Axis Pro Rider Randall Harris Wins Rio Bravo Event

Team Axis Wake's (@AxisWake) Pro Rider Randall "The Vandall" Harris (@ThisizVandall) won the Rio Bravo Pro Event in Reynosa Mexico last weekend. His first win since '95, Vandall beat Aaron Rathy, Rusty Malinoski and Phillip Soven in three separate head-to-head competitions to take the Rio Bravo Pro Title.

Rusty Manoff wrote this account of the Rio Bravo Pro event in Reynosa Mexico for AllianceWake.com.

13 of the top pro wakeboarders attended this annual event they call the Rio Bravo Pro. The list included Aaron Rathy, Rusty Malinoski, Danny Harf, Philip Soven, Shane Bonifay, JD Webb, Randall Harris, Adam Errington, Ben Greenwood, Bob Soven, Collin Harrington, Kyle Rattray and Shawn Watson. Everyone, including a few international wild cards competed for a top cash prize of $4000 and a chance to be named Rio Bravo Pro champ.

The weekend started with a few practice runs. Phil, Rusty, and Rathy put on a bit of a show on Saturday for some of the locals. All were impressed and wanted to see more, so once the sun went down a rail jam broke out. Each rider had a chance to show everyone what they had and JD Webb came out swinging with pretty much every tech trick in the book. A big surprise and crowd favorite was Phil Soven’s gap to tail tap over a Monster Energy Drink EZ-Up tent.

Sunday marked the official start to the main event. Riders went head to head and received two river passes, one down and one up, and for their third pass they had a chance to hit a kicker or a flat bar for extra points. It came down to four riders in the semi finals; Rusty Malinoski, Adam Errington, Phil Soven, and Randall “The Vandall” Harris.

All rode well, but Randall and Phil advanced to the final. Randall hit the water first with massive wrapped tricks and huge airs to put pressure on Phil. Phil ended up falling on his second trick of his first pass and the rest of his run wasn’t quite what the judges were looking for. So Randall Harris walked away with the W and 4K large, winning his first contest since 1995.

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Thanks For My Axis A22

Greg from the Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) Dealer in Alabama, Skier's Marine, forwarded us this great email from Axis A22 owner, Seth Joseph.

Greg, As you know I have owned my Axis A-22 for a few months now and I thought it was time to let you know how much I appreciate you turning me on to the Axis as well as just allowing me to be a part of your Skier's Marine family. As you know I have dealt with a few other boat dealers and have had some bad experiences which is one of the reasons that I came to see you and Rhett. I had heard from some other people how easy you guys were to work with and you definitely did not disappoint. From Sales to Service to even the Pro Shop you guys have made owning this boat so much more enjoyable simply for the fact of knowing that you have someone who is going to be there if a problem does come along and will do whatever they can to get you back out on the water as soon as possible. As for the boat, I couldn't be happier, and I guess it is showing on the hour meter, I have had the boat for about 5 months and am already well over 100 hours without as much as a hiccup. I just wanted you guys to know how much I appreciate you guys being the type of company that you are and I will definitely be a repeat customer and let anyone in the market for a boat know about you guys, and if you need to give my number to anyone who is wanting to hear from an Axis owner be sure and tell them to give me a call. Thanks Again!

Seth Joseph
Axis A22 Owner

Thank you, Seth. What a great email! We really appreciate you taking the time to send it. It is great to hear how happy you are with Skier's Marine and your A22. We are happy to have you a part of the Axis Wake Research Family.

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