Axialfest West 2022 - Was it worth it?

[@rchobbynl]

I love the fact that (almost) all the comments are critizizing the amount of rocks... It's an event for rc's, not for having the biggest rock. It's about having a good time with friends and the hobby

[@sprocket374]

You're right. But past venues were way more fun from a driver perspective.

[@jollygreengiant7070]

If I was to head to "my first axialfest to rock crawl" and saw decorative river rocks the size of a softball dumped in the woods, I'd be pretty upset. the people that go yearly just to hang out, I see your point. It's a "high school reunion" feeling catching up.

[@moosejawrc]

Great resort and amenities. Owners were very happy to have us nerds there. Motivates me to adopt a trail and help build it next year!

[@SUb-xo4ty]

I just wanted one rock garden.. I didn't bring super swampers for the dust bowl. It was as disappointing as the reliability of my Wraith on 3S. . They need to have locals come and make it nice. People that went last year said it was 10x as better. I do like my Basecamp 👍.

[@michaelc3416]

I know nothing of that area, and while I understand there are many consideration that go into planning a location for such an event, I was sort of surprised to see such an absence of natural rock formations. I have a particular dislike for rip-rap. Looks like a nice natural course nonetheless, considering the natural terrain they were working with anyway....

[@Random4RC]

This was my first Axialfest, flew in from Texas. We have a pretty dedicated local group that builds and maintains woodland trails. I guess I was hoping for some more variety in terrain. I'm glad I bailed early on Saturday to drive the terrain around Loon Lake. I'll try a different event next year. Lots of people from Axialfest we're also out at the Rubicon trail head, maybe they could have organized a shuttle to host at least one event there.

[@jollygreengiant7070]

They should of had a " bring a rock, get half price admission" coupon.. Then they might of had enough rocks for 1 course. 😄

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

They had some elaborate courses built but I didn’t run them all. Events are my favorite time to hang out with people.

[@SUb-xo4ty]

So true 😂

[@thebutcher907]

It was an incredible weekend at Axialfest so awesome to so many people have so much fun . That crew from Operation 11 Charlie what a group of amazing gentlemen Thank you for sharing Harley

[@MrsRabbit8]

Not what i imagined. Been to Tshoe many times, so many beautiful rock formations. It must've been hard to secure that kind of land. This looks cool too, more of a trail truck thing. When i go next year, I'll be making some detours to some proper rock.

[@telfow1]

hands down best part was the vlog take over. integy parts, 25KG servo. lol!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Eric actually filmed the second part in timelapse. I wonder what he said…

[@blktrtl]

same. i heard those guys are pretty cool... lol

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

You got a pet rock it needs a name. Have it on the show. Like button selected. As always many thanks for the effort Josh.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I kept it! I’ll find a fun place for it.

[@saturnfivehynrgrc581]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Oh yeah that's a must. You have to...

[@Tom_Wade]

I’d name it Rich… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WestyCoastHermit]

Rocks or no Rocks, it looks like fun was had!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I left smiling both days.

[@WestyCoastHermit]

@@HarleyDesignsInc Excellent!!

[@Ruckus_Crawler]

Great video man. I'm kinda obsessing over the Ripper, I love that you push that bad boy.

[@Tombuilds-yh2md]

It was not like any other axialfest i have been too, no good trails, long drawn out events and raffles, and some how the blue fj crawler that was made by element won best in show in the axialfest concourse it was a joke this year

[@blakedenley3792]

Glad I didn't waste my time and money driving to Cali for a forest crawl event. Plenty of forest I can crawl around in in oregon.

[@robertfonseca7657]

It was not all on the ground. Several were in the trees or made with trees. Course I, A and D were the best. I drive from Portland and it was well worth the drive. I hope they have it there again.

[@blakedenley3792]

@@robertfonseca7657 if it would have been held at a place similar to horseman center park for proline by the fire last year I would have gone. I had the free entry for buying the scx6.

[@GrimJerr]

I am kind of surprised that with all of the natural terrain available in just a short drive from Sacramento that they picked a site that was so underwhelming and used so many artificial arrangements. On the Good side it shows that with some hard work it might be possible to at least simulate an event like this in the dirt pan I live on. I would have to guess the primary concern was for having a venue that was accessible and easier for vendors and participants to move around in, and that can't be an easy ask !

