Axis Wakeboard Boat Forum

Hey everyone. Just joined the Axis owner world with a new 2014 T22. Would like advise on what else we would need right away. It comes with two swivel board racks, 2 batteries, extra 500 lbs ballast bag in front and extra 750 lbs ballast bags in each rear side, 4 speakers on tower and Sony stereo, boat cover, ski pylon, upgraded engine to 350, chilax seat, mirror on windshield mount, surf gate (that was a turning point for us so I hope it meets the hype) and transom control for stereo and I think that's the works. We will use it mostly for kids surfing and boarding nothing too crazy yet.

Also ideas of where I should look for Bimini top if I get one and finally a basic surfboard ideas. We have one but it kinda big at about 5 ft.

Thanks for any advise.

The boat didn't come with an Axis bimini? That's strange...pretty rare for a dealer to order the boat without a bimini whether it be the standard or the Z5. Get it through the dealer. They should at least sell it to you at cost. If you plan on anchoring I'd get a small box anchor from Slide Anchor. It's a good idea to have a larger "boat board" surfboard that everyone can learn on.

Thanks a bunch for the reply AJ. I thought it was strange too. I will ask for a biminj at cost. I go in this Saturday to sign the final papers. Does anyone have any idea what they should cost?

Standard bimini with surf pockets should be $650-$700, Z5 bimini is very pricey (when ordering a boat it's about $2600, retail after purchase they are about $3400-ish and price varies widely from dealer to dealer on the Z5 which can only be bought through the dealer).

I'd also look into these dock lines as they are amazing and easy to use
http://www.wholesalemarine.com/stretch- ... oCWInw_wcB. Also get yourself a cheap scuba mask and floating knife just in case you get rope or fishing line tangled in your prop or to help a fellow boater. First aid kit, fire extinguisher, throw cushion, maybe a basic emergency tool kit with Duct tape and zip ties.

Look at the location... when you finally get some sun, you want to take it all in, not deploy a bimini. I would imagine in TX every single boat has a bimini.

I am in Michigan, ordered a T22 w/o bimini and have not regretted it.

It depends on how you use the boat too. We just use it to ride, then go back ashore at the lake house. If you plan to spend the entire day on the boat, that's a different story...

Thanks to everyone for the reply's / comments - I am in Minnesota so maybe it's similar to the Michigan and the bimini is not a huge need - will see and maybe look to get one later. I had one on my Supra and my wife liked it a bunch - will check with the dealer as well.

Also AJ - I like the dock lines - will get those (already got the other goodies like mask, fins, throw cushion etc... ) they have all been waiting patiently in my basement for a year after selling my 07 Supra - ready to get rolling again. We also have a 5 ft basic surf board so that would be good as a boat board to learn on and now my 15 year old would like something a bit more action oriented?

Cheers....DC

As far as surf boards go. They may be up to you doing some research as to what you think he would like the best. Themalibucrew has a great thread on how a lot of surf boards ride. I suggest checking it out.

Does your 15 year old want something more surf oriented or skim oriented?

Ronix's new surf line is much improved, or a custom piece from Doomswell.

Of course there is always Cove Wakesurfers for a skim style board.

I am pretty sure you just asked him to give his kid a calculus problem.

Find out all the features he doesn't like about your 5-ft board and tell us. We can help point you in a general direction. Btw, what brand and type is your 5-ft board?

Minnboatin just like Dezul said.. we need a little more information to help you with that question.

What brand/ model is your current board that he is riding.

What does he like/dislike about it (speed, size, responsiveness).

What is his height/weight and is he hitting a growth spurt soonish? Dont want to find a board for him that works now but will be too small in a season.

His skill level and tricks he is looking to do?

Plenty of options are out there for both surf style boards and skim and in varying price ranges.

I'd personally stick to the surf brands compared to the wakeboard brands but thats just me. You will pay a little more depending on the board but the surf guys are putting all of the R&D along with any money back into the surf game to help progress board designs. The majority of the Surf companies are also hands on from design, build and shipping the product here in the states compared to a random factory overseas.

Chaos/Shredstixx USA has been building wakesurf specific boards for a long time out in Texas and has a ton of different shapes and build layups to fit different rider sizes/styles and price ranges from $600-$850 new.

[url=http://www.soulcraftboarding.com/] SoulCraft [/ur] has been a popular board choice for many riders over the past few years.. especially going to any of the surf tour stops. Jeff hand builds them out here in Califonia and has some great shapes. The one drawback can be ordering a custom painted board during the season because he can and will get backed up with orders. If you are fine with the basic colored white boards, a few shops cary them in stock and ready to ship. I actually have 5 of his boards in stock now. Pricing on SoulCrafts are about $800-$900 depending on the size/model of the board.

Zombie Surf Co is a new company from Pro Surfer Chris Wolters and his dad Frank. They are designing and running the business but the boards are being built and manufactured by Jeff of SoulCraft. New on the scene but from the prototype Hybrid board I rode and a few others they have some great shapes. Chris' Pro Model board is still getting the final touches but I can't wait to try it too. They have a long board available as well. Pricing will be around $850-$900.

Inland Surfer also has the new Keenan surf style board at $950. The one drawback to Inland is the fact that they use their own fin boxes instead of Futures or FCS. By using their own boxes, you are limited to the fins they manufacture where as with everyone else you have the whole ocean catalog of surf fin offered by Futures or FCS to dial in your board.


For skimboards Victoria Skimboards are very hard to beat when you consider what you get for the price. Handbuilt in Southern California for the last 30 something years they have a lot of experience in the design and build process. The Factor is a great shape that is suitable for beginners but will still allow you to progress and those looking to really step up their air tricks would want to look into the Factor PCX. The PCX is the same shape as the Factor but has a Carbon Fiber top AND bottom sheet adding to its strength and stiffness. That stiffness keeps the board from flexing and slowing down in the water helping you carry your speed and really pop off the lip to air the board out.

They have a few others board in the lineup but if you are looking at a skimboard to progress your riding it would be the Factor or PCX. The nice thing about these is that you can you pick the colors you want and even custom art options for a few bucks more. Price range is $530 for the Factor and $605 for the PCX and that includes a top and bottom color of you choice but art designs can be added for more money.

Phase 5 also has some great skim boards. Similar to Victoria, they have been building ocean skim boards in Florida for the past 30 years or so as well but under the ZAP Skim name. They have a LOT of boards in their line up but for what your son might be looking to do if he wants to progress his riding I'd stick to the Danielo boards, either the Pro or the Diamond. The older Pro Carbons from 2013 and earlier were a better board design with a pintail instead of the snub design they now offer. The pintail gave the board a faster rail to rail response but the snub design and the Diamond tail give the board more stability and a bigger platform to pop off the lip from. The Danielo boards are about $700 new but they are only a top sheet of Carbon fiber and you get the the graphic that is on the board.