Armstrong Downwind Performance Boards: Shaped for the Podium

Overview

The Downwind Performance (DWP) boards are crafted for expert riders pursuing performance freeride and competitive downwind foiling. These boards are lengthened and narrowed to optimize speed and tracking, featuring an ultralight outer carbon innegra sandwich skin with proven double stringer construction for exceptional stiffness and light weight.

Designed for ultra-efficient paddling, popping up, and recovering from touchdowns, the DWP boards allow riders to fly small foils with ease. The refined bow shape with a split foredeck effortlessly sheds water, while the new diamond V tail with increased rocker ensures efficient lift-off.

Inspired by the new deck grip design on Armstrong’s Wing FG foilboards, the DWP boards include a redesigned grip for maximum control, comfort, and versatility. The flatter deck shape, combined with raised central bars and elevated corner blocks, offers intuitive foot placement for superior stability.

Key Features:

• Speed and Stability: The stretched outline and narrow width deliver exceptional paddling speed and stability, allowing riders to fly the smallest foils with ease. The length enhances paddling stability by minimizing bobbing and providing excellent directional tracking.
• Split Foredeck: Inspired by Wing FG foilboards, this design sheds water effortlessly for improved performance.
• Refined Bow: Enhances paddling efficiency, touchdown recovery, and reduces swing weight for superior pumping and carving.
• Minimal Deck Recess: The flatter deck design increases volume and quickly sheds standing water.
• New Deck Grip: Features raised arch bars and corner blocks inspired by the Wing FG range for intuitive foot placement.
• Diamond V Tail: New tail shape with more rocker and extra chine for better takeoff performance and reduced tail touchdowns.
• Foil Track Placement: Tracks are positioned further forward for increased lift and maneuverability.
• Carbon Foil Tracks: Proprietary carbon fiber foil tracks integrated directly into the stringers for robust construction.
• Proven Construction: Dual stringers from deck to bottom provide maximum structural rigidity and durability.

Specifications:

• 98L: 8’2" / 249cm x 16.75" / 42.6cm x 5.875" / 14.9cm
• 108L: 8’11" / 272cm x 17.25" / 43.8cm x 5.875" / 14.9cm
• 118L: 9’6" / 289cm x 17.25" / 43.8cm x 5.875" / 14.9cm

Experience podium-worthy performance with Armstrong’s Downwind Performance Boards, engineered for speed, stability, and superior downwind foiling