawk7) · (hawk7) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 07-17-2007, 1:39 PM

Dave, will there be a spine on this board? none of the other ronix boards do.

justinh 07-18-2007, 3:23 PM

Mid width:???
Tip width:???
Surface Area:???
Weight:???
Rocker:???
Rocker type:???

bump.

(fbricard) · (fbricard) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 07-18-2007, 5:14 PM

same as the one, small spine at the tips, big flat spot in the middle

(jkuzma) · (jkuzma) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 07-18-2007, 5:26 PM

Why does it look like a Piece of sheet metal and a Creatine label/energy drink. so disapointed I was hoping for a ill ass robot.

(dixiespimp) · (dixiespimp) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 07-23-2007, 3:12 PM

I just picked this up at the local proshop, i must say it is SICK looking, pictures hardly do it justice! as for the specs, ill just say the rocker is nothing but huge

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-24-2007, 8:05 AM

Scott go back and get the actual specs to post! Share the love man.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 07-24-2007, 8:25 AM

It's like pulling teeth, but here are some more specs. Still working on the rest...

134 - 2.6" 11.3 degree late rocker
139 - 2.7" 11.3 degree late rocker
144 - 2.8" 11.3 degree late rocker

(ronnyboy27) · (ronnyboy27) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-24-2007, 8:56 AM

Thanks Dave.