Armstrong

Armstrong Downwind Foilboard.
Includes fully padded boardbag

Downwind SUP foiling is part of the Armstrong DNA. As a pioneer in the sport, Armie introduced downwind SUP foiling to the 2016 Gorge Paddle Challenge, 2017 Na Pali coast race and the 2018 Molokai2Oahu race with other early innovators of DW foiling. Their new DW board range combines this historical passion and motivation with their latest design knowledge.

Sleek lines, innovative volume distribution and state of the art construction help create a range of boards that are fast, stiff, light and easy to get on foil. Five sizes make sure that everyone who wants to sample the DW stoke is covered.

The speed of these DW boards combined with their high volumes also makes them exceptional for light wind winging, SUP surf foiling and prone downwinding.

 

FEATURES:

• High volume shape with a subtle deck recess for good feel and control while remaining easy to paddle.
• V nose to subtle double concave up to the foil boxes reduces drag on touch downs, and the pin tail acts like a fin for easy tracking when paddling.
• Round rails at front help accelerate the board into bumps.
• The shape of the bottom chines is inspired by the Performance mast foil section for efficient water release and zippy acceleration onto bumps.
• Length to width ratio is optimised across the range for glide when paddling without compromising stability.
• Stiff, lightweight carbon PVC innegra sandwich construction with industry leading double carbon sandwich stringer system for a direct connection to the foil.
• Proprietary custom carbon FG tracks for maximum strength, stiffness and durability.

Customize your Armstrong foil with a lightweight mast in a new length. Super light and stiff.

The Armstrong HEX Fuselage is a ground breaking work of art in terms of engineering and design.

The fuselage has a solid Titanium core running throughout its length. The core is then shrouded in 5mm solid wall Carbon tube. The multi wing HEX fitting for the mast and front wing gives 360 degree surface contact, maximising the load distributing area.

This unique fuselage construction easily handles the highly leveraged opposing flex loads as the mast and wings are directly keyed into the Titanium core, taking your ride to the next level.

Individual front Armstrong wings so you can build your foil quiver.

CF300 TAIL WING

Set of 4 Titanium T Nuts, Bidirectional Titanium washers with Torx head stainless steel 316L screws

Attention to design and detail is what sets Armstrong apart! We are committed to using the very best materials for each respective job, this is why we use Titanium and Stainless steel 316L for our hardware and fittings. Ultimate strength and no corrosion means your mast to board connection is dependable.

* We recommend changing out your screws annually as repeated use will eventually reduce their strength.

Armstrong Shim TTF (Titanium Trim Fairings) Our state of the art rear wing configuration incorporates an easy to change, honeycomb Titanium Trim Fairings that allow you to fine tune the angle of the Tail Wing to your personal requirements. The TTF sets the angle of attack of the tail wing. We use -2 degree, Zero degree and +1 degree trim options. The TTF works in conjunction with changing the front wings, fueslarge length and your required use and feeling.

-2 Degree: Ideal for learning, heavier riders, larger boards and windsurf freeride. Tail has more down force giving front wing more lift at lower speeds and better Yaw (directional) stability.

Zero Degree: Ideal for all round progression.

+1 Degree: More top end speed and control, better pump for advanced riders looking to maximise glide. During a drop or speed spike the +1 helps keep the wing in the water and adds control during turns.

Made to be as light as possible AND super comfy - with our new pressed memory foam, they come with our Titanium washers and 316L screws. Price is for 1 Footstrap.
When fitting, it's important that the washer is properly tightened. The memory foam needs to be fully compressed. Our Titanium hex washer is designed with a recessed underside to press into the memory foam and clamp the straps internal webbing to the board.

Make sure you do these up tight. The Washer needs to be the strength point.
The washer outline and recesses should be imprinted into the memory foam if removed.

Armstrong T30 Torx tool. Tighten your bolts. Tool may differ slightly from image

Armstrong foil screw set. Comes with all the screws and barrel nuts needed to assemble the fuselage and wings. T Nuts that mount the foil to the board are not included.

Comes with:

Polycarbonate Pro Shims (PPS), allowing more than 5 angle settings at 0.5 degree increments.

The set includes: 2 X Dome Head Screw 19.5mm, 2 x 0.5° PPC Shims, 2 X 1° PPC Shims, 5 X Countersink Screw 28.5mm, 4 X Dome Head Screw 25mm, 2 X 8mm Custom Ti Barrel Nut, 1 X T30 Bit

State of the art boards that are stiff, strong and ultra thin for a pure connection to the foil. The WKT board range was specifically developed for the rigours of wake, kite and tow foiling. A high tech moulded carbon construction delivers incredible stiffness and durability while keeping volume and thickness to a minimum. The result is a highly responsive feel with sublime connectivity to the foil.

