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Axis ART PRO 1401 Review

9.1/ 10 Estimated score

9.1

Estimated from 1 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$988Range $988–$988 across 1 retailersSee sources

The AXIS ART PRO 1401 is the large end of the second-generation Advanced Race Technology range — a small-bump downwind wing built to open up light-wind and low-energy sessions where the ART PRO 1201 runs out of low-end.

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Quick specs

Type: High-aspect carbon front wing
Span code: 1401
Construction: Carbon
Primary use: Downwind small bumps, light-wind wing foiling, dock starts
Recommended fuselage: AXIS Black Advance+ platform
Recommended rear wings: Progressive, Skinny or Pump

AXIS describes the ART PRO 1401 as a small-bump downwind machine that excels in low-energy swells and light wind, opening up wing foiling in conditions that would normally be unrideable. The brand says it is really fast — barely slower than the ART PRO 1201 — and turns well for its size.

AXIS also positions it as a dock-start and pumping wing, noting that riders struggling to hold a one-minute flight should be chasing three to five minutes on it, and calling it a change of pace for heavier riders across multiple disciplines.

Pros & cons

Designed specifically for low-energy swell and light wind
AXIS states it is barely slower than the ART PRO 1201 despite the extra size
Strong pump and glide, aimed at extending downwind link-ups
Slots into existing AXIS fuselage and rear-wing quivers

A large wing — not the choice for tight, high-speed surf turns
AXIS strongly recommends the Advance+ fuselage, adding cost
Premium carbon pricing at $988
No independent published test scores located at the time of writing

How it surfs

This is a size decision more than a model decision. If your local conditions are marginal — soft bumps, light wind, long flat gaps between swell lines — the 1401 is the wing that makes those sessions possible. If you already get going comfortably on the 1201, the extra span mostly costs you top-end and turning radius.

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 1201	Smaller span	All-round prone, wing and downwind	Advanced
ART PRO 1401	Largest listed ART PRO	Light wind, small bumps, heavier riders	Intermediate to advanced

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Axis ART PRO 1201	All-round high aspect	Prone / wing / downwind	9.3
Axis ART 1099	Smaller, faster ART	Prone and wing	9.3
Unifoil Progression 200	Low-end lift	Light wind	9.3

Verdict

A specialist light-wind and small-bump wing from AXIS at a verified $988 — compelling if your conditions are marginal, unnecessary if the 1201 already gets you flying.

Estimated score: 9.1 / 10

Estimated from 1 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

9.1/ 10

9.1

1 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
AXIS Foils official product page	No numeric score	""Designed as a small-bump down-wind machine, the ART PRO 1401 excels in low-energy swells and light wind conditions... really fast, barely slower than the ART PRO 1201 and turns incredibly well for such a large wing.""

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

$988

$988–$988 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
AXIS Foils	$988	—	Visit

Frequently asked questions

What is the AXIS ART PRO 1401 designed for?+

AXIS designed it as a small-bump downwind wing for low-energy swell and light wind, and it is also aimed at dock starting and long pump sessions.

How much does the ART PRO 1401 cost?+

AXIS lists it at $988.00 USD on the official product page.

Which fuselage should I use?+

AXIS strongly recommends its Black Advance+ fuselage platform for the extra wall thickness and support.

Which rear wings pair with it?+

AXIS recommends the Progressive, Skinny or Pump rear wings.

ART PRO 1401 or 1201?+

Take the 1401 for marginal conditions and heavier riders; take the 1201 for a faster, tighter-turning all-round wing when conditions have more energy.