Surf 101
With all of these shapes, sizes and constructions - how do you determine which one is right for you? The first step is to decide if you are looking for a skimmer, traditional surfer, or a hybrid deck.
SKIMMER
A fast, responsive board relying less on the fin. Preferred by riders that want a board that will break free easier for 360s and other tricks – these riders typically use a shorter length board than they would on a traditional surfer.
SURF
Smooth, fluid linked turns riding higher on the water with more pressure on the back half of the board to generate force through a turn.
HYBRID
For riders that like a little bit of everything - generating power through a bottom turn, but still releasing easily off the waterline.
Surf Constructions 101
Why so many surf constructions? All of our surfers can be put into 1 of 4 categories in varying price points. Those that prioritize lightweight, extra energy, extra dampening and of course durability – or those that want a combination of 2 of them.
HIGH ENERGY + DURABILITY
More hole shot response out of a turn with added power off the lip. In surfing we have 3 versions of these laminates that all do the same - but such different variations. Carbon Air Core 4. Made from a spread tow carbon that uses wider, thinner tapes of carbon, resulting in a smoother flatter surface and higher strength to weigh ratio compared to an interlaced woven carbon - the most unique and explosive skimmer in the industry. Dark Matter. In our eyes the holy grail of surf constructions. Made at our H.O.M.E. where Ronix was founded - this board starts off with an eco-friendly bio resin. Then we add this innegra material from France that is a first of its kind in wakesurfing - the pinnacle of reaction and control.
EXTRA DAMPENING + DURABILITY
A term rarely said in surfing is suspension. Choppier water conditions, steeper wakes, foamy lips, or just want a smoother feel. It’s hard to beat the plush ride found in our Koal Classic with wood on the top and bottom. Extra Dampening + Added Durability - Even a softer ride with this added timber construction. The Element Core and Marsh “mellow” also makes for some of the strongest most durable series in our line.
LIGHTWEIGHT
First let’s kick off with the Standard core. This is our baseline of creating a less is more surfer. An affordable value with great feel for the water and turns extra easy because of its low swing weight. Lightweight + Extra Energy - Flyweight and Flyweight Pro is for the rider that wants the best of both worlds being slender on the scale and boastful off the wake with added snap from carbon or S-Glass laminates.
EXTRA DURABILITY
All our boards are built with the first in class materials that won’t break down over time. But three series put even more emphasis on the ooops factor. Tuff Tech. - A durable lightweight and more affordable option with a protective laminate that breaks up the water for less resistance. Packed down to a grom series - with an even lighter version - Sonic Core.
Constructions
ENERGY + DURABILITY
DARK MATTER
Makes up 27% of the universe – but all our latest surf construction. Handmade in the same building where Ronix was founded in the gool ol’ US of A using the most advanced aerospace materials available for that perfect blend of feedback and reactivity. Now featuring Speedwalls – ride faster and deeper into the pocket.
CARBON AIR CORE 4
An explosive feeling from our most responsive carbon construction. Using a high end spread toe carbon weave for the ultimate in reaction. Upgraded energy is now a pump away. Now featuring Speedwalls – ride faster and deeper into the pocket.
DAMPENING + DURABILITY
ELEMENT CORE
A 100% Paulownia wood wrapped around our lightweight surf core. Where science and nature meet for response and improved dampening.
KOAL CLASSIC
A hand shaped design made from a core like its saltwater brethren then mixed with some classic wood laminates for improved dampening.
MARSH "MELLOW"
The swing weight of a lightweight surfer – the durability of a wakeboard – and the forgiving ride of a marshmallow. Made from our lightweight Standard core, foam wrapped on the top for extra durability and lined with a bamboo base for extra suspension – making it one of the smoothest rides in wakesurfing.
LIGHTWEIGHT
FLYWEIGHT PRO
The lightweight feel of a Flyweight mixed with the extra reaction of a Carbon Air Core 4. This construction combines elements of 2 of our bestselling high-end constructions.
FLYWEIGHT
Less is more. These cores are designed with a minimalist approach, keeping the purest form of surf in mind. For many riders - lighter is better.
STANDARD CORE
Recently we took our more affordable core and put it on a surf diet. Now even price point boards are made using vacuum bagged lightweight surf cores.
EXTRA DURABILITY
TUFF TECH
We took our popular Koal Classic and threw it in a mold and then wrapped it in our bulletproof Surface Skin. This durable, lightweight, and more affordable option with a protective laminate breaking up the water creating less resistance.
SONIC CORE
A rocket ship core and a durable wakeboard construction for the next generation of surfers. A fast but forgiving, inside wrapped with a strong outside.
Additional Features
HANDMADE BY ROBOTS
Every surfer we make removes human error. All our cores are machined to the exact tolerance we spec’d out.
LAVA RESIN
A high temperature resin used on all our surfers, built to withstand Mother Nature’s extreme heat.
VENTS
Hate to break it to you but even surfers get a little gassy. No worries though, when your favorite deck is acting up, we have an exit strategy for that unwanted discharge.
BIO RESIN
Without sacrificing response or strength, these boards are made with resin made from plants. Free of the petroleum discharge of traditional crude oil-based resins.