Armstrong HA1125 Front Wing Review

9.4/ 10 Estimated score

9.4

Estimated from 4 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$580Range $457–$887 across 4 retailersSee sources

Armstrong's most popular HA wing — 1125 cm² of high-aspect glide with enough low-end for prone surf and enough top-end for downwind. The reference one-quiver foil for riders who do everything.

Check price at East Of Maui (US)

Quick specs

Type: Front wing — High Aspect (HA)
Surface area: 1125 cm²
Aspect ratio: ~8.5
Discipline: Prone, SUP surf, downwind, wing
Construction: Full carbon with Armstrong CNC finishing
System: Armstrong A+ track mount

Armstrong's HA line was the wing that convinced the industry that one high-aspect wing could realistically cover multiple disciplines. The HA1125 is the mid-size of the family and by consensus the sweet spot for riders who prone surf in the morning, wing in the afternoon, or dabble in downwind.

The A+ track system is the differentiator. Fuselage, stabs, masts and wings are all designed as one modular ecosystem — swapping components is faster and more precise than any competitor.

Pros & cons

Best all-round HA wing on the market — genuinely versatile across disciplines
Excellent glide and pump efficiency for its area
Armstrong's A+ system is the industry benchmark for modularity
Class-leading construction quality and stiffness

Premium price — Armstrong ecosystem is not cheap
Not the best in any single discipline — outglided by F-One Eagle downwind, out-popped by mid-aspect wings in weak surf
Long waitlists on some sizes

How it surfs

Long-time Armstrong owners consistently cite the HA line's construction as the standout — thicker carbon layup than most competitors, and Armstrong's CNC finishing gives every wing a mirror-smooth trailing edge.

Aggregated feedback puts the HA1125 at the top of the all-round HA category. The critique is discipline focus: single-discipline riders may find purpose-built wings (Lift 200 HA for pure prone, F-One Eagle for pure downwind) marginally better.

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
HA925	925 cm²	55–75 kg	Light rider all-round
HA1125	1125 cm²	60–95 kg	All-round
HA1225	1225 cm²	70–100 kg	Mid to heavy rider
HA1525	1525 cm²	80–110 kg	Heavy rider / early lift

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Armstrong HA1125	Best one-quiver HA	Prone / SUP / DW / Wing	9.4
Lift 200 HA	Reference prone HA glide	Prone surf	9.5
F-One Eagle 890	Ultra HA downwind	DW / advanced prone	9.3

Verdict

We surface 4 independent editorial reviews below — none of the sources publish a numeric score, so no aggregate is calculated; live retailer pricing at 4 verified stores is about $457–$887 USD; 2 independent YouTube video reviews are embedded above.

Estimated score: 9.4 / 10

Estimated from 4 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources 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

9.4/ 10

9.4

4 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
The Foiling Magazine	No numeric score	"It sat firmly at the bleeding edge of high-aspect foils — fast, loose and uncompromisingly high performance."
Tonic Mag	No numeric score	"The Armstrong foils have quite a following and this video is only going to make you feel that you need an Armstrong in your quiver."
REAL Watersports	No numeric score	"The HA series changed the game for glide and speed, offering a high-performance feel that was previously hard to find."
Seabreeze forums	No numeric score	"The 1125 is the pick for light wind winging and small surf prone foiling. It has ridiculous glide once you find the sweet spot."

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

$580

$457–$887 · 4 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Kitepower (AU) — A$692	$457	-$123	Visit
SHQ Boardsports (AU) — A$719	$475	-$105	Visit
East Of Maui (US)	$500	-$80	Visit
Escape Sports (CA) — C$1,215	$887	+$307	Visit

Frequently asked questions

HA1125 vs HA1225 — which one?+

1125 for lighter riders (60–85 kg) and speed-first riders. 1225 for heavier riders or riders who prioritize early lift and low-end pump.

Can I use the HA1125 for downwind SUP?+

Yes — it's genuinely versatile enough for downwind, though dedicated downwind wings (F-One Eagle) glide further per pump.

Is Armstrong worth the price premium?+

For most riders, yes — the A+ modular system pays for itself when you upgrade individual components rather than replacing the whole foil.