Armstrong A-Wing XPX MkII Wing Foil
A-Wing XPS Mk II:
After two years in development, the new A-Wing XPS Mk II is here. Whether it’s next-level wing surfing, freestyle, or the Wednesday night local race, it’s all in the cards with the A-Wing XPS Mk II. This evolution of the A-Wing delivers greater stability and upwind speed, along with the all-new Dyna-Link handle system for seamless adjustability between carbon handles or a boom. It’s an industry-leading blend of power, efficiency, and modularity.
Airframe:
Setting the tone for performance.
Precisely engineered for stability and upwind speed, the XPS Mk II’s airframe gives it the bandwidth to work with real-world conditions that aren’t always ideal, so you can focus on your ride and let the wing do its thing.
Outline:
Balanced and stable, yet super efficient.
This airframe features a lower aspect ratio for increased stability and smoother power delivery across the entire wind range, especially in smaller sizes. The leading edge diameter and airfoil section are optimized for a blend of stability in gusts and speedy efficiency upwind, which is a win whether you’re sending airs like Cash Berzolla or working out the basics.
Pre Twist:
Shaped for efficiency.
The pre-twist in the airframe enables the XPS Mk II to achieve its optimal shape while riding, resulting in a more efficient airfoil section when it matters. The slight “double bend” in the strut contributes to efficiency upwind by positioning your arms at the optimal angle, further reducing muscle fatigue for a more comfortable ride.
Materials:
Made for the real world.
Sessions can do a number on your wing over time, which is why we’ve chosen DLE 160 and 130 for the right amount of durability without sacrificing airframe performance.
Canopy:
The most advanced canopy on the market.
The XPS Mk II’s canopy is the most advanced wing canopy on the market. Teijin D3 Technoforce material, laid up in the Cross Panel Sail design, makes for stunning performance with real-world durability.
XPS:
Cross Panel Sail Design.
Inspired by the performance sailing world and innovated by Armstrong in wing design, the Cross Panel Sail (XPS) provides an outstanding connected feel to the wing when riding. By arranging the individual canopy panels at specific angles that best suit load distribution across each panel, this panel layout significantly reduces sail distortion, improves frame rigidity, and packs in more power.
Windows:
Safety without compromising performance.
Clear TPU windows provide excellent horizontal visibility along the strut, offering added spatial awareness and safety. Our TPU is lightweight, exceptionally clear, and won’t yellow or crack over time.
Battens:
Minimizing flutter.
Removable carbon fibre trailing edge battens minimize canopy flutter and provide easy tuning for varying wind strengths.
Materials:
Highly curated.
We’ve chosen Teijin D3 Technoforce because it feels great in flight, maintains its tension over time, and minimizes wear and tear. DLE 130 reinforcement panels further protect the canopy and boost the wing’s longevity. Before assembly, we rigorously inspect each piece of canopy material to ensure only the very best selection makes it into our wings.
Handles:
You’ve got options.
Dyna-Link is an interchangeable strut handle system for the A-Wing XPS. It allows you to choose between separate handles or a boom, is quick and easy to assemble with no hardware required, and is pre-positioned to ensure the wing is precisely balanced in flight.
Modular:
The choice is yours.
The A-Wing XPS Mk II is optionable with either newly designed carbon handles, a carbon boom, or Hybrid Carbon Handles. Handle and boom lengths scale S-M-L according to specific wing sizes. The new carbon handles and carbon boom both feature a circular profile carbon core made with the same technology used in our carbon foils. Overtop the carbon core is a textured EVA foam exterior that’s direct and precise yet comfortable for long sessions. The Hybrid Carbon Handles maintain the same flat design and construction found on the first-generation XPS, now integrated into the Dyna-Link system. Harness loops are stitched into the strut.
Dyna-Link:
Less is more.
The Dyna-Link design is strong, simple, and highly functional, without any unnecessary complexity. It lacks added wear points, such as tracks, hardware, or plastic, and instead opts for carbon fibre handle towers that link to the strut by hooking into super-strong Dyneema anchor loops. Attached or removed when the strut is deflated, the handles lock solidly into place once the strut inflates to pressure. Note: The Mk II’s strut is now a different pressure than the leading edge.
Placement:
Optimally balanced
The Dyna-Link anchors are placed on the strut in the most balanced and efficient positions—no guesswork is needed with infinite handle placement options. Anchor placement is tuned every three wing sizes to maintain consistent balance and feel across all the XPS Mk II wing sizes.
Grip:
Performance is comfortable.
The XPS Mk II handles and boom achieve a Goldilocks-like grip through a carbon fibre core wrapped in textured EVA—just the right thickness for feedback and comfort for long sessions.
Complete with a bag, leash, and rigid handles.