[@owenflanagan7734]

Any chance you will be making it to axialfest east in 2023? I would love to see some of your awesome rigs

[@Bikerzee24]

Glad to see you and the wife out playing, trails were awesome, event was awesome...wasn't let down at all!

[@zachdoarn9283]

Was my first time this year. No complaints and I will be back next year. Thought it was a great setup.

[@blktrtl]

i love that in the vendor pan, i was in my booth then magically in reefs.. hollywood magic! lol

[@robertfonseca7657]

It was a great event, well worth the long drive from Portland . Trail A had a section that climbed about 15 ft into a tree. My truck fell at one point but I actually caught it.(lucky catch). Robbs Resort was a great venue.

[@fencer39]

The blue crawler with the black roof.....what body is that please?

[@jerryvolpini7987]

That rock, too funny 🤣 Looks like a good time was had by all, definitely one I want to attend 👍

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’ll cherish the rock forever 😂

[@The918OBS]

Thanks for sharing for us okies that can't come out there .

[@leestewart5424]

Looked like a great event Ripper looks Excellent out there Definitely want to attend Thanks for the video

[@Bird7x]

I thought the venue was ok but the trails were not nearly as interesting as previous years. That being said, I thought the camping was fine and the crew I was with all enjoyed being out, getting away from reality, and playing with our tiny trucks. Overall, it was worth the effort and I will be going again.

[@220swift]

Good to meet you Josh, Nicole,bummer I didn’t check out the ripper , some day cheers

[@JeepBro]

Nice! I’m going next year once I finish building my SCX10ii Ultra4 Jeep rig! Hopefully I get my wraith Ibex build done too!

[@ianroberts8371]

That lime green truck body though... 🤔😍

[@F.N.G.RC1]

This looks like such a rad event. I want to make it to one but probably wont be next year unfortunately or fortunately I will be getting married around the same time and I don't think I can talk my fiance into this being our honeymoon lol

[@andrewrichey7374]

I love it Josh when you go to axial fest 👍👍😎 You have such great video of the event, this would be my dream but just too far for me to go I’m here in Manchester Michigan so I really appreciate when you share you’re awesome videos

[@brentpollock4137]

Thanks for sharing your experience ✌

[@scottoblander9419]

Thanks for taking the time to video Josh. Trying to figure out if I can make the drive to PLBF this fall.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Make it happen! It wouldn’t be that bad from AZ.

[@scottoblander9419]

@@HarleyDesignsInc would be form Seattle. Only in AZ in the winter!

[@paulfallon8261]

Love it I'm glad you kept Eric's vid after he stole your gopro! LOL

[@travistaylor8122]

Id really like to see you and Matt do a rock bouncer build off, then go compete in an Adiktiv racing comp. Then film some 1:1 pro rock bouncers

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’m hoping to build a new chassis soon but it won’t be all out bouncer. I will likely be using Ryft axles at least though.

[@brettskinner5824]

very cool was it Hella hot? Lol glad you got out and shared it with folks who would love to be there but for reasons can't

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

It was way cooler than it was at home! In the shade it was amazing, but in the sun it would get you. Probably mid 80’s.

[@andymarshall4014]

What body was that green 71-72 c10? Looked like it actually had a bed with depth

[@WestyCoastHermit]

I'd like to know too. It looked good!

[@Random4RC]

It is the new body from Proline. It should be covered in the Scale News Update, it was released over the weekend

[@WestyCoastHermit]

@@Random4RC just saw that in the news. Thank you!!

[@Smile-N-Bear]

Nice Footage! Thanks for share'n Bro! Right On 💪

[@craigj.m351stang9]

Great job, wish we could have been there!!!

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

We had a great time, plan on next year!

[@alankowalski8781]

They need to expand that. Add a bashing event. Etc etc. We could also use something here on the East Coast

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Axial doesn't really make bashers. This is a brand customer appreciation event. They also have Proline by the Fire which has more of what you're suggesting.

[@creekcreeperrc7972]

Geee you would think with how much money they make they could've used somewhere with natural rock..

[@grvtyboyRC]

Looked like it was worth it. Trails looked like they really spent some time and effort to get them setup. Looked fun.

