Skinny Rear Wings
The development of the much faster-running ARTPRO wings prompted AXIS to begin experimenting with reduced chord rear stabilisers to maximise this newfound speed advantage. With minimal span changes (just 7mm between them) and drastic chord reduction down to 55, 50, 45, 40 and 35mm, thay found positive gains in speed, control, balance and feel. The Skinnies have inherited many of the same characterises that make our Progressive range so popular, like the precise feel and seamless turn initiation plus recovery.
They are very low drag and free up speed and turning. Heavier riders and those less experienced will gravitate to the 55, 50 and 45 chord models, those who are lighter and or have greater experience might opt to reduce drag in the extreme and try the 40 or 35mm chord options.
The Skinniy rear wings inspire confidence by providing a more comfortable ride at speed, they reduce the normal buildup of front foot pressure that can be associated with high-speed foiling. They are a perfect match to ARTPRO foils, but keep in mind, your HPS, ART, PNG and even BSC, will equally benefit from the Skinny high-performance DNA.
Ultra High Modulus Carbon Skinnies
We've added two smaller Skinnies, the 358/30 and 358/25, to our range. The new Fireball foil section responds better with a longer fuselage and smaller rear wing. All our team riders (60-95kg) used the 358/35, so we created smaller versions. The 30 chord works well for most riders, while the 25, initially laughed at for its size, proved effective for lighter riders. Both pair well with Fireballs for DW and work great with Dockstart pump wings, offering low drag, faster speeds, and improved turning.