Axis Spitfire (SPF) Front Wing

The Axis Spitfire (SPF) Front Wing is a dedicated surf-oriented foil wing from New Zealand-based Axis Foils. Recognizable by its elliptical planform — a shape that draws comparison to the iconic WWII fighter aircraft — the Spitfire uses a straight median line across its span and minimal tip turndown to deliver precise, predictable carving behavior. Axis designed the wing around moderate chord lengths that taper smoothly from root to tip, paired with a relatively thin foil profile that favors higher top-end speed while the wider chords maintain accessible low-end lift. The Spitfire is offered in ten sizes ranging from the 620 through the 1180, covering a broad spectrum of rider weights and wave conditions.

• Available sizes: 620, 670, 720, 780, 840, 900, 960, 1030, 1100, 1180
• Wingspan (1100): 1100 mm
• Chord (1100): 160 mm
• Surface area (1100): 1423 cm²
• Aspect ratio (1100): 8.66
• Wingspan (1180): 1180 mm
• Chord (1180): 165 mm
• Surface area (1180): 1554 cm²
• Aspect ratio (1180): 9.13
• Surface area (900): 1099 cm²
• Aspect ratio (900): 7.25
• Surface area (840): 1006 cm²
• Camber: 2.5% standard; 2.75% on the 1180
• Recommended fuselage: Axis Advance (Black)
• Recommended stabilizers: Progressive or Skinny rear wing ranges

The Spitfire is built for riders who prioritize carving and wave performance. Smaller sizes in the range — the 620 through 840 — suit advanced prone and wing foilers looking for tight, responsive turns in quality surf. These sizes reward committed riders who want to drive hard through bottom turns and link rail-to-rail transitions. The mid-range sizes (900 and 960) offer a broader performance window, working well for intermediate-to-advanced riders across winging, prone, and SUP foiling in moderate wave conditions.

The larger Spitfires (1030 through 1180) open up the lineup to lighter wind sessions, smaller waves, and heavier riders. The 1180 in particular carries increased camber (2.75% versus the standard 2.5%) for easier lift, making it a practical option for light-wind wing foiling and small-wave SUP sessions. Despite its wave-focused roots, Axis positions the Spitfire as a multi-discipline wing suitable for prone, SUP, winging, wake, downwind, and kite foiling.

Within the Axis range, the Spitfire occupies a middle ground between the HPS and ART wing families. The ART series uses a higher-aspect design that excels at glide and pump efficiency, while the HPS provides forgiving low-end lift with a different roll character. The Spitfire trades some of the ART's pure glide for a noticeably looser, more surf-oriented turning feel, and it handles tip breaches more gracefully than the HPS. Its development drew on lessons from the earlier ART Pro line, refining the shape into a dedicated carving platform.

For buyers comparing across brands, the Spitfire competes with other mid-to-high aspect surf-focused front wings in the 7–9 AR range. Its ten-size lineup is unusually broad, which makes it easier to dial in the right surface area for a given rider weight and typical conditions without switching wing families entirely.