Axis Freeride Rear Wing

The Axis Freeride Rear Wing is a carbon stabilizer designed for hydrofoil setups across wing foiling, kite foiling, SUP foiling, and surf foiling disciplines. Manufactured by Axis Foils, this tail wing line is built for stability and ease of use, making it one of the brand's most versatile rear wing offerings. The Freeride series is available in four configurations — the 400/90, 440/90, 500/90, and 500A/90 (anhedral) — all sharing a 90 mm chord but varying in wingspan and ride characteristics. Each size is constructed from carbon and mounts to standard Axis fuselages.

The Freeride line sits at the foundation of the Axis rear wing range, preceding the brand's more specialized Speed and Progressive stabilizer families. Where the Speed line uses flatter profiles tuned for velocity and the Progressive line blends carving feel with thinner construction, the Freeride prioritizes predictable handling and accessible lift across a broad range of conditions.

• 400/90 — Wingspan: 400 mm
• 400/90 — Aspect Ratio: 5.79
• 400/90 — Actual Area: 291.18 cm²
• 440/90 — Wingspan: 440 mm
• 440/90 — Aspect Ratio: 6.37
• 440/90 — Actual Area: 318.94 cm²
• 500/90 — Wingspan: 500 mm
• 500/90 — Aspect Ratio: 7.3
• 500/90 — Actual Area: 360.77 cm²
• 500A/90 — Wingspan: 500 mm (anhedral)
• 500A/90 — Actual Area: 362.33 cm²
• Chord (all sizes): 90 mm
• Construction: Carbon

The Freeride rear wing range is designed for beginner and intermediate riders who value stability and forgiving handling. The 500/90 is the most stable option in the lineup, suited for larger riders or those early in their foiling progression — particularly useful when learning to wing foil or SUP foil. Paired with a high-volume front wing like the Axis BSC 1060, the 440/90 is a widely recommended combination for riders building their first foiling skills.

As riders advance, the smaller sizes offer progressively looser turning. The 440/90 delivers a more playful feel while remaining an all-around performer, and the 400/90 is the most carve-oriented option, pairing well with smaller front wings like the 750 and 680 for riders seeking tighter, more responsive turns. The 500A/90 features anhedral (downturned) tips, which helps maintain smooth speed through carves while adding hold — useful for riders transitioning toward more dynamic riding without sacrificing straight-line composure.

Within the Axis rear wing catalog, the Freeride series occupies the entry-level and all-around tier. Above it, the Progressive rear wings blend Freeride-style carving with thinner, more performance-oriented construction, while the Speed rear wings use flat profiles optimized for top-end velocity. Riders often start on a Freeride stabilizer and move toward a Progressive or Speed tail as their riding narrows toward a specific discipline.

The Freeride line also includes smaller-chord options — the 390/80 and 340/80 Freeride Small models — aimed at riders who want compact stabilizers with an 80 mm chord. For buyers comparing across brands, rear wings from Lift Foils and Armstrong in similar wingspans serve comparable roles, though direct cross-compatibility does not apply since each brand uses proprietary mounting hardware.