What wakeboards you riding?

[KnoxMojo]

I know most everyone buys these as "Surf" boats now, but anyone still big into wakeboarding? I certainly am as most that know me know. Currently riding a few boards. A Ronix 1 Timebomb, Ronix RXT and the O'Brien SOB. All really nice boards. Just got the Timebomb, rode it today, the board is explosive. The RXT is so smooth and rode my best ever set on it. The SOB is my crossover to go board that I can ride boat or park. Let's keep wakeboarding alive!!

[larry_arizona]

My son rides an RXT and loves it.


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[eder10986]

Agreed! I wakeboard much more than I surf.

Truth be told it’s been a decade but finally got a boat again so I have a slingshot recoil that I LOVED.

Been looking at Ronix lately. If anyone has boards to sell shoot me a message. 138-140 tops. [emoji869]


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[KnoxMojo]

Agreed! I wakeboard much more than I surf.

Truth be told it’s been a decade but finally got a boat again so I have a slingshot recoil that I LOVED.

Been looking at Ronix lately. If anyone has boards to sell shoot me a message. 138-140 tops. [emoji869]


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Awesome! Welcome back!! Since you loved your recoil, you should check out the new Slingshot Native. It is suppose to be a newer version of the recoil. Can't complain about any of my boards, my previous Hyperlite Riot Bio was also great. But I would like to take a rip on the Native and Solo, maybe the Windsor as well.

[KnoxMojo]

My son rides an RXT and loves it.


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Great board!!

[eder10986]

Will do! I’ve been wondering what they replaced it with!


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[Andy]

I've been riding Slingshot for a while (Recoil, Response) but when they got rid of the Response I switched to a Liquid Force Timba which is similar to the Response. I rode a few of the Slingshot bindings over the years and now have Hyperlite Riots. I think I still like the Slingshot gear best though. The Ronix RXT setup looks good but so damn expensive. My next board will probably be a Native, or maybe a Riot.
For cable I ride a Hyperlite Codiak.
Wakeboarding is alive and well for me and my crew. In fact we probably only surf maybe once a year. I'd say it's about 60%-70% boat and the rest of the time is 2 point cables in the area.

[rdlangston13]

We don't wakeboard as much as we used too since we very rarely go to the river any more with the kids and the water around the house is not ideal for boarding. It's kind of depressing, I would much rather wakeboard than surf but it is what it is I guess. I have a Ronix Code 21 that I picked up on clearance out my Ronix Mana broke. I'm one of those wakeboards who buys whats on sale and rides it until it breaks, which took awhile for the first one! I think I need new boots this summer though, if I remember correctly mine were starting to fall apart

[SONIC]

I haven't wakeboarded in years but my FIL busted out his old Skurfer last year and it makes me want to get back on a wakeboard.
It also makes me remember the reason I don't wakeboard anymore lol. Falling at 22+ hurts a lot.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnTAZFgp55Y

[MJHSupra]

Currently riding a few boards. A Ronix 1 Timebomb, Ronix RXT and the O'Brien SOB. All really nice boards. Just got the Timebomb, rode it today, the board is explosive. The RXT is so smooth and rode my best ever set on it.

Is that what Brandon Judd is riding this year - 2021 One Timebomb?

Getting him back to Ktown this upcoming summer?

[BigOrange]

For me currently: big boy Murray 150, 2019 model. Still have and moved from a Ronix Bill 145, probably a 2013 or so model. Gave away a Ronix Mana 143. My original is liquid force groove 138, probably a 2009 or so. Keeping that one for the kids in the family as needed.

Anyone got a small girls board to part with? Want to try and get my 6, turning 7yo on a board this summer. Got her some Ronix girls bindings at Christmas.

[dakota4ce]

I am gonna get the 150 Murray. Currently Connely 143 Standard.

I think I will like that big boy!


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[Ralphy]

For me currently: big boy Murray 150, 2019 model. Still have and moved from a Ronix Bill 145, probably a 2013 or so model. Gave away a Ronix Mana 143. My original is liquid force groove 138, probably a 2009 or so. Keeping that one for the kids in the family as needed.

Anyone got a small girls board to part with? Want to try and get my 6, turning 7yo on a board this summer. Got her some Ronix girls bindings at Christmas.

How do you like the 150?
I'm thinking about getting one too.

[BigOrange]

I’m 5’11” and 200, err 210ish. And love it. Now to tell the truth not sure I notice much a difference between the Bill and the Murray, but I believe the Murray is a hair faster and looser, which I like. I’ve been riding the middle boot mount and believe I may try the narrowest setting for this season to change it up.