[@robertfonseca7657]

You are right, they had to have spent a lot of time putting those runs together. Trail I was long with no gates on the ground. I think there 75 gates for that run. I’ve never seen anything like that before. All I could think at first was what tires work best on wood?🤔 I had flat-irons with dual stage foam and they worked pretty good.

[@laddridgerc3828]

That’s very awesome my friend!

[@peteb8885]

no wocks? WTF?

[@andymerc190E]

Why is there no Axialfest for us Canadians??? And if there is, then why don't I know about it?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

You know Canadians are allowed at this event already? :)

[@andymerc190E]

Lol 🤣 I know. Being in Ottawa, Ontario It's the whole distance thing. I can cross the border, but I don't want to have to. Looked like a great time though

[@eskor-h3518]

So it is hadly resigns with flop that truck. And it's not the ripper, it's the tipper. Happy roll owers.

[@Nico-ds7fj]

great event. trails were fun. the Rubicon is world class. everyone that was apprehensive about the beer rules were misguided.

[@roush611]

Ha ha ha we may or may not have kept a cooler of beer with us at all times. Also spent a small fortune at the bar between our group. 🤣😂

[@Nico-ds7fj]

@@roush611 same same. very mellow environment that i thoroughly enjoyed.

[@TVsGringoStarr]

I guess it's neat that they built the worlds largest backyard course, but I would have been pissed if I paid money to go out and that's where the event was held.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

So much of the value of events is from the people you get to meet and hang with. I do love rock crawling but I wasn’t leaving disappointed.

[@RCKRAZE3878]

It looks like no effort was put into this event, shame on axial for promoting this garbage!! We need to get back to Cisco Grove expediently

[@220swift]

The largest rock pile you could ever imagine was only 25 minutes away

[@robertfonseca7657]

It was no backyard course. It was actually very impressive the amount of work they put into building trails. Trail I was about 75 gates all made from trees. Trail A had a climb that went 15 ft up into a tree. I went expecting it to not be very good. If they have it there again I will go.

[@yellowdogadventures]

7:49 that is the same line I took there.

[@EricsRC]

Can I bring non axial rigs?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

No. It’s an Axial customer appreciation event.

[@lilbobbycustoms2747]

Is that a Catwoman doll on your dash Josh

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

A red head cat woman specifically.

[@hellofromsoutheastalaskarc7517]

Hello from southeast alaska hope your day is going well bro

[@adamtebben9512]

Very cool!

[@allmightygreat1892]

Good video.

[@jamesknoll2424]

Glad I didn’t go would have rather camped on the con and crawled there

[@220swift]

Yes it was worth it !

[@27hogue]

Unreal they didn’t use the rubicon. Literally the most iconic trail on the west coast.

[@Ivebeenhad]

I don’t think they can use public trails for sanctioned events like these.

[@27hogue]

There are many events open to the public on the rubicon. I’m sure they would have to get a permit but it’s not impossible.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

There wouldn’t have been any camping for the general public is the issue. The Rubicon just wouldn’t facilitate this event.

[@27hogue]

@@HarleyDesignsInc there is a camp site directly across from the main entrance to the rubicon. But your right it would be a lot more work for them to set up booths and have everything they had set up. But could of at least held one of the comps out there or something.

[@ericbaker2030]

Great video Josh! I think the venue was great, the trails are very well laid out. AxialFest is not strictly a rock crawling event, Axial build’s many different vehicles for many different types of RC enthusiast. I built a “trail truck” (sorry Josh) for this year and had a fun time with it on the courses. All my other rigs are crawlers and like others have said just a few miles up the road you have The Rubicon Trail. The Robb’s Resort staff were fantastic and very appreciative of the Axial fans in attendance. I would not be a bit surprised if the owners of Robb’s didn’t build a rock course somewhere on the grounds for future events. Heck, we even watched Flying Cars one night with a few others.

[@danielkonrad1444]

Before criticising this Event, Imagine what it takes to organise something of that size. But you cant please everybody.

[@sprocket374]

Looks like a HUGE let down. The area is terrible compared to the past events. Glad I didn't decide to go. Axial please go back to Donners or something cool. Heck give Kirkwood CA a look. Lots of rock and possibilities right there.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I’m never disappointed when hanging out with friends but I do love the rock in the Kirkwood area, Silver Lake specifically.

