The Axis Family Video

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) is rooted in wakes, performance and styling at a fair price. While Axis owners appreciate this list of attributes, the most important thing to most of them is having fun on the water. This latest video from the world's fastest growing wakeboard boat brand, gives life to that point. Sure, these families' A20s or A22s could go straight from their garage to a pro tournament, training session or photo shoot. But most Axis-owning families are more likely to be found tearing up the water at a local lake with a boatload of friends. That's what life's all about! The simplicity of the Axis design joined with professional-level performance and an accommodating interior makes it the perfect boat for families as much as pro riders like Randall Harris and Dean Smith. Just launch and go! No worries, just fun! The Tillers know what that's all about.

In this latest Axis Wake video you'll meet Betsy who's 8 years old, Ella who's 11, Todd and RT who is 77 years young. RT is the one shreddin' on the wakeskate. This is the Tiller family and as you will be able to see from the video, they enjoy their Axis. That's not because they are professional riders, but because they like being together and having a good time on the water. Also look for Courtney Painter, Wendy Warren and Phil Aslinger in "The Axis Family" video. Their the ones having fun. Oh wait, everybody is having fun. I guess they will be difficult to pick-out. Watch the video and see for yourself.

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Cote Wins with Axis in the Octagon

Axis Wake (@AxisWake) A22 wakeboard boat owner and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Patrick Cote (@Patrick_Cote) defeated Kalib Starnes by decision Saturday, April 9, 2011 in the main event at Ringside 10 to capture his first mixed martial arts victory in three years.

The Montreal fighter, who last won in 2008, bounced back after losing the first round to take rounds two and three with a series of punches and kicks.

"It felt great to win. I have not won in a while and I almost forgot what it felt like to win," Cote said. "It's been three years since I felt that winning feeling."

After standing up for much of the fight, Cote went to the canvas in the third round and sealed the decision against Starnes, of Surrey, B.C., before the crowd at the Bell Centre. Reposted from TSN.ca.

Visit TSN.ca to read more about the outcome at Ringside 10.

Axis Wake Research was along for the ride with Cote as he battled Starnes. The Axis cross hairs shown proudly on his octagon banner Axis logo on banner.

Congratulations Pat! Your Axis Wake Family is extremely proud of you!

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A22 Wakes Rocked Ultimate X 2011 Cape Town

Ultimate X 2011 - Cape Town from Kai Linder on Vimeo.

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) is representin' in this Ultimate X 2011 Cape Town video. The Axis South African Dealer, Extreme Boating got the A22 in the V&A Canals and South Africa's wakeboarding elite went off!

South Africa's best X event featured the top FMX, BMX, Skate and Wake riders in the country. Ultimate X 2011 was Cape Town’s largest extreme sports lifestyle event bringing the adrenalin and excitement of extreme sports to over 2,000 spectators in an urban environment. On Saturday February 19, 2011, the V&A Gateway Canal events site was transformed into an extreme sports paradise as SA’s top athletes migrated to the Mother City to compete for Xtreme gold. Burning rubber, searing adrenalin, high jumps & sunshine will created an unrivalled vibe in the Mother City.

Axis Wake Research was proud to tow this amazing international event. This video shows just how great this event! Check it out!

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Axis A22 Footage from Wake Ride 2010

Wake Ride 2010 Saskatoon Contest from Sean Kilgus on Vimeo.

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) was tearin-up the water at WakeRide 2010 in Saskatchewan last summer. Axis Wake Dealer Saskatoon Watersports provided the A22 Axis Wake boats and the pros provided the aerial stylin'. Check out this video shot and edited by Sean Kilgus of BFY Productions.

"Last summer I was invited to cover an event that Rusty Malinoski and Mike Napper from Backside Boardshop put on. Super cool event! Going back next year for sure!" Sean Kilgus Videographer

WakeRide 2010 was a professional wakeboard competition and music festival that took place on the beautiful riverbanks of the South Saskatchewan River. This action packed weekend had something for everyone. Rotary Park, River Landing, and Friendship Park hosted a variety of activities throughout the weekend as well as the best vantage point to see the world-class Wakeboarding competition.