[russellsmojo]

I ride the rusty pro model from 2020. So far really enjoying it.


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[KnoxMojo]

Is that what Brandon Judd is riding this year - 2021 One Timebomb?

Getting him back to Ktown this upcoming summer?

Yes sir, mine is a 19 model I just picked up.... I'd like to get Brandon up for a few days if we can get a group together.

[KnoxMojo]

I am gonna get the 150 Murray. Currently Connely 143 Standard.

I think I will like that big boy!


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Hope you don't break the Murray, they seem fragile.

[KnoxMojo]

I've been riding Slingshot for a while (Recoil, Response) but when they got rid of the Response I switched to a Liquid Force Timba which is similar to the Response. I rode a few of the Slingshot bindings over the years and now have Hyperlite Riots. I think I still like the Slingshot gear best though. The Ronix RXT setup looks good but so damn expensive. My next board will probably be a Native, or maybe a Riot.
For cable I ride a Hyperlite Codiak.
Wakeboarding is alive and well for me and my crew. In fact we probably only surf maybe once a year. I'd say it's about 60%-70% boat and the rest of the time is 2 point cables in the area.

All solid boards, the Riot Bio is a great board for the money. My friends that all have rode SS forever really like the new Native, might be something to check out.

[BigOrange]

Yes sir, mine is a 19 model I just picked up.... I'd like to get Brandon up for a few days if we can get a group together.

Knox, sorry to try and insert myself here but if this is a possible group lesson type deal, I’d definitely be down to paying in to help get to critical mass if needed. As long as I had sufficient prior notice I should be able to take off and get to Knoxville area even on a week day.

[KnoxMojo]

Knox, sorry to try and insert myself here but if this is a possible group lesson type deal, I’d definitely be down to paying in to help get to critical mass if needed. As long as I had sufficient prior notice I should be able to take off and get to Knoxville area even on a week day.

Yes sir! He normally needs 4 people in the class to get going. It's done over 2-3 days. Let me work with him on some dates, I'll see what his travel schedule is looking like. We'd either do it on Fort Loudon lake or Melton Hill.

[BigOrange]

Copy that!

[mgswake]

I am still riding my hyperlite franchise from 2010. I love the continuous rocker line. I also have a Ronix happy hour from 2017 or 2018 and I like it because it is also continuous rocker. I have a 2014 Parks, the first year of camber, that I do not care for as much. I also rode a Ronix One about 5 years ago, but it didn't really fit my style of riding.

eder10986 - sent you a pm

[eder10986]

This thread has me itching terribly to get out!!! Haven’t boarded in a decade and used to ride 3-4x a week previously!

Plus we just got a brand new to us 17 Supra SA and haven’t been able to get her in the water quite yet!!!!

Definitely going to be making some wakeboard purchases in the near future.


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[mgswake]

This thread has me itching terribly to get out!!! Haven’t boarded in a decade and used to ride 3-4x a week previously!

Plus we just got a brand new to us 17 Supra SA and haven’t been able to get her in the water quite yet!!!!

Definitely going to be making some wakeboard purchases in the near future.


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I agree, I know people love surfing but it just isnt my thing. I love actually seeing some action in the wakeboard section of the forum!

[eder10986]

Maybe we can even revive wakeworld! I’m so sad that website is literally dead. It used to be HOPPING. I made a lot of friends who boarded through that site and found a lot of pulls too.

Sad story.


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[MJHSupra]

Maybe we can even revive wakeworld! I’m so sad that website is literally dead. It used to be HOPPING. I made a lot of friends who boarded through that site and found a lot of pulls too.

Sad story.


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Agree. Good entertainment too.

There were some funny crap on there. The brand loyalty ran thick!


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[eder10986]

It was comical to read all the goon wars for sure! I loved the site for trick tips and meeting local people to trade pulls with. The classifieds were also great. As a matter of fact I sold my boat to a WW
Member. I made some great friends back in the day before I sold the boat and moved.

Any idea why it just literally died?


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[KnoxMojo]

Wakeworld died because a lot of their content died off, just like wakeboardingmag.com. I'm glad to see so many people still into riding. Surfing is fun and all, but nothing like riding that long line, listening to music and tasting your abilities

[russellsmojo]

Wakeworld died because a lot of their content died off, just like wakeboardingmag.com. I'm glad to see so many people still into riding. Surfing is fun and all, but nothing like riding that long line, listening to music and tasting your abilities

When you say tasting your abilities are you talking about face plants? I get one occasional and I can for sure taste my abilities (lack of)!


