Bio
Download PDFThe Axe Women Loggers of Maine production is a self-contained turn-key event unlike any other lumberjack or lumberjill shows across the country. From the apparel of the Axe Women to the sets of the production, no detail has been spared in updating the logger show for the 21st century. The show is the centerpiece of the touring division of the newly created Pro Timber Sports Company based in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Alissa Harper, World Champion Axe Thrower with over 10 years experience working for the only other female lumberjill show in the country performed and managed the cast of the stationary show in Maine as well as the touring show in the owners absence. Alissa is the founder and president of the new company which also has a sporting competition side of the business giving her Axe Women a platform to compete.
The companys equipment sponsors are Northeast STIHL of Shelton, Connecticut which supplies the teams hot saws, (power saws) and LOGRITE of Vernon, Connecticut which provides the state-of-the-art logging sports equipment. Both sponsors are necessary to produce the touring exhibition as well as compete in various sporting championships around the world.
From arrival and set up to strike and load out the Axe Women team handles every single detail from behind the scenes to their world class performances, displaying the highest caliber, by some of the most recent World Champions in Axe Throw, Underhand Chop and Standing Block Chop.
So what makes Axe Women Loggers of Maine different from all the rest of the touring logging shows out there? First, you should know that every lumberjack performance since the inception of these type shows have spun off from one single show. There has literally been no change from the very first script, including the same old corny jokes and music. The new Axe Women show has a totally new script which not only entertains but informs the viewers of the history of logging all while wrapping the performance in contemporary country rock music.
Second, Axe Women features more current World Champion performers than any other show including various event championships from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012. Foremost, the Axe Women show is being produced by an experienced live show producer whose events have been performed around the globe. The one thing you will notice most of all is the show will be themed with real aesthetic sets so instead of looking over the log rolling tank and seeing whatever is in the background, whether it be a Ferris wheel, a corn dog stand or a row of port-a-potties, the set will be dressed with a hard backdrop which is provided by the only closed in 26 foot box trailer touring the lumberjack circuit.
Events which can be showcased at performances:
UNDERHAND CHOPPING
Athletes stand on top of a log, just inches from their feet using a 6 pound razor sharp axe and blaze through the wood. They chop from one side to the other. Great skill, determination and amazing accuracy are essential in the underhand chopping. It is truly an amazing experience to see! It is very popular and a fast growing event for Axe Women in the sport.
TWO WOMEN CROSS-CUT SAWING
Two Axe Women Cross-Cut saw through a slice of wood using a 5'6" long double-handled saw. Skill, speed and sheer determination are essential. The saws are Peg & Rakers; absolutely state of the art.
ONE WOMAN CROSS-CUT SAWING
One Axe Woman will Cross-Cut saw through a cookie of wood using the saw. Absolute determination and strength is a necessity in this competition. It is one of the hardest events when competing.
AXE THROWING
These gals throw a 2.5 pound double-headed axe at a target at about 20 feet away. The target stands 5 feet off the ground. The Axe Women get 3 throws; an amazing example of skill and accuracy. A big hit as audiences love it! Two of our Axe Women are World Champions in this event.
HOT SAWING
Two STIHL modified stock chain saws are used in this event by two Axe Women competing in a 3 cut race involving down, up and down cuts. It is loud, fast and a blast to watch! The souped up saws are not only hot looking but also hot and very dangerous to operate at these speeds as evidence by the chaps the Axe Women have to wear while performing this event.
LOG ROLLING
This has always been a favorite event to watch! Two Axe Women use their skills to stay atop a spinning Western Red Cedar log. One of the hardest skills to master, agility, perseverance and balance are very important skills in this competition; an exciting ride from beginning to end.
Interactive Log Rolling & Axe Throwing Instruction
During daylight hours between the Axe Women Loggers scheduled shows there will be a special opportunity for the fair or event attendees to take part and learn 2 totally different skills. There is one on one log rolling instruction and Ax Throwing instruction in the first of its kind touring attraction. Interactive instructors will charge participants a nominal fee to participate in learning these skills. These sports are perfect for most ages from kids to adults to learn the. Participants are required to sign a 2 page Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk form. All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian fill out and sign the forms.
