The Armstrong MA MkII is the carving specialist of the Armstrong foil range — "ridden like the freshest Japanese powder on a bluebird day, or a hot knife through butter." The Mid-Aspect MkII evolution combines ultra-forgiving pitch stability with an incredibly broad speed range and seamless rail-to-rail carving, delivering a foiling experience that's genuinely different from the HA's pumping/glide focus.

Eight sizes from a compact 490 cm² through a stable 1390 cm², all engineered to an 8.0 aspect ratio that prioritises carving speed and roll rate without sacrificing pitch stability. Premium Toray high-modulus carbon fibre construction throughout. Whether you're winging, prone surfing, tow surfing or progressing through powered conditions, the MA MkII is the dream carving machine. Complete kits from £3,119. Free UK postage.

The Dream Carving Machine

Product overview

It's been described like riding the freshest Japanese powder on a bluebird day, or a hot knife through butter — a foiling experience like no other. The evolution of the Mid Aspect front foil takes your flow to the next level by combining ultra forgiving pitch stability, an incredibly broad speed range, and seamless rail-to-rail carving. Whether it's winging or surfing, the MA MkII is the dream carving machine.

Key features

Incredible pitch stability. The MA MkII gives you total control for winging and surf foiling progression. For intermediates, the MA MkII is more forgiving than the HA with rock-solid stability and consistent lift that will boost your confidence and ability to tackle powered conditions. Advanced riders benefit from how stable the MA MkII is when landing manoeuvres or pushing hard in critical conditions.

Broad speed range. This foil section has evolved to deliver a greatly lowered takeoff speed on par with the HA while maintaining a top speed capability similar to the first generation MA, all while recovering instantly from breaches. This makes the MA MkII ready for everything from winging to prone and tow surfing.

Narrower span for a seamless roll feel. The narrower span of the mid-aspect outline gives the MA MkII a quick, seamless roll rate and super-fluid carving feel. All sizes are 8.0 AR oriented at carving at higher speeds with increased pump and glide that's perfect for surfing and a dream when carving.

Performance and durability. Foils experience extreme torsional and bending loads, which is why the MA MkII is crafted from premium pre-preg Toray high-modulus carbon fibre. The result: an ultra-strong, stiff and lightweight foil that performs exceptionally.

Surf MkII stabiliser. The Surf MkII Stabiliser was designed alongside the MA MkII front foil for a stabiliser that boosts your flow, control and speed range across foiling disciplines. Each MA MkII front foil size ships with the recommended Surf MkII size pre-paired (see kit contents below).

A+ System compatibility. Armstrong's proprietary foil assembly design joins the mast, fuselage, front foil and stabiliser together for a solid, smooth feeling on the water. Fully compatible with the wider Armstrong foil ecosystem.

What's in the kit

• MA MkII Front Foil (size of your choice)
• Performance MkII Carbon Mast
• TC60 (23.5") Fuselage
• Surf MkII Stabiliser (size paired to your front foil — see below)
• PP Shims
• All mounting hardware — Tnuts, Torx screws, Torx tool
• Large Kit Bag

Front foil ↔ Surf MkII stabiliser pairing (set by Armstrong, included with each kit):

• MA MkII 490 / 590 — ships with Surf 130 stabiliser
• MA MkII 690 / 790 / 890 — ships with Surf 170 stabiliser
• MA MkII 990 / 1190 / 1390 — ships with Surf 200 stabiliser

Technical specifications

Standard kit configuration: Toray high-modulus carbon fibre construction, 8.0 aspect ratio across all sizes, Performance MkII Carbon Mast, TC60 Fuselage, Surf MkII Stabiliser (size paired), Armstrong A+ System.

Honest advice from us

The MA MkII is a premium-tier foil — at £3,119+ this isn't an impulse purchase. It's the foil for committed wing foilers, prone surfers and tow surfers who already understand foiling fundamentals and want a foil that excels at carving and rail-to-rail flow.

Coming from another foil? Armstrong's guidance for sizing from an HA foil to MA MkII:

• If you want the same bottom-end / stall speed / comfort as your HA but with more carving and pitch stability, go up one size in the MA MkII (e.g. HA 880 → MA MkII 990).
• If you want to trade a bit of bottom end for substantially more responsive carving in powered conditions, pick the closest size (e.g. HA 880 → MA MkII 890).
• If you're coming from a first-gen MA, the MkII has a much-improved bottom end / stall speed / comfort — you can drop down one size from your original MA.

Coming fresh without an Armstrong foil to reference? A rough weight guide:

• MA MkII 590 / 690 for committed lighter riders (under 70 kg) focused on prone or carving wing
• MA MkII 790 / 890 for intermediate-advanced riders 70–90 kg
• MA MkII 990 / 1190 for heavier riders or anyone wanting maximum low-end lift
• MA MkII 1390 for the lightest wind sessions or heavy-rider downwind crossover

2× GWA Wave World Champion Cash Berzolla rides the MA MkII — this isn't just a hobbyist foil. Call us on 01492 588001 for personalised sizing advice. We'll talk you through your weight, primary discipline, conditions and existing kit before you commit to a £3k+ purchase.

About Armstrong

Armstrong is a New Zealand foil company founded by Armie Armstrong, a pioneering windsurfer and watersports innovator. Armstrong's modular A+ System has set the industry standard for foil compatibility — front wings, masts, fuselages and stabilisers all interconnect across the Armstrong range, meaning riders can progress from S1 (Step 1) beginner foils through to HA (High Aspect) racing foils without replacing their mast or board fittings. Built in Thailand at Armstrong's own facility, designed in New Zealand, ridden by world-class athletes including Austin Tovey, Noah Flegel and Annie Reickert.

Môr Watersports is an authorised Armstrong dealer in North Wales — we hold stock, offer demo sessions where conditions allow, and ship across the UK with free postage.

Free UK postage. 01492 588001 for personalised sizing advice — at this price point, we strongly recommend a conversation before committing.