Vandall Rides Mexico Behind A22

Check out Team Axis Wake's (@AxisWake) Randall "The Vandall" Harris down in Mexico demonstrating his skills behind an A22, Vandall Edition of course. Performance Boats, the local Axis Dealer, provided the boats and Vandall provided the entertainment. This was all for Mexico Wakeboard Nationals! Thanks to Spenser Smith for shooting the video and for posting it on Alliance Wake!

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Check Out Vandall's Site

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWakeResearch) Team Rider Randall "The Vandall" Harris (@ThisizVandall) is a twelve-year veteran in the world of professional wakeboarding and he just released an updated version of his web site thisizvandall.com. Check out the videos and photos of Vandall riding behind his Axis A22. Learn more about West Side Riders (WSR) and keep up on the World of Vandall on the new blog.

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Axis Kicks-off 2010 with a New Video

AXIS:004 "Dub Life" from JAOPRO on Vimeo.

Axis Wake Research marked the dawn of a new decade with the 4th video in a series featuring the Axis A22 and the riders who go insanely big behind it. Randall “The Vandall” Harris, Eddie Valdez and Melissa Marquardt demonstrate the big wakes of this simple, rugged, wake boat that is as easy on the wallet as it is on the eyes. This new video makes for great HD entertainment, but you’ll learn something too. Axis has also packed this video with a factory tour set to music.

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The video opens with a few words from Adam McCall, Managing Director of Axis Wake Research, and then takes you backstage at the Axis factory. Get a glimpse of the quality, time and dedication that goes into the production of a 2010 A22. And if Axis builds it, they will ride. The rest of this Axis video is packed with pure West Side Rider (WSR) sessions executed by Vandall, Valdez and Marquardt.

There are a lot of stars in this short video, but the one that lifts them all to the sky is the 2010 Axis A22. The Axis Wake Research A22 doesn’t try to be everything to everybody. Axis loyalty lies with riders and their families. The company makes no apology for that. The 2010 A22 is built for riders who demand more—more wake, more space, more style—for less money. Visit your nearest Axis Wake dealer and experience the A22 in person.

McCall closes the video with this statement, “As we put a cap on our first year at Axis we’ve made it clear that simplicity, a passion for board sports and constantly questioning the norm has produced the best price-point wake boat the industry has seen. But don’t think we’re going to stop here. We’re just getting started.”

This 8-minute video was shot in HD by JAO Productions. The factory footage was captured at Axis Wake Research in Loudon, TN and made possible by the man and women who build the A22 price-point wake boat. The riding was shot in cooperation with Vandall, Eddie and Melissa at West Side Riders (WSR) Headquarters in Paradise Lakes in California.

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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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Quicksilver & Axis Wake Together on a Lake Near You

Quiksilver (@QuiksilverUSA) is promoting superior wake sport performance and individual expression with their new custom wrapped Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) A22 wakeboard boat. These two companies have partnered to further their shared objectives of expanding a rider’s skill-set, pride and style regardless of budget. They plan to demonstrate this message by pulling distinctive pro rider Randall “The Vandall” Harris, (@ThisizVandall) behind the industry’s fastest growing value-class big wake boat brand. Next season look to catch a ride with the Quiksilver A22 and The Vandall on the water near you.

Keep up on the latest wake-related Quiksilver news with The Mountain and Wave Blog and check out Quiksilver A22 images on the Axis Wake flickr.com channel.

The Quiksilver/Axis Wake partnership came about the way many great joint ventures do - respected friends suggested the connection. Riding for both Quiksilver and Axis Wake Research, Vandall was informed of Quiksilver’s desire to obtain a performance-centric wakeboard boat that provides a good value. Corey Marotta of Alliance MultiMedia was also aware of Quiksilver’s quest for big wakes and style for a reasonable price. Both suggested the Axis A22 and the rest is history.

“We’re stoked to see these two brands come together and honored to be the conduit. The A22 is one of the best performing values in the wake boat market and with Quiksilver’s reach and brand history, this partnership offers both companies an amazing way to spread each of their messages. And at the center, is Vandall,” explained Marotta.

Adam McCall (@TajMcCall), Managing Director for Axis Wake Research, was excited to associate his new unique wake boat brand with a powerhouse like Quiksilver, but even more intrigued by the similarities in the two companies’ objectives. "Quiksilver and Axis Wake Research share an energy for improving the experiences of the sports we love.” McCall continued, “It's because of this mutual focus, that we look forward to collaborating on many projects within the board sports industry."

As one of the World’s largest boardsport companies, Quiksilver is dedicated to providing the gear that helps riders discover individuality and progress in water sports. Axis Wake Research shares this same commitment while at the same time bringing pride to the entry-level wakeboard boat buyer with big wakes, styling and a low price.

