First Impressions: 2023 Ronix Gear Testing & Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.พ. 2023
- Coach Brandon Judd records his first impressions when testing new gear released in 2023. Below is a list in order of what was tested:
Ronix Parks Wakeboard
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Ronix Parks Boots
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Ronix Parks Package
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Ronix One Timebomb Wakeboard
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Ronix RXT Boots (Laces)
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Ronix RXT Wakeboard
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Ronix RXT Boots (Boa)
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Ronix Supreme Wakeboard
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BbTalkin Gear
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Great job Brandon 👏, really appreciate you knocking this out! Will help a ton of people make board choices this season!
Thanks! Happy to help! Now for me to decide for myself! 🤔 Haha
I thought the 3 stage One would be slower than the continuous RXT. Do you feel the size difference was the reason?
No, it’s the amount of rocker. Rocker height has more drag than rocker type in most cases. Here’s the breakdown:
Two continuous boards: the one with more rocker is slower.
Two 3 stage boards with the same angle and location of the 3-stage ‘kinks’: the one with more rocker is slower.
If rocker is equal, continuous has less drag, so it’s faster than 3 stage. The 3 stage would be slower.
But if a continuous board with a lot of rocker (RXT) is compared to a 3-stage board with very little rocker (ONE), the 3-stage with less rocker has less drag (faster top water speed).
I rode the 148cm RXT and the 146cm One was still faster feeling. It sat higher on the water. I liked that feeling a lot so I went with it.
Hope that helps! If you want to buy one, let me know! Happy to hop on a call to discuss if needed!
@@brandon_judd wow what a great answer! I'm in New Zealand so let me know if you prefer me to call you. The main question I now have is how do you compare jump height and distance of the two boards? I got the rxt today.
Great video! What did you end up going with?
I’m debating between the One timebomb and blackout.
I’ve heard the timebomb has more pop, but would love to hear what you think.
I’m coming from an old school 2012 One timebomb 😅 so I’m sure either will be a huge upgrade.
Hey Will! I saw your email come in and sent you a reply, but figured I'd reply here as well in case there are others in your situation.
I chose the 146cm One Blackout! I love it. I tried the RXT in the 148cm and I was actually surprised at how big it felt. It was a bit much for me on both bulk and size. It just felt like a lot of board to move around for my height/weight. That was pretty interesting considering how light the 146cm One board feels. I could easily go 148cm on the One without feeling that same discomfort, so I think the One is a bit leaner and faster than the RXT. I liked that a lot about the One - Plus, I just felt at home on it.
As for the Timebomb vs the Blackout, here's my breakdown:
The Timebomb is a little heavier (still not "heavy" but not as light as the Blackout). But the Timebomb is a little more flexible. It has a really nice "springiness" to it. The landings are super soft and it's a very fun, forgiving board. I traditionally have ridden the Timebomb and preferred it over the Blackout.
In previous years, the Blackout core was very stiff. I didn't like that, and I preferred the flexier, more forgiving feel of the Timebomb. But for 2023, they changed up the Blackout core material. It's now lighter AND as you can see in this video, when I tested it, I found that it "has a little spring in it's step" as I mentioned in the video. It felt like the best of both worlds for me. It had the springy tail pop that I liked and the weight reduction benefits as well. I loved that about it and it felt like an upgrade from both the Timebomb and the 2022 Blackout One.
I'm really feeling good on the 146cm One Blackout for 2023! If you or any friends of yours would like to upgrade their gear, I'll take care of you over at www.wakecoaches.com
Thanks for the kind words and for your comment!
No Motive 144’s? Pssshh whatever… lol… I’m on the 2022 RXT 148 and love it. I’ll prob keep it for another season and then level up to the lighter version. Great Job Buddy…
-Tommy
Haha, Awesome! Hit me up when the time comes and I’ll take care of you!
My friend is getting back into wakeboarding and wants to buy my 2022 supreme off me and I'm looking at the 2023 supreme. Is there any major difference between the 2022 and the 2023 in terms of how the board rides?
Great question! I didn’t spend a lot of time on either, but in my limited experience, the board definitely rode differently! The core material is significantly different. It’s MUCH lighter in 2023 and very much improved in my opinion. The shape looks and feels similar in terms of speed, drag, & traction, but the core is so different that it really felt like a different wakeboard to me. It felt lighter, poppier, more sensitive underfoot, and overall more agile. If you have someone who wants to buy your 2022 off of you to help fund your upgrade, I’d jump on it and swap it out for the 2023. I can make sure you get a good price, too (Wake Coaches does price match!). Let me know if there’s anything else specific you’d like to know!
@@brandon_judd thanks for the quick response dude! Knowing that the 2023 gets more pop I will most likely be getting the 2023 supreme after my friend buys my 2022 off me.
@@ryanharris9196 perfect! We’ll take good care of you! Hit us up at www.wakecoaches.com when the time comes!
- Brandon
Hey Brandon! Great video!
How tall are you and how much do you weigh? Wondering for board sizing!
Great question! I’m 6'1" and 175lbs. The 146cm is perfect for me. Hope that helps!
@@brandon_judd I'm on the fence between the 140cm and the 145cm Parks. I'd say I'm an intermediate level rider (back roll, tantrum, 180s, surface tricks), not looking to push crazy tricks beyond my current inventory, I'm almost 30 now and I've got bad knees and shoulders from years of high impact sports. I'm 6'0 and my weight fluctuates between about 167 lbs and 182 lbs, usually sitting somewhere in the middle around 173-175 lbs. I know it ultimately comes down to what feels better for me but which would you recommend? I can't try them both because that would prevent being able to return the board. Thanks!
@@mattmay-ni7wg great question! It does sit super high on the water, so normally I’d say the 145cm hands down, but you could go either way with the Parks. I’d say it would be influenced by what size board you’re used to. If you want it to be extra forgiving, go 145cm. If you’ve normally been riding a 142cm or bigger, go 145cm.
If you’re used to a 138cm and you’d rather the parks sit a little deeper, be a little lighter and more sensitive on edge, then you could go 140cm.
But based on your current tricks and preferences and all that, without knowing what boards you’ve been on, I’d lean more towards the 145cm. That’s the size I rode in the video and I loved it. I’m 6'1" ish and 175lbs or so.
@@brandon_judd awesome, thanks for the quick response! I was on a 2012 142cm One ATR previously so the 145 seems reasonable. I was just concerned for how it might feel if I’m sitting at 165-170 lbs, since the recommended weight for the 145cm is 170+.
@@mattmay-ni7wg yeah, you really could go either way. I could have easily gone with the 140 but I am used to a 146cm and I like the extra length. So you’re right in the middle. It definitely rides high on the water so if that’s weird for you then the 140cm will sit deeper.