M50 Carbon Pro Product Review
Introduced in 2022: the Ronix H.O.M.E. Carbon Pro M50 wakesurf board. That’s quite the mouthful, isn't it? Well, let's break down what all those words mean, and explore what makes the M50 one of the most capable and high-performance wakesurf boards on the market.
Construction
“H.O.M.E” stands for Herb Obrien Manufacturing Experience, meaning all of the M50’s are handmade in the United States. This board is the 50th wakesurf board Ronix has ever made, and they wanted to make sure to pay homage in the best way possible. Constructed in Washington, the M50 is a handmade piece of carbon beauty. Your first impression of this high-end construction will come from simply picking the board up. The M50 is light as a feather, and that’s not an exaggeration, this is by far the lightest wakesurf board I have ever felt.
The M50 features hard and sharp rails which are great for riders who are looking for an aggressive and fast ride, hammer the gas pedal and feel this board takeoff. It is incredibly easy to build speed on the M50. Ronix decided to show off the carbon construction of the M50 by not covering the top or base of the board with a graphic. Instead, what you get is the ability to actually see what the board is made out of.
Performance
The M50 is fast, really fast. I jumped on this board and felt like I was zooming down the wave, which was a lot of fun for someone who typically has a hard time gaining a lot of speed. On top of that, I surfed the M50 with the standard 3-fin setup, and felt like that setup gave me a good amount of traction in the water while still allowing me the freedom to try some 360’s. The 3-fin setup also allowed me to really carve into some slashes and take advantage of the speed you can gain on the M50.
One of the best things about the M50 is its versatility. Riding with three fins in the board felt great and had a good amount of thrust, dropping down to a 2, or even 1 fin setup, the M50 will feel more like a skim style board. When you first take the board out I would highly recommend starting with all 3 fins in, and then removing fins as you get used to how the board rides.
Concensus
If you are looking to expand your quiver, the M50 is a great addition for surfers who like a light, strong, and fast board. The M50’s versatility has to be one of its strongest assets. Before you commit to riding a certain fin setup, try them all. Moving the fins around on this board, and any board for that matter, will drastically change how it performs. Of course, this board is not cheap, so I would not recommend the M50 as someone's first wakesurf board, but rather people who have surfed before and are looking for a high-end and high-performance board.
Product Details
A fast and responsive quiver killer. The ultimate performance driven universal shape made with the most advanced construction. Proudly made at H.O.M.E. in the USA. The first construction worthy of using a name in honor of one our company’s founders – Herb O’Brien Manufacturing Experience. Mix this technology with a shape that will adapt to your riding – Model 50 = M50. Our 50th model we have developed in the Ronix era. Whether you are into skim style shapes, longboards, thick, thin, fast, loose, or locked in designs – this covers the widest spectrum of styles. M50 celebrates the perfect blend of past, present, and future boards - the all-encompassing one board quiver. Enjoy a new construction for 2025 with less swing weight, bigger airs, and more powerful cutbacks in mind. A high-end shape that will adapt to your riding style. Our flagship surfer also comes with the new Cheese Grater fin series that can either be ridden loose and free or tight and locked in depending on which way you mount them. Made in the Good ol’ U.S. of A.
Features
- Carbon Pro Construction - A new process and materials living up to the term lighter, faster, stronger.
- Thin Profile - Sits deeper with more contact with the water, relying more on the rail and less on the fin.
- Hard Rail - High Speed carves for riders that like to jump on the gas.
- Grooved EVA Front/Rear Pad
- Button Tech Fin System
- Includes 3" Center Fin (1) and 3.5" Cheese Grater Fin (1 Left & 1 Right)
- Bio/Lava Resin
- Handmade by Robots
- Core Vents
