Hydrofoil Product Review | Armstrong HS1850 (a PUMPING machine)
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- 00The Armstrong HS1850 hydrofoil product review will go into unique attributes of the Armstrong 1850 and compare it to other foils in the Armstrong family of foils. The Armstrong HS1850 is a phenomenal foil for pumping, gliding, and for riding waves.
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Whether you're new to foiling or if you wake foil all the time, this review will provide you with a better understanding of the Armstrong Foils lineup to help you make an informed decision on what hydrofoil is the right one for you.
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Timestamp:
00:00 - Preroll Stoke
00:27 - HS1850 Foil Introduction
01:15 - CF1200 Vs. HS1850 vs. 1550V1 Foil comparison
04:42 - HS1850 Foil surfing in action
05:13 - Foil Surfing Jesus wave
06:32 - Tow in foil surfing 16mph
07:30 - carving foil
09:22 - Wing Foiling Test
10:54 - Wrap up
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Timestamp:
0:27 - HS1850 Foil Introduction
1:15 - CF1200 Vs. HS1850 vs. 1550V1 Foil comparison
4:42 - HS1850 Foil surfing in action
5:13 - Foil Surfing Jesus wave
6:32 - Tow in foil surfing 16mph
7:30 - carving foil
9:22 - Wing Foiling Test
10:54 - Wrap up - Спорт
I’m having a blast on this wing behind the boat. We put a little water in the ballast, rpm around 2500, save so much on gas compared to surfing!
Totally! Sounds like you have it dialed. Happy foiling!
Tim
Would like to see the HS1850 behind the jet ski with no rope one day while filming. I'm 160 pounds and currently have a slingshot set up with the 76cm and the 84cm. Just trying to do as much research as I can before investing a lot of money into Armstrong setup. Want to get it right the first time due to the price difference. Thanks for all the reviews. Best ones out there in the foiling game!
Hi Aaron -- thank you so much for checking out our videos. How about if I did a quick clip for our Instagram channel @halflifet.5?
It's a bit cold up here but I may be able to talk someone into pulling me :-)
When you're ready, we'll get you set up with the perfect Armstrong quiver. You won't be disappointed.
Happy to have a call around specifics or email exchange. You can email me at halflifet.5@gmail.com
Cheers,
Tim
You guys flipping awesome. If you're in the Nw. Hit these dudes up for a demo. I'm in lob with the army.
Thank you Vinh! It was great to have you out with us on the boat!
That looks soooo fun!! Yeeew! 🤙🏾🦅🏄🏽♂️💨
Thanks Patrick -- hopefully you subscribed to our UA-cam channel and follow us on Instagram @halflifet.5
It is an absolute blast. Game changer for all water sports. Love it love it love it.
Half-life. Awesome! I’m slowly dipping into the foiling world! Opens up soo many doors on any body of water! You guys are killing it on the lake! Rad to watch, keep ripping that Jesus wave!! I need a HS1850!! 🙂🦅🏄🏽♂️💨
Thank you Patrick! We're catching as many of them as we can :-)
Who needs a boat with that wing! Just hit the lake on the weekend and ride everyone else’s wakes all day
Agreed -- Just pull into a boats wake and you are off and running!
Great video guys! A 1-2 punch of information and entertainment! Thanks! +1 for the request to compare this wing with the CF2400. My goal is to use one of them with a hand wing on ultra light wind days to catch up to boats and steal their wakes. Trying to do the same with a paddle on no wind days is also of interest.
Hi S Lacher! Thank you for the note. We don't currently have a CF2400 in inventory so let me reach out to Armstrong to see if I can get this done for you. I've been using the 1850 on super light days to wing and we catch/steal waves every day....you can check it out on our Instagram @halflifet.5
Please ping us Or you can email us at halflifet.5@gmail.com if we don't get this video up in the next several weeks (2400 vs. 1850).
@@HALFLIFEVIDEOWow, sounds great, thanks for the reply! What mast length do you think works best for the catching/stealing sessions w/ the 1850?
the 1850 on the 72cm mast is a beast for pirating waves. It works great.
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO hey guys, did you have a chance to get the cf2400 in for comparaison? thankS!!
Thanks for not leaving a buy it now link. Not sure my wife would appreciate another foil!🤣
Hey Donny -- haha -- you'll love this wing. When you're ready just shoot us a note and we'll hook you up. We're Armstrong dealers now with a good deal for our Half-Life nation!
Great videos. Been watching you guys for some time. So i just picked up a used Armstrong set up from a friend. I am an intermediate wing foiler; weigh about 190. Make most of my gybes; not really tacks yet. Was looking to get a wing in the 1500 range to go with the CF. Between the HS 1550 and the HA1525 which one do you think is better for all aroung winging?
Hi Stephens -- What is the current foil you have? CF what size? What is the conditions where you wing foil? Have a few ideas for you. Feel free to call us - happy to discuss. I would not go with the HA1525 and I'll tell you why. You can also email halflifet.5@gmail.com
Best
Tim
U guys hilarious!
Hi Tenemax - thanks for the comment -- hopefully you liked the video and got a laugh or to as well!
I realize it is kind of off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released series online ?
