Armstrong
New Zealand-designed carbon foil ecosystem — the reference modular A+ system covering prone, SUP, wing and downwind. The HA line is the industry benchmark for one-quiver high-aspect wings.
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About Armstrong
Armstrong was founded in 2018 by Armie Armstrong, a New Zealand yacht designer and lifelong ocean athlete. From the outset the brief was to design one modular foil ecosystem that could genuinely cover every discipline — prone, SUP, wing, downwind — through interchangeable wings, fuselages, masts and stabs sharing the same A+ track mount.
The A+ system is now widely regarded as the industry benchmark for modularity. Armstrong wings ship in three families: HA (High Aspect all-round), MA (Mid Aspect surf-first) and HS (High Speed downwind). The HA line — particularly the HA925, HA1125 and HA1225 — is Armstrong's flagship and the reference one-quiver setup for cross-discipline riders.
Armstrong is a premium brand — pricing sits above Lift and F-One for equivalent surface areas — but the modular ecosystem pays back over time: riders upgrade individual components rather than replacing entire foils.
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FAQ
Is Armstrong worth the price premium over Naish or F-One?
For riders who cross disciplines and plan to upgrade components over time, yes — the A+ modular system pays for itself. For single-discipline riders, cheaper wings (Naish Jet HA, F-One Eagle) may be better value.
HA vs MA — which one?
HA (High Aspect) for glide, pump efficiency, and cross-discipline versatility. MA (Mid Aspect) for surf-first riders who want easier low-end lift and tighter turning in the pocket.
Can I mix Armstrong wings with other brands' fuselages?
Not directly — Armstrong uses its proprietary A+ track mount. Some third-party adapter plates exist, but Armstrong recommends running the full ecosystem for best stiffness and precision.