Axis Pump & Glide (PNG) Front Wing

The Axis Pump & Glide (PNG) Front Wing is a carbon hydrofoil front wing line from New Zealand-based Axis Foils, built around a high-camber, thin-profile foil section that prioritizes low-speed lift and efficient pumping. The PNG series spans six sizes — from the compact 850 to the expansive 1310 — each tuned to deliver easy takeoffs and sustained glide in minimal-power conditions. Axis designed the PNG family for disciplines where getting on foil early and staying up with minimal input matters most: light-wind wing foiling, SUP foiling, dock starts, and open-ocean downwind runs. The line uses a high stall angle foil section, meaning the wing maintains lift at slower speeds where other designs would lose flow and drop.

• Construction: Carbon
• Available sizes: PNG 850, PNG 910, PNG 910B, PNG 1010, PNG 1150, PNG 1300, PNG 1310
• PNG 850: 850 mm wingspan · 150 mm max chord · 6.81 aspect ratio · 1,102 cm² area
• PNG 910: 910 mm wingspan · 160 mm max chord · 6.80 aspect ratio · 1,268 cm² area
• PNG 1010: 1,010 mm wingspan · 160 mm max chord · 1,430 cm² area
• PNG 1150: 1,150 mm wingspan · 180 mm max chord · 7.72 aspect ratio · 1,778 cm² area
• PNG 1300: 1,300 mm wingspan · 180 mm max chord · 9.94 aspect ratio · 1,712 cm² area
• PNG 1310: 1,310 mm wingspan · 185 mm max chord · 8.53 aspect ratio · 2,080 cm² area

The PNG line serves riders who need maximum low-end lift and long, efficient glide. The larger sizes — the 1150, 1300, and 1310 — suit riders learning to downwind, pumping from a dock start, or wing foiling in marginal wind. The 1310 is the dedicated pump-foil specialist, with the largest area in the lineup at 2,080 cm² and enough span to sustain flight through extended pump sequences. The 1150 offers a lower stall speed than the 1300 while still providing substantial area, making it a practical all-round choice for riders who want forgiving low-speed behavior. The 1300, with its near-10 aspect ratio, trades some area for a narrower chord that reduces drag during longer glides.

The mid-range 1010 and 910 sizes shift toward intermediate cruising. They retain the PNG's easy-lift character but trim wingspan enough to improve maneuverability. The 910B variant is oriented toward smaller-wave prone foiling, bridging the gap between dedicated pump wings and surf-style foils. Across the range, the PNG rewards riders who value early lift and sustained flight over top-end speed — the same high-camber profile that generates lift at low velocity limits the wing's peak velocity.

Within the Axis front wing catalog, the PNG sits as the low-speed, high-lift family — distinct from the higher-performance HPS and ART lines, which trade early lift for speed and turning response. For many riders, the PNG serves as a progression platform: learning to pump, building downwind skills, or flying in light wind before moving to a higher-aspect, lower-camber design. The V2 generation of the PNG 1300 introduced refinements to drag, acceleration, and turning while retaining the original's low-stall characteristics, so buyers should confirm whether they are purchasing V1 or V2 stock.

Compared to competing pump-and-glide wings from other brands — such as the Armstrong HA series or the F-One Eagle — the PNG line stands out for its breadth of sizes and its emphasis on a high stall angle that keeps less experienced riders flying. The 1310 in particular occupies a niche as an oversized pumping wing with limited direct competition at that span and area combination.