WakeRide is committed to providing an event which reaches all demographics. It aims to inspire children to believe anything is possible and to get involved in organized sports.

Every dollar raised from the event went to support Saskatoon inner city youth programs. In 2009, WakeRide raised $60,000 for local youth programs including KidSport and White Buffalo Youth Lodge.

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AxisWake.com Making Waves

The new Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) web site is up! The water sports industry's fastest growing wake boat brand is extending their trademark simplicity and high performance to the web. AxisWake.com has been completely redesigned to give visitors access to everything Axis. The site brings together all detailed model information on the A20 and A22, including a new build-a-boat utility that will be released soon. Visitors will also find Axis Wake Research social media channels along with links to the Axis Swag site, video, photos and team info. Check out AxisWake.com today!

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Axis A22 Wakeboarding Footage from Atlanta

Check out this sweet Axis Wake (@AxisWake) video from Singleton Marine Group in Atlanta, GA. It features a blacked-out A22 and Singleton's Team of Riders. And according to this

At the 2011 Atlanta Boat Show, Singleton will be premiering the Team Singleton Marine Wakeboard Video. This is clip is just a teaser, but it sure does get us excited to see the complete video on January 13th at the show.

Singleton Marine thanks Remedy Films as well as all of their local riders Johnny Tobaben, Chase Andrews, Alex Graden, Ben Watts and many more for their help.

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Axis Wake Pulling for Pat Cote at UFC 121

Axis Wake (@AxisWake) A22 wakeboard boat owner and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Pat Cote (@Pat_Cote) is fighting Tom Lawlor this Saturday, October 23, 2010 at UFC 121 (@UFC). You can watch the fight on Spike TV at 6:00pm PST this Saturday. The Axis Wake Team will be pulling for Pat just like we always do, but this time he won't be wakeboarding or surfing behind his boat. He'll be beating Lawlor!

Axis Wake Research is along for the ride with Cote as he battles Lawlor. You'll see the Axis logo on his shorts and banner.

Check out this preview video of the Cote/Lawlor fight from the UFC.

Go Pat!!!

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Axis Wake Research Voted Most Innovative Product of the Year

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) was announced as the 2010 Water Sports Industry Most Innovative Product of the Year by the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) September 10th at the Wakeboarding Magazine Wake Awards at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL. This 2010 WSIA Leadership Award is the first for Axis and one of the most coveted in the industry.

Additional Links
Axis WSIA Award video on YouTube
Axis WSIA Award on Flickr
Water Sports Industry Association Web Site

The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) chose the 2011 Axis A22 wakeboard boat as the Most Innovative Product of the Year. Up against some of the most progressive companies in action sports, Axis Wake took home this top honor for the unique product and brand they have created. The company is not even 3 years old, but is already receiving accolades for superior design and innovation, not to mention recognition for brand strength they posses.

Axis attributes this success to their team. From administrators to engineers to athletes to dealers the team at Axis Wake focuses on the goals of great wakes, style, simplicity, performance and price. When asked about this award, Managing Director of Axis Wake Research, Adam McCall, had this to say. “Receiving the Product Innovation of the Year Award is a huge honor for us! Our entire team has maintained focus and energy towards the Axis vision and it's great to see the industry recognize it!”

WSIA honored the water sports industry's best retailers and manufacturers with a variety of 2010 Leadership Awards for outstanding efforts in advertising, promotions, and branding. Axis Wake received the 2010 WSIA Most Innovative Product of the Year Award during the Wake Awards on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.

Visit your local Axis dealer to experience the 2011 wakeboard boats from Axis Wake Research.

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Axis Introduces Compact A20 Wake Boat for 2011

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) wakeboard boat design meets performance and budget in a compact 20-foot package.

Axis Wake Research is now bringing their brand’s focus of simplicity, style and performance to market in a new 20-foot package. The new 2011 Axis A20 is designed for riders and families with room for 11 and versatile wakes that can morph from mellow to pro-level. Maintaining the look of the Axis A22, the new A20 adheres to the core values of this uncomplicated boat brand with a small stature for towing and size restricted lakes. The A20 offers convenient size, usable design and stylin’ performance for a price that comes in under budget.