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[KnoxMojo]

When you say tasting your abilities are you talking about face plants? I get one occasional and I can for sure taste my abilities (lack of)!


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Hahaha..i meant testing, but yes, sometimes you taste the water, lol

[BigOrange]

I know the time is pretty short for me to actually show any progression before I get too old. 41 in a couple of weeks. I’d ride the wake board all day every day over that surfboard when the water is right. But, I’m literally the only one in my family who will try it out so it makes it so tough for anyone to push me when riding.

[KnoxMojo]

I know the time is pretty short for me to actually show any progression before I get too old. 41 in a couple of weeks. I’d ride the wake board all day every day over that surfboard when the water is right. But, I’m literally the only one in my family who will try it out so it makes it so tough for anyone to push me when riding.

No way man! Been riding since I was 30, had a couple off years due to unrelated surgeries. Was in a rut doing the same stuff over and over. Started getting some coaching a couple years ago and have progressed a ton. I'll be 44 this year, landed my first invert 2 days before turning 43, I now have 2 in the bag and working on a third. You have time.

[eder10986]

Good for you for still riding brother! I hope to be riding at 41! Almost 35 here and the thought of strapping into my board again hurts my body! [emoji38]

But I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. I grew up with water sports and have pretty much done all...except ramp jumping on skis. Wakeboarding has always been my absolute favorite.


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[eder10986]

You both are KILLING it!


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[KnoxMojo]

You both are KILLING it!


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Thank's dude! Gotta strap in behind that new boat! I've found a nice setup that I can ride slower and shorter and still get the big boost for tricks. You got this!

[russellsmojo]

Thank's dude! Gotta strap in behind that new boat! I've found a nice setup that I can ride slower and shorter and still get the big boost for tricks. You got this!

Please tell setup. I am in 40’s too haha


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[MJHSupra]

I recall WW slowly getting fewer and fewer posts and activity over time. Then I recall the site going offline for like ? a month ?

Once it was back up, the major topics were not about boats, equipment, or riding. Dumb crap like stocks, politics, etc.


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[KnoxMojo]

Please tell setup. I am in 40’s too haha


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The more bow weight you use and the less rear, the narrower the wake will be. I run 21.5 and 65', you could even run 21 at 60' or just play with it for your comfort level. If you have autowake dialed in, I try to keep my pitch at 7.5 or close to it, so I don't worry about the plate position, all about the pitch to maintain a clean wake. I don't have autowake turned on, but use the info. That is my basic setup and it still produces big enough wakes. For my better friends that ride longer and faster, I will add more rear the faster we go.

[russellsmojo]

The more bow weight you use and the less rear, the narrower the wake will be. I run 21.5 and 65', you could even run 21 at 60' or just play with it for your comfort level. If you have autowake dialed in, I try to keep my pitch at 7.5 or close to it, so I don't worry about the plate position, all about the pitch to maintain a clean wake. I don't have autowake turned on, but use the info. That is my basic setup and it still produces big enough wakes. For my better friends that ride longer and faster, I will add more rear the faster we go.

Awesome, thanks. I will play around with this as soon as possible. I use auto wake some but mainly to just glance and see what pitch and roll is then I turn it off.


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[KnoxMojo]

Awesome, thanks. I will play around with this as soon as possible. I use auto wake some but mainly to just glance and see what pitch and roll is then I turn it off.


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On your 17, can't you bring up the screen without turning the system on?

[russellsmojo]

On your 17, can't you bring up the screen without turning the system on?

Good question! Haven’t looked at the boat since end of November. I think you are right but cannot remember!! Lol


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[KnoxMojo]

Got my new Ronix One Timebomb in yesterday! Sold my RXT to a buddy of mine. I'm ready to ride!

[eder10986]

Awesome! I probably won’t get a new setup till next season but who knows [emoji2369]


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[KnoxMojo]

Awesome! I probably won’t get a new setup till next season but who knows [emoji2369]


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Plenty of deals on Evo, The House and Boardco. Force Kite and Wake has discontinued Liquid Force bindings. They say kite, but they're the same thing as regular wakeboard bindings

[New Guy]

So awesome to see a wakeboard thread back. I'm riding an old-school Marek with the Orange Slingshot Shreadtowns. I absolutely love that setup but its starting to de-laminate so I'm going to be shopping this spring.

