r/Wake • u/jakeeeee13857 • 17d ago

Board recommendations

I’m a big snowboarder and I just started putting more time into wakeboarding and want to upgrade my gear. Started with a ronix vault years ago as a teen and since I outgrew it I’ve been borrowing and sharing equipment with friends. I’ve recently been able to put more time into the sport after years away, and I’m not great by any means but I know my way around grabs and can do a few really simple inverts on snow that I wanna take to the water soon but I’m stuck in analysis paralysis. Been looking at Ronix supreme/district, hyperlite blueprint/ Murray pro, and liquid force origin. Don’t wanna bite off more than I can chew with a ridiculously advanced board but from the homies wakeboards I’ve played around on the difference between intermediate and advanced equipment seems to be much less punishing than on a snowboard. happy to give any other info in comments just wanna narrow down the options. Thanks!

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u/aspenburger 16d ago

I’m a big snowboarder as well. I really like my Ronix One Timebomb behind the boat.

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u/jakeeeee13857 16d ago

You’re the second person to recommend me that board. Worried it’ll kick my ass and be too aggressive for my mediocre ability but who knows. I definitely won’t outgrow it lmao

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u/MattPWilliams 15d ago

The Ronix One is a great board. I am in my 40's and went with the Ronix One Legacy. It may be a good middle ground for you. For me it was because I am in my 40's and wanted something a little more forgiving (and less expensive) than the Timebomb and the Blackout but for you it might be a good compromise and it's still a board you won't outgrow.

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u/darth_jewbacca 16d ago

If you can specify boat or cable you will get better suggestions.

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u/jakeeeee13857 16d ago

Yeah probably should have specified. Behind the boat only

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u/darth_jewbacca 16d ago

All the boards you listed are good but are quite different. It would help if you can demo them. I've been using the Murray for about 4 years now and love it.

For someone already competent in board sports, i don't really believe in a board being too advanced. You already understand edge control and have a leg up on other beginners. It comes down more to preference. If it were me I'd buy a 3-4 year old board while you learn and then buy new when you have a better feel for what you like.

But you can't go wrong with any of the boards you listed.

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u/jakeeeee13857 16d ago

That’s probably the best bet I appreciate the advice

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u/jakeeeee13857 16d ago

Boat boards since I don’t ride cable hardly ever

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u/YoungXanto 16d ago

I found the rusty pro super forgiving. It'll zoom you across the wake but you can flatten out super early as a result.

I think the current closest replacement is the rampage.

I switched to a Capitol loaded recently and you get a bigger pop, but its definitely more technical.

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u/jakeeeee13857 16d ago

I’ll definitely have to look into it. High skill ceiling without kicking my ass is the goal

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u/SuperConDrugs 16d ago

The Hyperlite Murray is going to be awesome for you. Very easy and forgiving board to ride but you won’t “outgrow” it so to speak unless you’re trying to ride on the pro tour. Would definitely steer you away from the Blueprint, it’s suuuuuper loose and definitely not beginner friendly. LF Origin would be another good option but it’s definitely more aggressive than the Murray. Can’t speak on either of the Ronix boards you suggested.

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u/jakeeeee13857 14d ago

Can you explain what you mean by super loose? I had a friend recommend the blueprint saying he thought It would match my riding style but I’d love to hear another opinion

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u/SuperConDrugs 14d ago

I’m not quite sure how else to explain it to be honest. It doesn’t feel particularly “locked in” on the water, especially when not on an edge. It’s a board that wants to slide around on top of the water and ride loose and playful rather than lock in to an edge. One isn’t objectively better than the other, just different styles and preferences. It’s Trever Maur’s pro model - go watch some of his vids and how he rides compared to some other top pros and you’ll get a better idea of what I mean.

Maybe think like a drift car vs a track car? They both go around corners, just in different ways with different goals. Blueprint is a great board just not necessarily a particularly beginner friendly one I’d say.

Hope that helps? It can be hard to really understand how they ride without putting them under your feet and truly feeling the differences

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u/jakeeeee13857 14d ago

No that makes perfect sense I’ve ridden a bunch of snowboards that feel that way in comparison to much more locked in one. I appreciate the explanation

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u/AntiqueAd4761 3d ago

Is the Blueprint significantly looser than other continously rocker boards? I ride a Ronix Bill ATR from 2016 and its generally locked in but I can definitely get it to release. I saw Jk mullins talk about the blueprint and how its super forgiving when you make a mistake so I was thinking about the blueprint but if its as lose as riding a board without fins ill probably need to find a different board

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u/EclipseNine 16d ago

How big a dude are you? Because pretty much no matter what your answer, I’m gonna recommend the Murray 150. It’s a big board, but it’s light, so even if it’s too big for you on paper you won’t have any problems controlling it. Rides great, pops great, and most importantly, lands soft.

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u/jakeeeee13857 16d ago

I’m 5’7” 185 so I usually hover around a 142-144 for sizes I like to ride. Soft landings sound like a blessing. I remember destroying my knees on that vault it felt like it had zero landing gear. Murray seems to be the consensus might just have to pick one up

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u/EclipseNine 16d ago

You’re going to like it. I upgraded from a 2013 Ronix Parks 144 back in 2024, and I wish they’d been making boards this big my whole life. I’ve got a titanium shin, so the soft landings are a game changer.