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Axis ART PRO 1201 Review

9.3/ 10 Estimated score

9.3

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$845Range $845–$845 across 1 retailersSee sources

The ART PRO 1201 is the second-generation Advanced Race Technology wing from AXIS — two years in development and built to supersede the original ART series with more span, more projected area and much smoother stall behaviour.

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Quick specs

Type: High-aspect carbon front wing
Span: 1201 mm
Projected area: 1291 cm²
Construction: Carbon
Disciplines: Prone, wing, downwind, tow
Fuselage: AXIS Advanced fuselage strongly recommended

The Foiling Magazine tested a pre-release ART PRO 1201 and set the context clearly: the original ART "caused a bit of a stir on initial release with its blend of speed and glide, perhaps the pick of the first swathe of true high-aspect ratio foils". The PRO is the range built to replace it.

The numbers explain part of the change. The 1201 runs 1291 cm² of projected area against the 1099's 1142 cm², with roughly 10 cm more span. But the more important differences are geometric: the light twist in the original ART's wingtips has been removed to improve breach capability, and a completely straight median line runs across the full span, which the testers say notably increases predictability of handling.

Pros & cons

Glide and pumping efficiency described by testers as "absolutely ridiculous"
Straight median line across the span makes handling far more predictable
Untwisted wingtips improve breach recovery over the original ART
Genuinely cross-discipline: prone, wing, downwind and tow

Needs the AXIS Advanced fuselage to feel its best
1201 mm of span is a lot for tight, small-radius surf turns
Requires more wind to get going than the PNG 1300 for marginal wing sessions
Premium carbon pricing

How it surfs

For proning and pumping, the review is emphatic — "the 1201's pumping ability is absolutely ridiculous", with a tester clearing 200 to 300 m on admittedly mediocre technique. The wide span helps hold direction, and off-centre body movement is forgiving and easy to correct.

There are trade-offs. Winging in genuinely marginal conditions still favours the PNG 1300, which lifts earlier; the 1201 needs "a smidgen more wind" but rewards it with much higher speed and far shorter turning radii once flying. AXIS's Advanced fuselage is described as an absolute must, so budget for it if you are not already on one.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
ART PRO 999	999 mm span	Lighter riders / smaller conditions	Advanced
ART PRO 1201	1201 mm span, 1291 cm²	All-round prone, wing and downwind	Advanced
PNG 1300	1300 mm span	Marginal low-end domination	All levels
HPS 1050	1050 mm span	Surf-oriented alternative	Intermediate+

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Axis ART 999	Smaller, faster high-aspect wing	Prone / wing	9.0
Armstrong HA1225	High-aspect glide with easy low-end	Prone / downwind	9.3
Unifoil Progression 170	Forgiving all-round performance	Prone / wing	9.4

Verdict

The ART PRO 1201 is the wing to buy if glide and pumping matter most. Independent testing calls it a significant upgrade over the original ART on lift, stall behaviour, breach recovery and turn initiation — provided you run it on the Advanced fuselage.

Estimated score: 9.3 / 10

Estimated from 3 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.3/ 10

9.3

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
The Foiling Magazine — AXIS ART PRO 1201 test	No numeric score	"The 1201 slides up onto foil a little earlier and significantly more smoothly. In fact the general stall characteristics are very mellow and predictable compared to the 1099 and its speed range and sweet spot seem massively enhanced."
The Foiling Magazine — verdict	No numeric score	"It's clear AXIS have made a good job of taking on board user feedback on the previous ART system… The ART PRO is a significant upgrade. It initiates turns far more eagerly, it's far more stable on tip breaches, and for a foil with so much span feels incredibly agile."
AXIS Foils official product page	No numeric score	"The manufacturer listing confirms the 1201 mm span, 1291 cm² projected area and carbon construction."

Where to buy & average price

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Average price

$845

$845–$845 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
AXIS Foils	$845	—	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What is the AXIS ART PRO 1201?+

A second-generation high-aspect carbon front wing with 1201 mm of span and 1291 cm² of projected area, developed over two years to supersede the original ART range.

How does the ART PRO 1201 compare to the ART 1099?+

The Foiling Magazine reports it lifts earlier and more smoothly, with much mellower stall characteristics and a far wider speed range. It also has 1291 cm² of projected area against the 1099's 1142 cm².

What disciplines is the 1201 good for?+

Testers used it proning, winging, downwinding and towing. Its standout strengths are pumping and glide, with 200 to 300 m pumps reported on average technique.

Do I need the AXIS Advanced fuselage?+

The Foiling Magazine calls it "an absolute must" with the ART PRO — the geometry shrinks turning radii and livens up the feel considerably.

Is the ART PRO 1201 good for light-wind winging?+

It needs slightly more wind than the PNG 1300 to get going, but once flying it delivers more speed and much shorter turning radii.

How much does the ART PRO 1201 cost?+

AXIS lists the wing at $845 USD on its official store.