@Ares Vincent I would suggest flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
hope someday i will have one of those for pumping.. too expensive here in the Philippines and im were just pore... godspeed
Hi Richard -- We hope so as well. Are you currently foiling? What type of foil are you riding? If we end up with extra inventory and take a foil exploration trip to the Philippines we'll see if we can hook you up. Please send your contact information to halflifet.5@gmail.com
Thank you for checking out our video. Please subscribe and follow us on Instagram @halflifet.5
All the best,
Tim
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO thanks for your reply.. no im dont have any foil cuz cant afford it... i have a skimboard thats whay im soo amaze in foil,.. im very thankful you reply... sorry for my english words,☺️.. by d way,sory i dont have instagram im sorry.. thanks alot to you sir Tim...godspeed
Hey Richard - your English is way better than my Filipino! Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet one day.
Tim
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO thank you sir Tim... i will just try to build that doil, i dont have any idea for the exact size of that but il find a way,.maybe it will take too long to build for me,.. by d way, i notice that i think nobody foiling here in Philippines... thanks sir Tim,
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO good day sir Tim, iv been starting to build a foil but my 1s build sadly was unsuccessful.. i dont have any tools to buy coz dnt have enaf money to buy, my recent equipment i just look it for people i know and they just give me f i need it,like plywood, i buy risen and in online for cheap price only 500pesos but its local.. hope someday can u give me the foil for free hs1850, .. just trying ... thanks sir Tim godspeed
Aloha guys! I'm a recent convert to Armstrong buying a 800/1600 set with a 60cm fuselage and a 72 mast and a 300 rear wing. Maybe you said in your video but what fuselage and mast are you using with your 1850? Mahalo from a subscriber . . . .
Aloha! Behind the boat with the 1850 we're using the 60cm fuselage. Did you know that we can order it for you? That way you support Half-Life content AND you'll get a Half-Life member discount. We're about to put in an order so if you'd like us to get it for you please email us at halflifet.5@gmail.com.
Y’all should compare it to the Armstrong cf2400
Thanks James C -- great idea. We'll put this in the hopper!
I suggest this because I’m a 210lb rider surfing this behind an 1984 ski Nautique 2001 with zero ballast at 7mph. It’s benefit of ease of use behind a tiny wake is insane. Carves and pumps crazy easy. Nullifiying the need to behind a 100k wake boat.
I second this request! I have a 2400 and am wondering if the 1800 would be better?
@@booger808 Hi Andy -- The 1850 will be better in almost all performance categories! That's assuming you're up and going currently - it is an Intermediate + wing. The 2400 is more stable. We've gotten this request and definitely hear you! We just don't carry the wing because most folks who go Armstrong are on their second foil set up so will prefer moving the HS series of foils. That said....we absolutely love the CF1200. I'll reach out to Armstrong to see if we can get our hands on one so we can give you a good read. I will tell you that the 1850 will be much more lively than the 2400.
Thank you so much for checking out the video - we really appreciate it. Please follow us on Instagram as well @halflifet.5 -- you'll see a bunch of footage of us on the 1850.
Cheers,
Tim
james c I’m wondering why I bought a 25 LSV now that I’m into foiling... the surf is fun though! Maybe for my kids? Ha
How does that 1850 compare to an Infinity 84, which has more surface area?
Hi SC - good to hear from you. The 1850 is faster, pumps better, and glides at a higher speed. This is due to the 1850 having more of a high aspect design than the 84cm. The 84cm is more forgiving (except for the upward pressure). Make sense? Surface area is a bit less relevant. But FWIW -- 1850 surface area is 1850cm2. The 84cm surface area is 2066cm.
What do you recommend fuselage size?
for Wingfoil free ride :)
Hi Ma Sa -- great question.
For behind the boat:
Beginner/Intermediate: 60cm fuselage
Intermediate +: 50cm fuselage
We like to rotate between the 50cm and 60cm with different wing combinations. Varying it helps you build up your foil skills.
Wingfoil:
Beginner/Intermediate: 70cm fuselage combined with CF300 tail wing. Next step would be to go 232cm.
Intermediate +: really depends upon your style of riding and if you're in waves or not. Having a 60cm as well as a 70cm and rotating in conditions is great. If you're in the surf, you may go 50cm but that's for folks who spend a lot of time on foil.
Hope this helps. If you'd like to place an order for either or both, we ship globally. Thank you for checking out our video. Hopefully you subscribed and follow us on Instagram @halflifet.5
All the best,
Tim
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO
Thank you for the detailed explanation :)
I'm at an intermediate level and I enjoy the conditions flat and knee-sized surf.
Is fuselage is 60cm recommended for this?
I heard a rumor that you went to Alaska on a surf safari....any video proof of that???
Oh Yes my friend! Alaska we did. We're in discussions with Slingshot, Bing, and a couple other companies and once we're all lined up we'll do the premier. We'll need some Alaskan natives on board to help promote. We're counting on you :-)
What fuse are you using to steal those waves?
Hey Gray -- how's it going? Hope well. We trade off between the 60cm fuselage and the 50cm. Both work great for pirating. The 50cm fuselage is looser (turns more quickly) and has a little faster pumping cadence. The 50cm works well across the HS lineup of foils.
Best,
Tim
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO things are good! Thank you! I’m ever debating an additional fuse now that I have that 60 mast I bought from you. That was a game changer for me 100%
How would this be on a dock start?
It all depends upon your weight and pumping skills. The HS1850 has a slow stall speed and pumps well. Will work great for dock starts for a lot of people. The HA wings are also a good choice if you have a good start skill. High stall speed so you need to be a bit more on it with the HA. If you end up wanting one - we have them in stock.
Best,
The Half-Life Crew
@@HALFLIFEVIDEO Thank you for the quick reply! I'm looking at HA1525.
We do have that wing in stock - it's a big'n. Should be aware that despite it's size, it still carries a fairly high stall speed.