2026 Ronix Blackbird - Superconductor

BLACKBIRD - SUPERCONDUCTOR  QUICKER REACTION FOR EFFORTLESS PUMPING AND RECOVERIES A hearth thumping 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 Foil Board 101   Here is some of the criteria to look for in a foil board. CONSTRUCTION Extra durability, extra energy, or lightweight minimalist. The 727 Tuff Tech series puts an emphasis on hard hitting - for the untimed encounters with a board rack. The Mod 84 Flyweight Pro is for the rider that wants that melodic tempo that comes from an even keeled ride with less swing weight on the scale. Last but not least is a new construction that has blown our mind - Blackbird Super Conductor uses a care that is 6 times denser than most common cores, and then fully wrapped in carbon. 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. TURNING RADIUS There are two approaches. The first one is based on chasing a smooth arcing turn for a rider that isn't in a hurry to look the other way. This soulful approach is usually created for new to intermediate level riders. The other style is for riders that are looking to turn up the volume on their direction changes. Hairpin turns and this reactive carve is usually preferred by advanced to expert level riders. The highest arcs are found in our new Blackbird while the 3'9 Mod 84, and 3'8 727 are not too far behind. As we got the bigger sizes too the Mod 84 and 727, the turning radius decreases but the laid back flow and mellow starts increase. DEFLECTION Every Ronix foil board regardless of the style of ability is designed for water displacement. V Bottoms, deep bevels, specific materials - anything we can do to repel the water when the board touches down. The goal is to fly - not surf. FOOTWEAR Straps are great for new riders - giving an added level of security to the board making deep water starts that much easier. Ideal for the 727 series. Then on the high high end side we put foot straps on the Blackbird to add that extra boost on airs. The Mod 84 is the only board in our range without foot straps. Inserts and straps add weight - and this style of rider would rather sacrifice straps for less swing weight.   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.