[arsnlgunnr]

Currently riding:
Hyperlite State 2.0 - 140
Liquidforce Trip - 139

Wakeboarded some in my college years, tore my ACL in Fall of 2019, so just now getting back into it. rode some last summer, but not as much as i wanted. Couldn't even go wake to wake behind my Chaparral...:(

With our new Mojo on the way, really itching to get out and ride behind a proper wake boat! Until then, using my Revolution Swell balance board to keep things sharp

[KnoxMojo]

So awesome to see a wakeboard thread back. I'm riding an old-school Marek with the Orange Slingshot Shreadtowns. I absolutely love that setup but its starting to de-laminate so I'm going to be shopping this spring.

Good luck. The Marek was a great board. If you really liked it, the Riot Bio may be really good for your style as well

[KnoxMojo]

Currently riding:
Hyperlite State 2.0 - 140
Liquidforce Trip - 139

Wakeboarded some in my college years, tore my ACL in Fall of 2019, so just now getting back into it. rode some last summer, but not as much as i wanted. Couldn't even go wake to wake behind my Chaparral...:(

With our new Mojo on the way, really itching to get out and ride behind a proper wake boat! Until then, using my Revolution Swell balance board to keep things sharp

Hopefully you are back and stronger than ever. I blew my knee a few years back as well, wear a brace now and go out and try to send it. Congrats on the new Mojo! You will be boosting W2W in no time!

[arsnlgunnr]

Hopefully you are back and stronger than ever. I blew my knee a few years back as well, wear a brace now and go out and try to send it. Congrats on the new Mojo! You will be boosting W2W in no time!

Thanks man, the Mojo and some warm weather can't get here fast enough!

What brace are you wearing to ride? The ones I've seen are pretty pricey...

[KnoxMojo]

Thanks man, the Mojo and some warm weather can't get here fast enough!

What brace are you wearing to ride? The ones I've seen are pretty pricey...

I am wearing a CTI Custom. Your orthopedic surgeon may be able to write you a prescription for it or another brand. My insurance covered mine.

[arsnlgunnr]

I am wearing a CTI Custom. Your orthopedic surgeon may be able to write you a prescription for it or another brand. My insurance covered mine.

oh nice, i always thought it would be an out of pocket expense. never thought about asking the surgeon for a prescription. thanks for the tip!

[eder10986]

Speaking or braces and insurance....I had my surgery in 2006 so it’s been a minute. I still need to wear a brace but my old one is so worn out. Think I could still talk to insurance?


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[KnoxMojo]

Speaking or braces and insurance....I had my surgery in 2006 so it’s been a minute. I still need to wear a brace but my old one is so worn out. Think I could still talk to insurance?


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Not totally sure. Do you still have any follow ups? If not, maybe schedule an appointment and voice your concerns to get 1. You may also want to call your insurance to see if it might be covered. You could also track down the local rep for Ossur or Breg and ask them the best way to go about a brace.

[eder10986]

Nah. No follow ups. Thanks for the tips tho!


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[RUGER761]

I swapped a year ago from Hyperlite to Ronix Space Blanket. The Camber rocker was a bit to get use to but loving it so far. Only issue now is my right knee has a tear in the meniscus which will limit my boarding this year unless the water is just glass. Just have to surf more I guess

[Waterworn]

I know most everyone buys these as "Surf" boats now, but anyone still big into wakeboarding? I certainly am as most that know me know. Currently riding a few boards. A Ronix 1 Timebomb, Ronix RXT and the O'Brien SOB. All really nice boards. Just got the Timebomb, rode it today, the board is explosive. The RXT is so smooth and rode my best ever set on it. The SOB is my crossover to go board that I can ride boat or park. Let's keep wakeboarding alive!!

I've ridden my buddy's Hyperlite Franchise a few times. I liked it.

[KnoxMojo]

I swapped a year ago from Hyperlite to Ronix Space Blanket. The Camber rocker was a bit to get use to but loving it so far. Only issue now is my right knee has a tear in the meniscus which will limit my boarding this year unless the water is just glass. Just have to surf more I guess

Hopefully you get to ride some this season, if not, just take it easy and heal up!

Waterworn, the Franchise is a good board to get your feet wet on

[KnoxMojo]

Temps are coming up! Getting out Thursday to ride. My buddy just picked up a new Riot Bio, I will be on my new One Timebomb. Should be a fun afternoon as my friend can shred.

[eder10986]

Lucky you! I’m still going to wait another few weeks before we get out there!

