Armstrong HA1225 Front Wing High Aspect All-Round Foil — full deck view

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Armstrong HA1225 Front Wing Review

Average price$676Range $525–$887 across 3 retailersSee sources

The one-size-up all-rounder from Armstrong — 1225 cm² of high-aspect glide for heavier riders, weaker waves, or riders who want earlier lift than the HA1125 delivers.

Quick specs
Type
Front wing — High Aspect (HA)
Surface area
1225 cm²
Aspect ratio
~8.4
Discipline
Prone, SUP surf, wing, downwind
Construction
Full carbon with A+ track mount
System
Armstrong A+ track mount

The HA1225 is Armstrong's heavier-rider and slower-wave HA wing — the pick for riders above 85 kg or anyone who wants earlier lift than the HA1125.

For downwind SUP and heavier wing riders, aggregated feedback consistently ranks the HA1225 above the HA1125 for real-world usability.

Pros & cons
  • Best low-end lift in the Armstrong HA family
  • Excellent for downwind SUP and heavier wing riders
  • Full A+ modular ecosystem
  • The most-recommended Armstrong wing for riders above 85 kg
  • Slower top-end than HA1125 or HA925
  • Overkill for riders under 75 kg
  • Premium Armstrong pricing

How it surfs

The A+ ecosystem is a big part of the value story: HA1225 owners often keep an HA1125 or HA925 in their quiver for lighter days, all on the same fuselage and mast.

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.

SizeVolumeRider weightBest for
HA925925 cm²55–80 kgLight rider all-round
HA11251125 cm²60–95 kgAll-round
HA12251225 cm²70–100 kgMid to heavy rider
HA15251525 cm²80–110 kgHeavy rider / early lift

How it compares

BoardBest atWave rangeAggregate score
Armstrong HA1225Heavier-rider HA / DWProne / SUP / DW / Wing9.3
Armstrong HA1125Best one-quiver HAProne / SUP / DW / Wing9.4

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 3 verified stores is about $525–$887 USD.

Estimated score: 9.3 / 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
9.3/ 10
9.3
4 sources, none scored
SourceScoreSummary
Tonic MagNo numeric score"The highly-anticipated MA series sits right in the middle of Armstrong's HA & HS wings — made for more of a surf feel, with a slower stall speed than the HA."
Tonic Mag (Sky Rama)No numeric score"It turns extremely well — the sustained glide is impressive and is definitely a perfect balance all-around foil wing for the small surf."
The Foiling MagazineNo numeric score"The market has reacted by wanting to blend these characteristics into a more manageable and fun package — the MA range delivers a unique blend of lift at low speeds."
Stand Up MagazinNo numeric score"The MA range delivers a unique blend of lift at low speeds yet retains excellent controllability at the top end."

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
$676
$525–$887 · 3 retailers
RetailerPricevs. average
Jupiter Watersports (US)$525-$151Visit
Kitepower (AU) — A$935$617-$59Visit
Escape Sports (CA) — C$1,215$887+$211Visit

Frequently asked questions

HA1225 vs HA1125 — which one?+

HA1225 for riders 85 kg+ or slower waves / downwind SUP; HA1125 for the all-round mid-weight sweet spot.

Can I use the HA1225 for downwind?+

Yes — it's the Armstrong HA family's best-selling downwind wing, though the dedicated HS (High Speed) line is glidier for pure DW.