FEATURES:

• Ultra tough C beam construction
• Chisel nose outline and progressive rocker
• High strength custom carbon fibre A+System mast tracks
• Titanium footstrap inserts

 

137cm: 4'6 x 18.5”, 11.5L: The largest size in the range easily rebounds off the water when landing airs, making it ideal for heavier riders. Rookies will find it accelerates their progression with forgiving waterstarting characteristics.

Recommendations:

• WAKE: rookies 65-89kg (143-196lb), intermediates >89kg (196lb)
• KITE: rookies 65-89kg (143-196lb), intermediates >89kg (196lb)
• TOW: rookies 79-89kg (171-196lb)

 

122cm: 4'0 x 17.25”, 9.5L: The perfect balance of length and low volume for experienced wake and kite riders. For advanced tow foilers, this is the go to size.

Recommendations:

• WAKE, KITE: intermediates 65-89kg (143-196lb)
• TOW: advanced all weights

 

109cm: 3'7 x 16.5”, 8.2L: The smallest WKT suits light or advanced riders in all three sports. Its minimal length also makes it an ideal choice for flatwater pump foiling.

Recommendations:

• WAKE, KITE, TOW: advanced all weights, rookies <64kg (141lb)
• FLATWATER PUMPING: all weights

Highly responsive for prone surf, wing, wake foiling and SUP surf/downwinding. Collaborating with a team of America’s Cup foil engineers, Armstrong set out to develop a high performance mast to take themselves into the future. Their design goal called for a unique blend of strength, stiffness, drag and light weight. Combining CFD analysis with expert insight allowed them to tune each section of the mast from baseplate to fuselage connection for maximum efficiency.

Structural analysis shows that a combination of both high modulus (HM) and intermediate modulus (IM) carbon fibers best distributes loads throughout various sections of the mast. HM's stiffness minimizes flex in the mast's central strut area and IM's high tensile strength caters to the complex shapes of the top plate and fuselage connection.

The result is a top of the line mast consisting of top shelf materials, new mast section, refined baseplate, reduced drag fuselage connection and new construction method. Proprietary titanium M7 mast top hardware follows suit with a strong, light and drag reducing connection to the board.

These masts are designed with a mast rake angle. This fine tunes the board angle relative to the foil for a more comfortable and forgiving ride. It does not change the lifting force or balance of the foil itself, and it does not impact the foil’s “foot pressure” bias front or back. Board rocker also directly determines effective mast rake – boards from different brands have a variety of different rocker lines which influence rake angle – and more rocker in the rear half of board effectively increases mast rake. The 1 degree of rake Armstrong have placed specifically into the top of the Performance Mast shape provides three main benefits by adjusting the board relative to the foil underwater:

• By bringing the foil closer to 0 degrees when the board is in the water, drag is reduced which makes takeoffs easier.
• Touching down at speed or landing a jump is more forgiving and there’s less chance of crashing headfirst over the board.
• By lifting the board nose slightly (1 degree = 17.46mm/m), mast rake makes it easier to ride fast without catching the nose at steep riding angles.

Simply put, the Performance Mast range takes the sublime Armstrong feeling further than ever.

Recommendations:

• PRONE SURF
• WING
• WAKE
• SUP SURF
• DOWNWIND

Specifications

Length: 795mm Weight: 1745g

Armstrong A Wing XPS Wind wing. Whether it’s free flying, wave riding or freestyle, the all new A-Wing XPS delivers next generation performance, power and control. We recruited the world’s leading wing and kite designers to push this shape to the next level. Each aspect of the new A-Wing XPS was tirelessly thought out, tested and finely tuned in a wide range of riding conditions.

An innovative cross panel sail (XPS) design provides an outstanding level of connection when riding. This futuristic panel layout greatly reduces sail distortion by improving load distribution and frame rigidity. This gives all the wing sizes a very direct and controlled feel for easy and comfortable flying. Removable carbon fibre battens minimise trailing edge flutter and provide easy canopy tuning for varying wind strengths.

The XPS’s airfoil section combined with our pre-twist tip geometry produces incredible speed with sublime upwind performance. This greatly benefits jump amplitude for freestyle manoeuvres and delivers plenty of hang time and float for smooth landings. This wing is also a wave rider’s dream with little to no luffing or sail flutter and excellent stability, allowing the rider to focus less on the wing and more on shredding the wave.

A newly developed hybrid carbon handle (HCH) design has a rigid carbon interior skeleton and soft padded exterior. This combination offers the best balance of control, comfort and safety.

We tested hundreds of individual materials during the development of the XPS. We settled on the new generation high quality lightweight Dacron, tried and tested polyester Dacron and Ultra PE woven laminate (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) for key reinforcements. The result is a highly refined combination of materials which delivers impressive strength to weight, durability and overall performance.

Armstrong Downwind Performance Foil Wing.

The first foils in the new Armstrong Performance Series, the Downwind Performance range was specifically developed to race in the SUP downwind division across Hawaii’s interisland channels. Already a proven Molokai2Oahu World Championship podium-finisher under the feet of team rider Oskar Johansson, the DW Performance range is tailored for expert level SUP downwind aficionados seeking next level freedom in open water.

