Axis Love Everyone Especially Midwest Peeps

The Axis Wake (@AxisWake) Wolfpack went around the mid west looking for people to show off the A22 Axis to. They had a great time and met a lot of people. Check out the video!

The Axis Wake Research Team was set to stoke up the Midwest with an 11 day Positive Vibrations Tour that took them to 7 Axis dealerships. It kicked off in late July with Randall “The Vandall” Harris and the Axis Team giving boat demos, wakeboard clinics and getting their ride on behind these new price-point wakeboard boats. Learn more about the Positive Vibrations Tour stops.

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WakeWorld.com Interviews Axis Recon Rider Josh Twelker

Josh Twelker Axis Wake (@AxisWake) Recon Rider Interview by WakeWorld.com (@WakeWorld).

For many years the California Delta has produced and been home to some of the most stylish riders of our time. However, nothing can compare to what the young Josh Twelker is already doing on his board. I have had the pleasure of watching this young buck grow from learning his first invert to his first 7 and now scoring his first cover.

Josh is one of the most stylish riders in the biz right now doing things that most people would need to master yoga before trying. He is a calm, cool and collected guy on and off the water, but really expresses himself through his riding, which has definitely paid off for him. Get used to hearing his name a lot more. And dads, hide your daughters. This is Josh Twelker.

WW: Josh, give us the run down...
JT: My name is Josh Twelker. I'm 17 years old and I live in Discovery Bay on the California Delta.

WW: What is the best part about living on the Delta?
JT: The Delta is awesome! The best part of living on the Delta is that it's on the west coast and I get to ride on one of the most legendary spots for wakeboarding almost every day. There are so many different sloughs that you can almost always find good water.

WW: How long have you been riding for?
JT: I started when I was about nine years old, so about eight years now.

To read this entire interview visit WakeWorld.com.

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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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Team Axis Making the Plains Even Greater with an RV Trip

The Axis Wake Research (@AxisWake) Team is set to stoke up the Midwest with an 11 day Positive Vibrations Tour that will take them to 7 Axis dealerships. It kicked off yesterday with Randall “The Vandall” Harris (@ThisizVandall) and the Axis Team giving boat demos, wakeboard clinics and getting their ride on behind these new price-point wakeboard boats. Drop by an Axis Midwest Stop near you, hang out and learn from a wakeboarding legend. Contact one of the 7 dealers that the Midwest PVT will be stopping by in order to find out how you can ride with the crew, learn about Axis Wake Research, and help put out the vibe!

Positive Vibrations Tour Stops
7/18 – Indiana: Morse Lake Inboards, Indianapolis
7/19 – Indiana: Main Channel Marine, Syracuse
7/20 – Michigan: Coldwater Lake, Coldwater
7/21 – Michigan: The Edge, Portage
7/22 – Michigan: Skiers Pier, Detroit
7/24 – Illinois: Munson Marine, Chicago
7/26 – Minnesota: Minnesota Inboard Water Sports, Excelsior

Vandall will be joined by Axis Product Expert Matt Bishop, and professional riders Trevor Maur, and Daniel Walden. The team will be lead and kept out of jail by Managing Director, Adam McCall. McCall had this to say about the crew he’s formed for this journey, “Vandall needs no explanation as to why he’s with me and Keith would have joined but he and I decided that the WolfPack would maintain our steeze on the Pro Tour and at Nationals. Matt is extremely knowledgeable about Axis and wears many different hats for the company as well as is real good at telling me that my riding lacks Vandall’s style. Trevor is not only a great rider, never so much as crossing the wake without a proper grab, but he is a professional wake coach on the West Coast. Daniel is our staff chef, because he can lay down some cuisine like none other, but he also is a pro rider, having made it to semi-finals at the KY Pro Tour Stop a few weeks ago, in a speedo… giving him clear title to ‘Boldest Rider on the Pro Tour’.”The crew will travel from dealership to dealership educating the crowd on the art of wakeboarding with style and the 2011 Axis Wake Research line of boats, all while having a great time meeting everyone.

A few Axis Dealers have built entire events around their Axis PVT Stop. This Sunday Morse Lake Inboard hosted a beach party at Bella Vita Resort on Lake Geist, in addition to offering boat demonstrations and a wakeboard clinic. Munson Marine has scheduled their Petite Lake Party Gras on the same day as the Illinois stop.

The Tweets and Facebook updates will be flying with this group. Make sure to tune in to the Axis Wake social media channels to keep up on their antics! (@AxisWake on Twitter or Axis Wake on Facebook)

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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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