Pics or it didn’t even happen!


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[KnoxMojo]

Lucky you! I’m still going to wait another few weeks before we get out there!

Pics or it didn’t even happen!


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I've been riding all winter. I can't upload pics anymore as I don't use Tap-a-talk

[eder10986]

Do you keep boat in heated storage? How have you managed the overnight freezing temps? You’re in TN right?


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[larry_arizona]

It’s not hard to pull the drain plugs worst case


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[KnoxMojo]

Do you keep boat in heated storage? How have you managed the overnight freezing temps? You’re in TN right?


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A couple different friends keep their boats going and can winterize in 15-20 minutes.. as Larry said, I can pull my plugs and do the crossover hose in about 10 minutes, or run antifreeze through the sea strainer.

[eder10986]

Alright perfect timing for convo then. This is our first boat with the strainer which is so amazing.

I’ve been itching to get out but afraid of overnight temps.

I know about the plugs but haven’t located them all just yet.

How many are there? Are these only the blue plugs?

And to be clear. If I take the boat out and say I need to “re winterize” as long as I drain the block in 100% good to go?

Learning to do this will get me out on the water much quicker every year [emoji38]


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[TXSurf4]

Anyone have any input on the Ronix District? Used to ride a LF Trip and a LF Bonifay.

[KnoxMojo]

Anyone have any input on the Ronix District? Used to ride a LF Trip and a LF Bonifay.

The district is a solid board, that's I use for guests.

[KnoxMojo]

Alright perfect timing for convo then. This is our first boat with the strainer which is so amazing.

I’ve been itching to get out but afraid of overnight temps.

I know about the plugs but haven’t located them all just yet.

How many are there? Are these only the blue plugs?

And to be clear. If I take the boat out and say I need to “re winterize” as long as I drain the block in 100% good to go?

Learning to do this will get me out on the water much quicker every year [emoji38]


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Look in your owner's manual online, you have 3 blue plugs and a crossover water hose connection. You're not draining your block as these engines ate close loop cooled, you're draining the raw water that cools the transmission and exhaust manifolds. You have 1 blue plug on the heat exchanger at the transom, remove surf locker wall to get to it and your impeller and oil filter. A plug on your v drive anode and another on a V drive hose to the left of the engine. You have to remove the upholstered panel over the transmission hatch and remove the whole cover assembly, 4 bolts, to access them. It sounds like a lot, but once you do it a couple times, it's a 10-15 minute job. You can also just pump 5 or 6 gallons of antifreeze in through your sea strainer at your transmission hatch until it runs out the exhaust.

[TXSurf4]

Look in your owner's manual online, you have 3 blue plugs and a crossover water hose connection. You're not draining your block as these engines ate close loop cooled, you're draining the raw water that cools the transmission and exhaust manifolds. You have 1 blue plug on the heat exchanger at the transom, remove surf locker wall to get to it and your impeller and oil filter. A plug on your v drive anode and another on a V drive hose to the left of the engine. You have to remove the upholstered panel over the transmission hatch and remove the whole cover assembly, 4 bolts, to access them. It sounds like a lot, but once you do it a couple times, it's a 10-15 minute job. You can also just pump 5 or 6 gallons of antifreeze in through your sea strainer at your transmission hatch until it runs out the exhaust.

RC created this document and has shared it on a few different threads. It is a good illustration and has good instructions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hmkBzjVSJUR1U9C_3UNL4R0gBHMqpoDL/view

[TXSurf4]

The district is a solid board, that's I use for guests.

That is exactly what I am looking for, a board I can enjoy and let others ride as well. Thanks.

[KnoxMojo]

That is exactly what I am looking for, a board I can enjoy and let others ride as well. Thanks.

You're most welcome, the District and Vault are fairly similar, I think one is continuous rocker and the other is mellow 3 stage. Can't remember right off which is which.

[eder10986]

Awesome. Thanks fellas!!!


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[New Guy]

Has anyone checked out the new board prices?! I rode my buddies one a few years ago and liked it so I was looking at the new ONE Blackout but damn a $800 board is going to be tough to swallow.

[KnoxMojo]

Has anyone checked out the new board prices?! I rode my buddies one a few years ago and liked it so I was looking at the new ONE Blackout but damn a $800 board is going to be tough to swallow.

They're getting expensive, but you're also looking at a top of the line board. The 1 Timebomb is a couple hundred less and the 1 ATR is even less than that. Just like the Hyperlite Riot, the Nova is a couple hundred more than the Bio.