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BLACKBIRD - SUPERCONDUCTOR 

QUICKER REACTION FOR EFFORTLESS PUMPING AND RECOVERIES

A heart pumping new thrill ride. Named after its stealth aviation friend capable of speeds over Mach 3, everything about this board is meant for calculated reactiveness. Electricity under your feet unlike anything you have ever ridden involving something rarely said in the world of foiling - dense PVC foam.  With the Blackbird we really wanted to put an emphasis on the reactivity of the construction. Most ocean surfboards, wake surfers are made with foam under 10 lb density. But a couple years ago we started experimenting with foil boards up to 6 times the density of most surfers. One of our riders said "this board feels like it's conducting its own energy" and the name Superconductor stuck. Our proprietary extra packed PVC foam mixed with a full carbon layup brings about energy we have never experienced in foiling.  In high-end hydro foiling we feel that somewhere in that 3’8” to 3’10” length is the sweet spot for the length, but the real variable is volume. Some riders feel a thinner board will just create an even stronger connection between rider and board and prefer our slender 13-liter version. While others want a thicker profile 20-liter offering that will have more mass to deflect off the water and the extra padding below them slightly detunes the energy level to its thinner counterpart.   A recessed deck sits the rider deeper into the board feeling secure while they begin a journey of tight turns and explosive pumps.  Created for a rider that puts an emphasis on controlled power. The series hits harder and reacts quicker than its Ronix board siblings - or any other board out there. Enjoy the flight.

FEATURES

+ Super dense exclusive foam core

+ V bottom, exaggerated bevel for improved water deflection

+ Superconductor Construction – Extra emphasis on power in pumping and command through a turn - a full carbon lightweight new style of riding

+ Blended EVA Traction Pad - A compound made from both foam and rubber with machined grooves for a softer feel and the best grip in foiling

+ Handmade by Robots - Every Blackbird foil board is made from a machined core to the exact tolerance we spec’d out

+ Lava Resin - Made from a high temp resin to with stand extreme heat

+ 10” track length with industry standard 3.5” width between tracks

+ Foot straps – Big airs included

Size Chart

Length
(FT/IN)
Volume
(LITERS)
Rocker
(IN)
Center
(IN)
Advanced Weight Range
(LBS)
3'10" 13 2.2" 18.8"

ALL SIZES

3'10"" 20 2.2" 18.8" ALL SIZES


Benefits of the thinner 13 Liter model

    • Added Feel
    • Quicker Response Time
    • Less Swingweight

Benefits of the thicker 20 Liter model

  • Added energy once the pump is initiated
  • Smoother turns

BOARD COMPARISON

RATING: 1-100 SCORING SYSTEM

MODEL - SIZE

TURNING RADIUS
REACTIVENESS
FORGIVENESS
PUMPING POWERDEEPWATER START

Measured in feet - inches

How tight of a arced turn
How quick will energy generate
Predictability and comfort
How much energy will be generatedHow easy to get up
727 - 4'1"
78
78
91
78
92
727 - 4'6"
71
78
94
78
96
VALKYRIE- 4'3"
97
90
78
98
74
BLACKBIRD - 3-10" 13 LITER
93
97
82
97
78
BLACKBIRD - 3-10" 20 LITER
90
93
84
93
80



Foil Board 101


FOIL BOARD 101

There are three styles of boards in wakefoiling. One foil board gets you to the show, the other two are the show


THE FOUNDATION BOARD

727

The first board is about developing your own style and creating a platform that is based on a grounded, stable, predictable riding style that will hide your mistakes - not highlight them. Above all else, this rider prioritizes a construction that will absorb the energy - not magnify it. Along with a shape that will always put you in a nice, centered feeling with a comfortable equal weight distribution on your front and back foot at all times. This board is designed with countless features that will protect you from the unknown variables of foiling all the while building up your confidence to enter the wild exotic rides of our personality boards.

THE PERSONALITY BOARDS

VALKYRIE

This style of rider feels more comfortable applying more weight on their front foot and approaches every pump with a longer cadence - sweeping motion stride that creates the pinnacle of top end speed. This parabolic shape also generates more powerful locked in turns on those high-speed adventures. A board like no other built for attack angle, and top end drive. Made with our Superconductor construction using a foam that is 6x denser than traditional surf core and wrapped in a full carbon exterior creating energy out of a pump or a turn like nothing we have ever experienced.