[@fdougwillman132]

Thanks for sharing. Another event and still no Armageddon challenge?

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I know, I need to get more of that!

[@1LACOSRC]

Rad! 🔥💯🤙

[@olafstrand9965]

But, you didn't even use the rock...

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

I used it as a pillow 😁

[@meirdeaph]

Awsome

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘woooooooooooooooo🤘

[@amosburton164]

Integy huh? seems like an order cancellation is imminent

[@shaynejenkins446]

Just like last year. Not a single person wants to upload videos from Axialfest west. Lame venue is why.

[@Mikey1962]

Just wondering is the only music available for KZbin nowadays the heavy bass and clap track, seriously that's all I hear on you tube videos these days Josh just some form of bass and a clap track. Its getting hard to watch anything these days because of that. Don't believe me take a listen to almost ANY rc car or otherwise related video and its the type of sound track that is copied everywhere and its getting really tiering to listen to. Im a person who doesn't have a problem letting a content creator know when something is not right, problem it would seem that everyone is afraid to speak their minds on such topics then the video creators think all is well in la la land so nothing changes. Imagine only being able to listen to one style of music for the rest of your life, that's what you tube is getting like with all this heavy bass/clap/stomp crap "music" in every video. If ya dont agree with me that's fine but at least im not afraid to let folks know. Music has been around for a very very long time, surely one can find something else other than this brain dead stuff, I found tons of good music in just a few min's of searching and copyright free as well. I couldn't comment on the video Josh because as soon as the noise started to play I had to turn away, surely im not the only one who feels this way.

[@scaleaddict7688]

Tells everybody on his KZbin channel to make sure that they drive a "Axial" branded vehicle at "Axial" fest because thats what makes sense but continues to Drive his Ripper made by Vanquish through the whole field of courses... 😅

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

That’s because the Ripper is just the “body” basically. It used axial frame rails, axial style transmission, axial style axles. It perfectly fits their rules, even when they were much more strict. I don’t bend their rules in any way, it’s their event and I think people should follow it.

[@jstro-hobbytech]

That 10 second loop you had playing only to replace with an even worse one. Not hiding your open distain for everyone showed alot of tact as well. Buy better music

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

Distain? The only reason I go to events is to hang out with people and meet people I don’t know. I can go crawl these rocks any time.

[@00godlovesus]

Are you the worst driver

[@bacongl]

I was pretty disappointed actually. The place smelled like poop everywhere. The trails were devoid of actual rocks. They bored me to tears. I hated the music. They kept shilling for the bar and thier 8$ canned beer. The awards ceremony was dragged out just so they could shill for the bar. The shower and restroom situation was a joke. I actually don't like the venue. Cisco Grove blows it away imho. If iit is at the same place next year, i will be skipping it.

[@robertfonseca7657]

I was there all 3 days and camping. There was no poop smell everywhere. The bathrooms were porta potty’s but they were service each day and the ones I used were clean. I saw both Robbs resort and Horizon Hobby people checking on bathrooms at regular at different times.

[@bacongl]

@@robertfonseca7657 Your experience maybe different but mine was horrendous.

[@Ivebeenhad]

Axial… err… Horizon Hobby will never allow anything in except Axial vehicles because Traxxas TRXs would be EVERYWHERE. Odd that Axial started the ‘exclusive’ event crap, and HH keeps the exclusive attitude even being a company that will include all in, if it’s in THEIR portfolio. PROLINE BY THE FIRE events allow all cars in, that’s where I’m going. HH BLOWS.

[@HarleyDesignsInc]

ummmm, you know that Horizon also OWNS Proline Racing and runs Proline By The Fire right?

[@2007CHANCHO]

Lmao

[@Ivebeenhad]

@@HarleyDesignsInc I do now, thanks. Now it makes even less sense.

[@chrisburnsed6349]

The place sucked. Well, for this event anyway. I miss traveling to the recon g6 events. The locations they went too were fantastic. Sooo much better than axialfest. Even the proline events are far better imo.

[@220swift]

Yes it was worth it !

[@220swift]

Yes it was worth it !