Armstrong DW Performace Range: Is it just for the Pros or can anyone use it? Full Review.
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- Dive deep into the world of downwind foiling with our comprehensive review of the Armstrong Downwind Foiling Performance range. Discover the unparalleled performance, innovative design features, and real-world capabilities of these cutting-edge foils. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this review has everything you need to know to take your downwind foiling to the next level.
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Thank you for the great video!
I am into my 2nd year wingfoiling (90kg) with a standard length board. I live in a low wind environement (lakes only) and would you to upgrade to this DW or DWP board. Would you recommend to go straight into the DWP boards even at my skill level? What size board should I get?
Thank you!
Hi mate, thanks for the kind words. Very difficult question as to what board size you should get. Depends on so much. I’d suggest going to talk to a shop for the best results.
But I’d say the DW board is the best for someone starting out. Especially for lakes. The DWP is in its element in big ocean bumps.
Hope that helps.
Gav
Hi I new in dw. 90-95kg
I want to use board for lw wing and to learn the downwind.
I tought about the 128l but somebody said the 140 will be better for me. what do you think ? Thanks
It’s always a difficult one to answer as it depends on how much time you are willing to put in, how quickly you pick things up, etc etc. If I was 95kg I would have gone with the 128l, especially if you want to wing too.
I believe you said you tried the North DW front wings (and related stabs) Will you be doing a video review of those like you did with the SF? Or are you a bit tied up now with Armie goodies? Get better soon! & Thanks for all the great and valuable content!
Thanks for the kind words! Yes, I will definitely be doing a full review of the North DW gear. Frustratingly, my ones are still some time away but as soon as I have them I’ll do a review.
Hi Gavin, as always your videos are a fantastic resource. Well done! I’d consider buying an Armstrong dw board but I’m using f-one foils. Just wondered what your thoughts were on their compatibility. Cheers
Hi Paul, thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. I’ve not used F-one with the DWP but I have a friend who does and loves it. He uses the Eagle 990 for downing with the DWP board (108 x 8’11). Hope that helps.
I use f-one foils with Armstrong ML 85l. Works perfectly together. No issue at all.
Great Video and review! Love your videos.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.
Just what I needed to hear. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
i really like armstrong gear the only issue It's yearly recurring costly purchase. at least with the amount of new gear they put on the market recently it's has been and i cant keep up so i sold at least tried to sold what i had.
You’re not the first person I’ve heard say that. It’s a very difficult situation where some want the latest technology and newest trends. I agree, there have been a lot products recently but that’s true across most brands. I think the industry will slow down in the coming years, it’s still such a new sport they are finding their feet still. Anyway, I hope you have found another good brand and getting on the water lots 🤙
Very true. Innovation happens in fits and starts. Especially as a sport hits critical mass. Occasionally it revolutionizes the whole sport; but most of the time it’s marginal gains. The DH mtn bikes very quickly bore no resemblance to the original clunkers they were racing ~1990. But folks are still riding old DH bikes from 2000 at Whistler and having a blast. 40 year old road bikes won’t win races anymore, but plenty of people still ride them for work & pleasure. And there are still frame builders that will make you a steel bike (even for racing!) if that’s your preferred feel. The newness of foils means there’s probably a lot of low hanging fruit: both in terms of general efficiency and new disciplines/demands.
Nicely done
Thank you! Cheers!
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it
When switching from the gen1 Armstrong DW board to this, do you recommend the same liters or should you go bigger or smaller due to it's stability or glide? Thx
Get a KT. They are equivalent to gen 3 armstrong!
I think the length is one of the most important factors. As the new boards (standard DW boards, not talking about the DWP boards) are longer you can get away with slightly less volume. So for the old 121L you could get the new 116L and the old 108L the 106L.
@@Alfonso_111but the Armstrong pro are much higher aspect then the KT, no? How can they be equivalent?
I had a KT for several months and I agree they are very good boards and probably higher performance than the standard Armie DW board. However, the Armie DWP is next level in my opinion, but each to their own.
I'm a 73kg intermediate downwinder and it sounds like I'm at a very similar stage to yourself on the dw journey. The 8'2, 98L is very tempting for me. Do you reckon I would be ok with that volume? Another way to ask the question is how do you feel about the volume of your 8'11 at 80kg?
Thanks a million. Donating now 😊