AXIS Pocket Trench Board
Every brand under the sun has a trench style board coming. The AXIS Pocket Trench however stands above them as the most innovative so far. A recessed pocket system that allows the Foil Drive unit to tuck neatly beneath the deck, a new one-piece slider T-nut system making setup and battery changes a doddle and fibreglass reinforcement in the track zone and front deck to ensures uninterrupted signal strength from your controller.
These three main selling points make the Pocket Trench a sure fire winner for those serious about their Foildrive setups. The moulded carbon construction also makes this the lightest trench board on the market.
Theres tonnes of info on the board from the video below - shot at the AWSI industry show in September 2025 when the Pocket Trench was unveiled.
Pair the Pocket Trench and Integrated Mast together and you have one very serious bit of kit.
What AXIS Say:
The patent pending AXIS Pocket Trench Board pushes the boundaries for Foil Drive integration. Rather than carving out a bulky trench that disturbs water flow, AXIS has engineered a recessed pocket system that allows the Foil Drive unit to tuck neatly beneath the deck. The result is less drag, smoother hydrodynamics and a riding position that feels exactly like your regular board – without compromise.
This streamlined approach also brings practical benefits. A narrower, snug-fitting cavity holds the Foil Drive and mast in perfect alignment, while a new one-piece slider T-nut system makes setup quicker and easier than ever. Simply drop, slideand lock into your preferred stance. And thanks to fibreglass reinforcement in the track zone and front deck, the Pocket Trench ensures uninterrupted signal strength from your controller, eliminating the common frustrations of full-carbon boards.
Designed in close collaboration with the Foil Drive technical team, the AXIS Pocket Trench is compatible with all models of Gen 2 Foil Drive models, including the newly released Gen 2.5 Foil Drive FUSION.
Compact at 4’11” x 18 7’8” with 40L volume, the Pocket Trench is built to perform. It’s super clean, lightweight and designed for riders who want a seamless Foil Drive experience without sacrificing speed or responsiveness. By rethinking the trench concept from the ground up, AXIS has delivered a board that’s as functional as it is innovative, and lighter than any other trench boards in the range.
About AXIS
Adrian Roper began shaping kiteboards in 1998. He was a pioneer and created many of todays design standards. He has shifted focus to foils and continues to lead the way.
AXIS. For wherever your foiling journey takes you.
From that first flight across a lake or harbour with a hand wing, or that initial lift off on a wave or behind a boat or ski, you’re hooked. Flying. Fast and free. Smooth and quiet. There’s no other feeling like it. And whether you foil across a number of water sports or prefer to focus your progression on one, AXIS will be with you every step of the way. Our range of masts, foils and fuselages is both extensive and inter-changeable, making it easy to maximise enjoyment and performance in your chosen foiling mode.