Blake Choate, Quiksilver Wake Team Manager, had this to say about the new Quicksilver/Axis partnership, “I’m super hyped on the partnership between Quiksilver and Axis. Quiksilver being one of the biggest boardsport companies, we were looking to partner up with a boat company with the best value and best wake. Axis was that company. We also share one of the top athletes in wakeboarding, Vandall. This made the marriage of the two companies seamless”.

It is this set of values that Quiksilver plans to demonstrate with Axis A22 and The Vandall on tour next summer. Stay tuned to Quiksilver’s Mountain and Wave Blog for stop dates and details. Or if you can’t wait to test the new Axis A22 wakeboard boat, log on to AxisWake.com and find your nearest dealer for a personal A22 Drive N’ Ride.

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Quiksilver and Axis A22 at a Lake Near You

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) and Quiksilver (@QuiksilverUSA) are bring the new A22 wakeboard boat and Randall "The Vandall" Harris (@ThisizVandall) to a lake near you next season. Read Quiksilver's Moutain Wave Blog post about this new partnership.

Axis Wake Research and Quiksilver are both committed to providing tools for uncovering, expressing and expanding every rider’s personal style. The aim is to foster a sense of individual expression and excitement and with the A22 being Quiksilver’s wake boat of choice, our two brands will be bringing the vibe and Randall "The Vandall" Harris to a lake near you next season.

“I’m super hyped on the partnership between Quiksilver and Axis. Quiksilver being one of the biggest boardsport companies, we were looking to partner up with a boat company with the best value and best wake. Axis was that company. We also share one of the top athletes in wakeboarding, Vandall. This made the marriage of the two companies seamless”. - Blake Choate – Quiksilver Wake Team Manager

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New Axis A22 Vandall Edition Package

The new Vandall Edition package from Axis Wake Research contains the options pro rider Randall “The Vandall” Harris runs on his A22 wakeboard boat. From signature Bonez hull graphics to the Plug N’ Play ballast system a Vandall Edition Axis A22 is everything you need to look and perform like a pro without a professional-level price tag.

The Vandall Edition package includes the Bonez wrap and comes complete with every option that Vandall himself chooses to have on his Axis A22. The Vandall package includes the altitude prop, pop up cleats, flip-up driver’s bolster, swivel driver’s seat, the battery isolator switch, the ChillAX seat, docking lights, under-seat lighting with your choice of three color options, a bimini top, a custom cover, swivel wakeboard racks, the new snap-out Tatami Mat, Deck-Trac non-skid pads, an Axis-Sony sound system, the Plug N’ Play Ballast upgrade, the AutoSet Wedge, a depth finder, 2-outlet heater, and a tricked-out BoatMate trailer. This list of options is in addition to the A22’s boatload of standard features and is offered at a discounted price when purchased as a package.

Vandall is known through out the wakeboard industry for his powerful story about an amazing comeback with respect to his career and his life. Vandall is unlike any other pro rider competing today. He has a distinct West Coast style on and off the water; he is shrouded in signature skeleton ink and his big air riding style boarders on insane. Axis Wake Research has captured the spirit of Randall Harris in the new Vandall Edition Package, which is available exclusively on the 2010 Axis A22.

Randall the Vandall Harris was inducted to the Axis Wake family, not for his impressive professional wakeboarding status, but because of his core riding and wakeboard boat ideals. He has always been in search of a ride that is about big wakes and functionality with solid style and a price tag that core riders like he and his friends can afford. This is what brought him to Axis. And this is why he believes the A22, Axis Wake Research, and he are a perfect fit.

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New Axis A22 & Randall "The Vandall" Harris Images on Flickr

We just posted some cool shots of the Axis Wake Research A22 pulling Team Axis Pro Rider, Randall "The Vandall" Harris last week in Tennessee. The photos were taken by Spencer Smith of SGS Photography. Check them out on the Axis Wake Flickr.com channel.

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Even Little Girls Can Rip Behind the Axis A22

The Axis A22 is a professional-level wakeboard boat with wakes that can be tailored for everyone in your family. Axis Wake Research Managing Director, Adam McCall takes his family and friends out in the A22 and everyone gets a great pull. McCall has pulled Team Axis Pro Rider, Randall "The Vandall" Harris behind an A22 and Vandall goes off! McCall loves to surf and ride behind the Axis and he does almost everyday. In this video Adam introduces us to his little cousins, Betsy and Ella Tiller who also ride behind the A22. Betsy is 6 and Ella is 10 and like many of us they are not pros, but they love to ride. The Axis A22 has a wake that can be customized to accommodate any style and skill level behind the boat. From pros like Vandall to advanced Outlaw riders like McCall to Grommets like Betsy and Ella, the Axis A22 is a great wake for the entire family at an amazing price. Check out the 3rd video in the Axis Wake Research Series shot on Tellico in Tennessee and see for yourself.

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