Features:

• Maximum glide:Aspect ratio (AR) 13.0-13.55
• Ultra-premium construction: Made from Toray intermediate and high modulus carbon fibre.
• Stable at speed: A thin section and subtle anhedral to dihedral shape becomes more pitch and roll stable at higher speeds without feeling locked in.
• Evolutive section profile: The foil section is slightly different at each station across the foil span for maximum efficiency.

Armstrong Wing FG Foilboard.

The Wing FG board range is designed to enable your winging progression. Its refined shape packs more volume into smaller dimensions, allowing riders to experience the riding performance of a smaller board while facilitating ease of use. A swept wedge nose, cleanly arranged tail geometry and full length chines result in a uniqu e level of functionality, refinement and aesthetics. Ten sizes from 34 - 135L offer something for riders of all skill levels and weights.

Features:

• Narrow outline for increased planing speed, higher turning performance and reduced windage.
• Improved stability with a wider, flatter standing area and contoured deck grip edges. Swept wedge nose with increased thickness for improved floatation and durability.
• Incredibly smooth and easy takeoffs and touchdowns with a cleaner, reduced area bottom shape. - Raised de ck grip corners for intuitive foot placement reference.
• Single sided handle for easy carry and reduced water splash on takeoff and touchdown.
• Footstrap screw plugs offer multiple placement options

Armastong HA Foil Wings.

The HA range benefits from two years’ worth of research with a leading CFD team in the hydrofoil sailboat world. A newly developed section shape, outline and profile give the HA range a remarkable “best of both worlds” ability to carve beautiful lines and easily stay high in the pumping power zone for maximum wave riding potential. Crafted from premium Toray high and intermediate modulus carbon fibre, the HA range is ultra strong, stiff and lightweight with aspect ratios from 9.63 to 9.8.

For those already riding the previous generation Armstrong HA range, we recommend downsizing one foil size, for example: from the older HA925, move to the new HA780 to maintain familiar pumpability with a substantial overall performance increase.

Seven sizes - 580, 680, 780, 880, 980, 1080, 1180 cm² - deliver a full quiver of options.

The Downwind Performance boards are oriented specifically at expert riders chasing performance freeriding and competitive downwind foiling. Stretched in length and reduced in width, the DWP boards feature an ultralight outer carbon innegra sandwich skin with Armstrong's proven double stringer construction for exceptional stiffness and light weight.

The DWP boards incorporate design features that make them ultra efficient at paddling, popping up and recovering from touchdowns. Their length, paddling speed and tracking ability help riders get small foils flying with ease. A refined bow shape with a split foredeck pierce and shed water effortlessly, and the new diamond V tail and increased tail rocker pop off the water ultra efficiently.

Inspired by the new deck grip design on Armstrong's Wing FG foilboards, the Downwind and Downwind Performance boards include a fully redesigned grip tailored specifically to provide riders with maximum control, comfort and versatility when downwinding. In conjunction with the flatter deck shape, this grip features raised central bars above the foil tracks and elevated blocks in each corner of the pad, front and back, for intuitive foot placement. Boards come with deck grips uninstalled so that riders can finish building their perfect setup.

Features:

• Speed and stability: Exceptional paddling speed thanks to a stretched outline and narrow width allows riders to get the smallest foils flying. Paddling stability is derived from length that minimises bobbing and excellent directional tracking.
• Split foredeck: Inspired by Armstrong's Wing FG boards, the split anhedral foredeck shape sheds water with ease.
• Refined bow: Improved paddling efficiency and touchdown recovery and reduced swing weight for pumping and carving.
• Minimal deck recess: A flatter deck to hold more volume and shed standing water more quickly. New deck grip: Like on the Wing FG board range, raised deck grip arch bars and front/rear corner blocks provide intuitive foot placement references.
• Diamond V tail: All new tail shape with significantly more rocker and an extra chine to improve takeoff performance and minimise tail touchdowns when pumping and carving.
• Foil track placement: Pushed further forward for increased lift and manoeuvrability.
• Carbon foil tracks: Proprietary carbon fibre foil tracks are keyed directly into the fibres of the stringers for a fully integrated construction.
• Proven construction: Deck to bottom i-beam dual stringers provide maximum structural rigidity and durability.

Specifications:

• 98L: (8’2"/ 249cm) x (16 3/4" / 42.6cm) x (5 7/8” 14.9cm)
• 108L: (8’11" / 272cm) x (17 1/4” / 43.8cm) x (5 7/8” / 14.9cm)
• 118L: (9’6" / 289cm) x (17 1/4" / 43.8cm) x (5 7/8” / 14.9cm)

Armstrong Titanium Screws for the Performance M7 x 30mm - 4 per pack. T-Nuts not included.