Used Armstrong A-Wing V1 4.5m

The Armstrong wing is using state of the art dacron/Kevlar construction which makes the Armstrong wing durable. Riders who demand quality want the Armstrong brand. Armstrong makes the choice an easy one with its new design. The quick pump up and stability make the Armstrong wing the preferred selection for the short afternoon sesh.

Here’s what Armstrong had to say about making the V1 A-Wing Handheld Inflatable Wing. From the first prototypes to the final production model, developing the A-Wing has been a total blast! We’ve been riding and testing in all kinds of crazy conditions, making sure that the A-Wing lives up to the Armstrong philosophy of better by design!  Each step of the development process we were searching for the ideal balance between power and feel while reducing leading edge flex to a minimum. From SUP boards to sinkers we are confident that the A-Wing has the power and performance to get you up and riding even in light winds!

Powerful…

The A-Wing is powerful! This is primarily because the aerofoil section has been carefully developed so meter for meter the A-Wing is one of the most powerful wings on the market. This power makes riding easy, especially gaining enough speed to get on the foil or deep water starting a short board. Once on the fly, the balance of power between the front and rear hand is similar which makes it comfortable and less physically fatiguing for longer riding sessions.

Solid…

The solid airframe of the A-Wing is the second ingredient to power and performance. We found that the stiffer airframe helps dramatically when pumping the wing for power in light winds and also holding its shape in powered conditions or jumping. The thickness of the leading edge is not only for structural stability it’s also defining the nose radius of the aerofoil section that generates the power of the wing in flight!

Balanced…

We refined the A-Wing design to be well balanced in a wide range of conditions. It is strong in terms of construction and durability but as light as possible in design for that perfect balance. We trimmed off all the excess fat because we could feel the difference the lighter we made it. It floats better on the front handle when riding waves or swells and feels more maneuverable when tacking, gybing or tricking around!

Construction…

•The leading edge and strut have Aramid reinforced cloth on all high load and stress points.

• Internal tape reinforces all seams on the leading edge and strut.

• Double layer of Dacron and Aramid cloth reinforces the strut to leading edge connection.

• High volume inflate and deflate valves make setup and pack down a breeze.

•The leading edge and the strut, inflate and deflate separately

FROM THE FIRST PROTOTYPES TO THE FINAL PRODUCTION MODEL, DEVELOPING THE A-WING HAS BEEN A TOTAL BLAST!

Each step of the development process we were searching for the ideal balance between power and feel while reducing leading edge flex to a minimum.

Powerful… The A Wing is powerful! This is primarily because the aerofoil section has been carefully developed so meter for meter the A-Wing is one of the most powerful wings on the market.

Solid… The solid airframe of the A-Wing is the second ingredient to power and performance.

Balanced… We refined the A-Wing design to be well balanced in a wide range of conditions. It is strong in terms of construction and durability but as light as possible in design for that perfect balance.

Construction…

• The leading edge and strut have Aramid reinforced cloth on all high load and stress points.
• Internal tape reinforces all seams on the leading edge and strut.
• Double layer of Dacron and Aramid cloth reinforces the strut to leading edge connection.
• High volume inflate and deflate valves make setup and pack down a breeze. The leading edge and the strut, inflate and deflate separately.

Materials…

• Leading edge and struts… Dimension Polyant Dacron (Germany)
• Sail… Teijin T9669 D3 (Japan)