Alissa Harper, World Champion Axe Thrower with over 10 years experience working for the only other female lumberjill show in the country performed and managed the cast of the stationary show in Maine as well as the touring show in the owners absence. Alissa is the founder and president of the new company which also has a sporting competition side of the business giving her Axe Women a platform to compete.
The companys equipment sponsors are Northeast STIHL of Shelton, Connecticut which supplies the teams hot saws, (power saws) and LOGRITE of Vernon, Connecticut which provides the state-of-the-art logging sports equipment. Both sponsors are necessary to produce the touring exhibition as well as compete in various sporting championships around the world.
From arrival and set up to strike and load out the Axe Women team handles every single detail from behind the scenes to their world class performances, displaying the highest caliber, by some of the most recent World Champions in Axe Throw, Underhand Chop and Standing Block Chop.
So what makes Axe Women Loggers of Maine different from all the rest of the touring logging shows out there? First, you should know that every lumberjack performance since the inception of these type shows have spun off from one single show. There has literally been no change from the very first script, including the same old corny jokes and music. The new Axe Women show has a totally new script which not only entertains but informs the viewers of the history of logging all while wrapping the performance in contemporary country rock music.
Second, Axe Women features more current World Champion performers than any other show including various event championships from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012. Foremost, the Axe Women show is being produced by an experienced live show producer whose events have been performed around the globe. The one thing you will notice most of all is the show will be themed with real aesthetic sets so instead of looking over the log rolling tank and seeing whatever is in the background, whether it be a Ferris wheel, a corn dog stand or a row of port-a-potties, the set will be dressed with a hard backdrop which is provided by the only closed in 26 foot box trailer touring the lumberjack circuit.
Events which can be showcased at performances:
UNDERHAND CHOPPING
Athletes stand on top of a log, just inches from their feet using a 6 pound razor sharp axe and blaze through the wood. They chop from one side to the other. Great skill, determination and amazing accuracy are essential in the underhand chopping. It is truly an amazing experience to see! It is very popular and a fast growing event for Axe Women in the sport.
TWO WOMEN CROSS-CUT SAWING
Two Axe Women Cross-Cut saw through a slice of wood using a 5'6" long double-handled saw. Skill, speed and sheer determination are essential. The saws are Peg & Rakers; absolutely state of the art.
ONE WOMAN CROSS-CUT SAWING
One Axe Woman will Cross-Cut saw through a cookie of wood using the saw. Absolute determination and strength is a necessity in this competition. It is one of the hardest events when competing.
AXE THROWING
These gals throw a 2.5 pound double-headed axe at a target at about 20 feet away. The target stands 5 feet off the ground. The Axe Women get 3 throws; an amazing example of skill and accuracy. A big hit as audiences love it! Two of our Axe Women are World Champions in this event.
HOT SAWING
Two STIHL modified stock chain saws are used in this event by two Axe Women competing in a 3 cut race involving down, up and down cuts. It is loud, fast and a blast to watch! The souped up saws are not only hot looking but also hot and very dangerous to operate at these speeds as evidence by the chaps the Axe Women have to wear while performing this event.
LOG ROLLING
This has always been a favorite event to watch! Two Axe Women use their skills to stay atop a spinning Western Red Cedar log. One of the hardest skills to master, agility, perseverance and balance are very important skills in this competition; an exciting ride from beginning to end.
Interactive Log Rolling & Axe Throwing Instruction
During daylight hours between the Axe Women Loggers scheduled shows there will be a special opportunity for the fair or event attendees to take part and learn 2 totally different skills. There is one on one log rolling instruction and Ax Throwing instruction in the first of its kind touring attraction. Interactive instructors will charge participants a nominal fee to participate in learning these skills. These sports are perfect for most ages from kids to adults to learn the. Participants are required to sign a 2 page Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk form. All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian fill out and sign the forms.