Additional Links
Axis A20 YouTube Video
Find your nearest Axis Wake Research dealer.
A20 Photos on Axis Wake Flickr Channel

The Size
At 20 feet long from bow to stern the A20 is designed to be as convenient to tow and store, as it is fun to drive and ride. The A20 is the perfect solution for families who ride on boat length-restricted lakes, garage their boat or tow with a mid-sized vehicle. The goal for the A20 is to provide as much interior room and wake performance as a much larger wakeboard boat in a more manageable package. Thanks to A20 hull design and a rider-centric interior layout, Axis Wake Research has succeeded in their quest to create a 20-foot boat that does not compromise convenience, comfort or performance.

The Wake
The Axis Wake Research Team modeled this 20-foot boat after the A22 to kick-up pro caliber wakes. An un-weighted A20 has a very mellow and extremely stable wake, perfect for beginners and skiers. However, when you combine the standard Wakebox 800 Ballast System with the available Plug-N-Play ballast system and auto-set wedge, this wake will keep even pro riders amped.

Being the only standard hard tank, sub-floor wake enhancement system available in the price-point class, the Wakebox is comprised of three hard ballast tanks mounted below the floor in both the rear and center of the boat, totaling 800 pounds. Opt for the Axis Plug N’ Play Ballast System and add up to 1300 pounds or more to your A20 in the form of custom designed Fly High sacks. The Plug N’ Play ballast fits nicely in the rear storage lockers and in the bow under the seat cushions, leaving room for storage in both areas. All locations can be filled and drained with switches on the dash. Looking for another 1000 pounds of displacement? Add the exclusive Axis Auto Set Wedge and you will bring your wake footprint to nearly 3100 pounds of displacement. All of this without compromising floor space and barely encroaching on your storage areas.

The Interior
The A20 has room for 11 with lounge seating covered in corrosion-resistant G&T Premium Grade 30 oz. Marine Vinyl. The under-seat storage can swallow all the gear and more. Under-seat storage lighting is available for function and chill factor in red, white or blue LED colors. The machined aluminum AXray kick panel offers enough visibility to keep track of your items along with an amazing look, especially when lit. The ballast-free rear storage area is unobstructed and offers an above engine storage bin to gently warm those chilly wakeboarding accessories like wet suits, rash guards and life vests. Seating is customizable for a variety of riding situations and there is plenty of room for all your friends and family. The rear seat is branded as SkyBox seating and gives passengers VIP treatment with a removable bench that can be positioned anywhere in the center of the lounge. Axis also designed the available ChillAX convertible walk-through seat to accommodate another wake sport spectator and provide a back rest for an additional passenger in the bow. Studded with stainless bead-blasted grab handles, available MTX speakers, textured vinyl, colored accents and a laser-cut Axis badge, the side panel is something you would expect to see in a much more expensive boat. The TriAX Bow is wide enough for a group not just a couple and its open lounge style is the ultimate in comfort. Even the transom has convenience and style built-in with a rider staging seat, tooled in.

The Driver Experience
The Helm of the A20 welcomes a driver and as many as four observers with comfortable seating. The oversized driver’s seat is equipped with dual density foam and the dash ergonomically designed for perfect driver control.

At the dash, the Axis gauges include scrolling digital screens displaying everything from fuel to depth to cruise control functions. Three-stage rocker switches command nearly every boat system with ease. The standard power plant provides 335 horses of fuel-injected power. Axis offers the 400 horsepower Raptor engine for those riders that love to show some muscle. Both engines are available with a saltwater package. The A20 extends driver control with rack and pinion steering and a phenomenal ride, even in rough-water.

The Look
The A20’s gel coat accents introduce accents of color to a sharp hull and deck design. The A20 has a customizable look. Choose from three gel coat layouts, Straight-up, Flip-side and the available Tricked-out scheme. You can even opt for a completely solid boat available in 18 different colors and 3 metal flake gel coats. Looking to turn a few more heads on the water, pull the trigger on the Vandall Edition Package. Complete with a custom Vandall wrap this special edition A20 is set-up the same way Axis Pro Team Rider Randall “The Vandall” Harris configures his Axis.

