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When clicking through the 2013 Boat Buyers Guide we all dream of ordering up one of the hottest new flagship wakeboard boats, but sometimes we need to scale it down a bit. Still wanting to enjoy all that a wakeboard boat can give you, but making a commitment to the top-of-the-line boats will have to wait a year or two?

One of the great things about wakeboarding is being able to put your own style on a trick that’s been done the same way for years. In this case, it’s a 360. I’ve been working on a wrapped heelside frontside 360 with a tuck knee grab that looks pretty unique...

I pulled the Fall 2012 cover of TransWorld WAKEBOARDING with a tuck knee grab off the kicker. I tweaked that move so hard that I almost got my knee to the board. Now, you may not go to that level on your lake, but you can have a lot of fun with tuck knee tricks, especially when you can work them into a spin or a flip...

Whether you opt for the Alpine or our WetSounds systems in your Axis A20 or Axis A22, everyone on the lake will want to turn off their stereo when you cruise by.
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A bold new dash system; stronger, more comfortable vinyl; and easier-to-access storage anchor Axis’ new interiors.
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Ski Boat Review Tigé’s R20 isn’t one of those mammoth wakeboard boats. Instead, it delivers performance without the bulk. At exactly 20 feet long, its versatile hull design combined with standard features like the Vector tower, Tigé SpeedSet cruise control and a 900-pound ballast system make the R20 a standout among first-time inboard buyers...

Ski Boat Review Moomba’s Outback V is one of the best crossover boats on the market. The V-drive configuration means it wakeboards and surfs while also creating plenty of room in the lounge for you and 11 friends, and its nimble, 20-foot size and multifaceted hull means open-water slalom sets are easily within its capabilities...

Ski Boat Review The Moomba Mobius LSV has had a seriously amazing facelift for 2013. Moomba has managed to pack many new-and-improved features on top of this veteran hull while still maintaining a low asking price...

Ski Boat Review Malibu’s 21 Ride is an all-around wake-sport workhorse that offers everything you need to ride at a great price. This former Wakesetter has a classic Malibu look and feel with quality that has stood the test of time, not to mention dependable wakes...

Ski Boat Review The Elite V C4 is Centurion’s best multisport performer. With its versatile 21½-foot length and 93-inch beam, the Elite V C4 can pull the full range of water sports, from wakeboarding and surf sessions to wakeskating and even recreational skiing...

Ski Boat Review The Centurion Avalanche C4 mixes a flagship legacy with first-time-buyer value. Once the flagship wakeboard boat of the Centurion Boats line, the Avalanche has a long track record of proven performance...

Ski Boat Review The Recon Edition of the Axis A20 is not only a rider-designed wake boat with an emphasis on no-frills function; it's also a way to show your support for America's armed forces. A donation is made to the Wounded Warrior Fund with every purchase...

Ski Boat Review At 22 feet, the Axis A22 is the perfect size for creating a massive wake and comfortably fitting your whole crew, while still maintaining maneuverability and ease of trailering. Wakes are clean and reliable, with just the right pop from factory ballast all the way up to pro levels with added weight...

See Axis Boats' best-ever ballast in action. The revamped setup features both sub-floor hard-tank ballast and option Plug N Play, which together add as much as 2,200 pounds of wake-shaping weight. Thanks to new HI-FLO pumps, all that weight fills in seconds, so you spend less time waiting and more time on the water...