Axis High Performance Speed (HPS) Front Wing

The Axis High Performance Speed (HPS) Front Wing is a carbon hydrofoil front wing designed by New Zealand-based Axis Foils for riders seeking speed and glide without sacrificing usability. The HPS line sits in the performance tier of the Axis range, succeeding the earlier High Aspect (HA) series with a refined foil profile built around low camber and a high aspect ratio planform. Available in seven sizes from 650 mm to 1050 mm wingspan, the HPS is constructed in carbon and mounts exclusively on Axis Black Series fuselages, which use a thinner profile to reduce parasitic drag at speed.

Axis positions the HPS as a versatile performance wing suited to wing foiling and downwind paddling as primary disciplines, while the larger sizes also serve SUP foil, prone, wake, and windsurf foil use. The smaller sizes in the lineup target tow foiling, freestyle wing foiling, and kite foiling.

• Construction: Carbon
• Fuselage compatibility: Axis Black Series fuselage
• Available sizes: HPS 650, HPS 700, HPS 830, HPS 880, HPS 930, HPS 980, HPS 1050
• HPS 1050: 1050 mm wingspan / 170 mm chord / 7.55 aspect ratio
• HPS 980: 980 mm wingspan / 160 mm chord / 7.49 aspect ratio
• HPS 930: 930 mm wingspan / 155 mm chord / 7.34 aspect ratio
• HPS 880: 880 mm wingspan / 150 mm chord / 7.17 aspect ratio
• HPS 700: 700 mm wingspan / 160 mm chord / 5.63 aspect ratio

The HPS is aimed at intermediate to advanced riders who have moved past the learning phase and want a meaningful step up in speed and efficiency. The wing's low-camber foil section — the lowest in the Axis lineup — reduces drag at higher speeds, while its balanced planshape and carefully tuned downturn and tip twist keep handling predictable. That combination makes the HPS more approachable than many high-aspect designs from other brands, which often demand expert-level riding to manage stability.

Larger sizes like the HPS 1050 work well for heavier riders or lighter wind sessions, generating lift at moderate speeds without the abrupt acceleration that can unsettle newer foilers. Smaller sizes such as the HPS 700 and HPS 650 suit lighter riders or higher-wind conditions where top-end speed and quick directional changes matter more than low-end lift. Riders stepping up from the Axis BSC line will find a familiar feel with noticeably more glide and a higher cruise speed.

Within the Axis range, the HPS occupies the middle performance slot between the BSC (Broad Spectrum Carve) family and the top-tier ART series. The BSC wings offer easier lift-off and more forgiving low-speed handling, making them the go-to for progression and all-around riding. The ART wings push the aspect ratio and glide ceiling further for competitive and expert-level use. The HPS bridges that gap — delivering genuine speed gains over the BSC while remaining comfortable enough that most riders can adapt within a few sessions.

Axis pairs the HPS with Progressive or Speed rear stabilizers for a performance-oriented setup, though riders transitioning from BSC wings can start with a slower rear wing to ease the shift. In the broader market, the HPS competes with other mid-to-high aspect carbon front wings such as the Armstrong HA series and the Unifoil Hyper line, each offering a similar speed-focused philosophy at comparable price points.