The aggressively styled bow finishes the tough look and adds another unique element to this price-point boat. The collapsible FatAX tower combines oversized 3-inch black powder coated aluminum tubing and billet aluminum bases for a one-of-kind rear sweeping wakeboard tower that is easy on the eyes. The FatAX tower is through-bolted to the deck with a backing plate for added strength. No corners cut, just pricing slashed. The Wingless MH Windshield accentuates the rugged simplicity of the A20 and allows the driver to dock easily without leaving the seat.

The Guarantee
All of this performance, accommodation and style is created with production practices and materials approved by the best selling water sports boat manufacturer in the world. Axis Wake Research is offering price-point segment-leading Limited Lifetime protection complete with a 3-year engine warranty including fuel and electrical systems and a 2-year bow to stern warranty, the second year covering parts only.

Specifications
Length: 20'
Beam: 98"
Draft: 27"
Capacity: 11 persons
Weight: 3200 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 48 gallons
Std HP: 335
Max HP: 400
Std Prop: 13.5x16 Acme 537

Find your nearest Axis Wake Research dealer and head down to experience the 2011 A20 and A22 wakeboard boats in person.

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New Axis A20 Video

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) continues to look to the customers to tell us what kind of boats we need to design. We bring to you the all new Axis A20. Maintaining the general look and style lines of the Axis A22 the A20 brings some unique advantages, for those of you who need to store your boat in a smaller garage, or who use it on lakes that have length restrictions or even need to tow the boat behind a smaller vehicle, the Axis A20 is the boat for you. We looked at our competitors 20 foot offerings and it’s the same old story. In order to get a price point boat you have to give up styling, performance and interior room. But through thoughtful engineering and design we are confident that when you look at the A20 you will see we have not given up anything. The A20 is a unique hull design. You will find that the A20 when unweighted is a very mellow and extremely stable wake, perfect for the beginner. However you will see that when in conjunction with our Plug-N-Play ballast system this wake grows to make even the pro riders happy. To experience the new A20 in person, visit your nearest Axis Wake Boat Dealer.

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Get Your Swag on With Axis Wake

Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) just released their new line of swag. These threads are designed to represent an allegiance to the simple, but high performance, big air lifestyle without the requirement of deep pockets. Clean stylish designs meet materials built for the for wake sports at reasonable prices in the Axis Wake line of clothing. Axis Wake Swag designs also offer the recognition that comes with such a unique company and line of boats. Just like the boats, Axis Swag centers on you. Check out the new line of Axis branded merchandise today at swag.axiswake.com.

Axis Wake Swag designs are simple, but distinct with an extremely attractive look. The company’s signature sideways “A” and cross hairs says a lot within a concise framework and it is incorporated into every design. Even if you don’t own a boat yet, you’ll want to pick up some of this high quality apparel.

Instead of sporting the same brands that line the shelves at the local mall, you can turn heads by wearing a company that promotes style, simplicity, performance and price.

Adam McCall, Managing Director for Axis Wake Research, had this to say about the new swag. “Building excellent boats is our core competency. We have developed this new program in a way that allows us to focus on our core competency while still creating excitement for the Axis Wake Brand through high quality, stylish apparel. We have developed a clothing line that will give customers something to be proud to wear. In conjunction, we’ve created the Axis Ink site to bring the ideas for styling straight out of the minds of the wake market.“

This new Project Adam is referring to, Axis Ink, is a concept which is a direct carry over from the way Axis Wake Research boats are designed - for the rider, by the rider. Axis Ink will be an online location, which allows customers and wake enthusiasts to post videos, pictures, and submit artwork for use in the Axis Wake apparel line and even participate in the boat graphic designs for new Model Years. McCall went on to say, “We plan to launch Axis Ink in the coming months and we are determined to prove, in everything we do from apparel to boat design, that Axis Wake Research is directed by our customers and the ideas of the wake market.” Further details on Axis Ink will surface soon.

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