BLACKBIRD

This style of rider feels more comfortable applying more weight on their back foot and approaching every pump with a more compact vertical pump ideal for quicker, shorter bursts. This style of pump will recover quicker from those untimely dead zones. In addition to high powered sprints – the Blackbird is also ideal for airs and landings. Made with our Superconductor construction using a foam that is 6 x denser than traditional surf core and wrapped in a full carbon exterior creating energy out of a pump or a turn like nothing we have ever experienced.

FLIGHT PATTERNS

we have two high-energy personality boards built to get you to your destination with more flair, speed, and electricity than ever before. they just take you there in completely opposite ways.


The Story

BEFORE WE TELL YOU...

about why we took our time creating a line of foil products – let’s take a stroll down memory lane. Our journey in flight started out MODifiying foils in the summer of 1984 on the Colorado River. It was such a wild experience with speeds as slow as 5mph but the exhilaration as if we were going 25mph. We used foils on kneeboards, wakeboards and even combo skis – yeah true story - we flew on 2 skis (it was pretty sketchy). Mike, Herb and the rest of our crew had some amazing experiences riding all things levitation which led to us making the original Air Chair many moons ago. Foiling never left us – for the past four decades - levitation has been in our DNA as enthusiasts and as creators.


HERB O’BRIEN | A Hydrodynamic Visionary

The greatest mind in watersports, Born on July 27th (7/27) 1944, and is regarded as the pioneer of the modern-day compression molded waterski, wakeboard, wakeskate and wakesurfer along with forever changing watersports footwear. As one of the main founders of Ronix, his spirit of endless innovation will live on forever. Foiling is so unique – requiring the finest design elements of hydro and aerodynamics. If you are only focused on lift and speed – you might be sacrificing stability or response so finding that crucial balance between the two is everything.

ED O’BRIEN | An Aerodynamic Visionary

Herb’s father, was also born on July 27th (7/27) 1910 and grew up in the Seattle area. Ed had a landmark run in the field of aeronautics. One of the key engineers for the B17, B47 airplanes, the Bomarc, Minuteman missiles and also worked on the 727 airplane too. He carried his methodical mind over to developing the blueprint for the most historic man made private R&D center – Radar Lake.


In tribute to these brilliant people in their respective fields, combining the best attributes of foiling (hydro and aerodynamics) - we proudly present the 727 series: A collection of products paying homage to two people that both lived with a never-ending mindset of product revolution. For us, going to market requires a different expectation and vision and with that comes a totally different timetable. 

Included

Purchasing an individual board (not a complete foil kit) - you will need to individually purchase the foil track hardware or any other required hardware.

Purchasing a complete foil kit - every complete Ronix set up comes with all necessary hardware, protective sleeves, bags, etc.

Flight Patterns


FOIL BOARD 101

There are three styles of boards in wakefoiling. One foil board gets you to the show, the other two are the show


THE FOUNDATION BOARD

727

The first board is about developing your own style and creating a platform that is based on a grounded, stable, predictable riding style that will hide your mistakes - not highlight them. Above all else, this rider prioritizes a construction that will absorb the energy - not magnify it. Along with a shape that will always put you in a nice, centered feeling with a comfortable equal weight distribution on your front and back foot at all times. This board is designed with countless features that will protect you from the unknown variables of foiling all the while building up your confidence to enter the wild exotic rides of our personality boards.

THE PERSONALITY BOARDS

VALKYRIE

This style of rider feels more comfortable applying more weight on their front foot and approaches every pump with a longer cadence - sweeping motion stride that creates the pinnacle of top end speed. This parabolic shape also generates more powerful locked in turns on those high-speed adventures. A board like no other built for attack angle, and top end drive. Made with our Superconductor construction using a foam that is 6x denser than traditional surf core and wrapped in a full carbon exterior creating energy out of a pump or a turn like nothing we have ever experienced.

BLACKBIRD

This style of rider feels more comfortable applying more weight on their back foot and approaching every pump with a more compact vertical pump ideal for quicker, shorter bursts. This style of pump will recover quicker from those untimely dead zones. In addition to high powered sprints – the Blackbird is also ideal for airs and landings. Made with our Superconductor construction using a foam that is 6 x denser than traditional surf core and wrapped in a full carbon exterior creating energy out of a pump or a turn like nothing we have ever experienced.

FLIGHT PATTERNS

we have two high-energy personality boards built to get you to your destination with more flair, speed, and electricity than ever before. they just take you there in completely opposite ways.


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