Armstrong Foils HA1125 first wave LIVE review
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2021
- Finally got my hands on the new Armstrong HA1125 and took the GoPro out to record my first impressions.
Riding:
72cm V2 mast
60cm A+ fuse
Custom 13" tail wing
-1 degree shim
HA1125 front wing
Board 4'0" x 19 3/4" x 2 7/8" (27 ish litres) - Спорт
You are a lord and a legend mate! You are up for ages..
Cheers brother! YIEW
Hey Oskar, I really enjoy this style of video. It’s great to have you describe what you’re feeling and take us long for the ride. I would watch these even if it wasn’t a product review!
Oh thanks man! Its such a dynamic sport that describing it as you feel it is really one of the best ways... its just tricky to record it well haha
Sick video. Thanks for posting.
Thanks, will try and do another when I learn more about this wing. Should have a 1550 V2 in the next couple days so might do the same with that.
Fly time through the roof!
Benchmark agreed! Great video.
Thanks.
Cheers, thanks mate!
Love this style of review keep them coming. Would like to know which pumps better for small waves the 1125 ha the 1550 v2 or the 1850 hs I’m the same eight as you and already have the 1850 hs 1550 v1 and 1250 hs not sure which one to order. Thanks
I am in exactly the same boat would love to hear the answer to this.
I love the CF1600 in the surf. The 1200 is decent but seems like it prefers waves with a little more energy.
This 1125 seems mental to pump! And I bet the speed is nice compared to some of these thicker wings.
Best review I’ve ever seen. Actually using it.
I'm impressed. I knew I sucked at pumping this wing, but come on man! You're really making me look bad! Your first wave on this foil!? Get out of here! 😅😭🤙
You look like you’re doing pretty well on it already! I heard a few reviews that it takes a little to dial in this wing so keen to see how things progress. This was actually my second wave, I nose dived the first. In fairness I’ve ridden a fair few high aspects so maybe easier for me than most guys who’ve only ridden Armstrong, but man is it a quick wing! Looks like you’ve got the right idea being out far in the ocean.
@@OskarJohansson1 Thx for posting the video. I enjoyed learning from your technique. Now I got some homework to do. 😎👍
wow dude so impressive!
Thanks man! It’s a weapon wing, can’t believe the glide you get.
@@OskarJohansson1 I just got one and tried it winging... wasn’t totally stoked as I am for let’s say the 1550v2 but seeing your video makes me realize what kind of riding it’s good for. Connecting dots in my head...
@@OCEANBOUND1 I still cant even envision how much further this wing has to go, feels like it could unlock some wild stuff. I've only winged the 1250 which i thought had a high stall speed, but this thing is even more. I cant see it being much of a light wind wing, but downwinding it could be unreal... I should get my hands on that 1550 V2 soon so might try do a same style review. Would be interesting to compare to te 1125.
@@OskarJohansson1 the 1550v2 for winging is my new favorite. Great low end but speed lime the 1250. I’ve used it on my SUP and love the glide. I hope to see how you can make it work with a surfboard!
What would be your favourite Foil Kit for flat water Jump/Pump/Glide? Great Video hope to see more reviews
That’s a tricky question, depends on what level you’re at and weight as well. For pump and glide I would say the 1125 is my clear favourite now, however in flat water it depends how you are getting started. If you’re dock starting it might take a bit more to get going, but behind a boat it’s fine. As an all rounder that’s really easy for everything I would also say the 1850, especially if you’re a bit heavier. It’s a bit slower and less glide, but so much lift and ease of use. The better you get the more I’d lean towards the 1125, but wouldn’t go wrong with the 1850 to start with.
@@OskarJohansson1 Thanks for responding. I’m 72 kg and currently Kitefoil, Wingfoil, Wingfoil and Wakefoil
But looking for a dedicated Jump-Pump-Glide Foil. Would either Dock start or Bungee start
Hey Oscar - love your vids! I’m currently riding an 1850 HS. My mates are riding high aspect GoFoils and they are going really fast and have a lot of glide. I’m thinking this 1125 HA could be in my next wing. Do you think an 1850 and 1125 is a good quiver? Originally I was going to get the 1550 V2 next but now I’m leaning toward this 1125…. Thanks!
Hey Rob, cheers mate! How much do you weigh? I would say the 1850 and 1325 are fairly evenly matched in terms of lift and rider weight, but as you move to the HA you will get the benefits of the pump and glide. The 1125 is closer in size to the 1550 V2 for lift and rider weight. I tend to like having one surf wing, and then something with similar lift for pump/glide/downwinding, but that is all just personal preference :)
Thanks for the reply! I’m wingfoiling and weight about 180 pounds (81 kg).
@@robwolfbrandt7741 Ohh that's tough. Maybe the 1125 is a good place to start. It won't be as easy to get on foil as the 1850, but once it is up it will be so much quicker and glide forever.
Would like to see a downwind and how it handles open ocean swell.
Same! Haha. Waiting for some wind to give it a run, I’ll keep you posted and try do a review when we get some conditions.
Woow very good
Thanks man!
Hey oskar, could you explain to me why you set up the foil fully forward please... I'm new to this but most of the info I've got off UA-cam seems to say on small boards your more likely want the foil set up at the back of the board. Do you have the foil always fully forward or only when it's tiny? Thanks.
Ace videos btw.
Hey Lee! Moving the mast forward basically reduces the swing weight of the board, but this can be good or bad depending on the rider or setup. Having less swing weight allows the board to turn easier, becomes a little more wippy through turns. But not having that weight makes it more sensitive, particularly to pitch instability (nose up/down)... When you are learning there are other considerations as well. Basically you will always lie in the same position of the board when you're paddling/catching a wave so moving the mast back means you have more of your weight further forward and this counteracts the lift of the foil. This is great for learning and smooths out your take offs. As you progress move the mast forward to get more initial lift. Then as you progress even more playing with the mast position is purely about that swing weight and controlling pitch instability. There is no right or wrong place for the mast, its very personal to everyone and even the wing your ride. But as you learn, start with it back, and then experiment with moving it forward. I only ever ride with the mast fully forward with every board/wing I ride. Hope the makes sense
Yiewww!
@@OskarJohansson1 thank you for the response buddy, wow so many things to consider, I'm glad I asked. I tried fully forward, an I just get flung off the back lol. Tried maybe 2 inch off fully back if that made any sense, an managed to get some much better pumps will try another inch next time an see what happens. Thanks for the info, keep up with your vids they are the best I've seen. 👌💪👏
@@leetallon4830 No worries Lee. Foiling is a bit of a mine field while you're learning so any little tips can really help. Enjoy the ride man!
Hi mate!
Amazing video!
How do I go about getting a similar tail wing?
Australia
Thanks
Cheers mate!
I actually build the tails my self. I buy 10mm thick G10 sheets and grind them with an angle grinder/file/sand paper to get to the final result. You also need a 6mm helicoil set to add the thread inserts. All up each tail I make costs about $25 AUD. This shape is a copy of a 13" KD Maui wing but thinned out a bit.
super sick video. is that a kd tail painted black?
Thanks man! Its a replica I made of the KD 13.5” tail. It’s a little thinner than his but exact same outline. I made it from black G10 which I think looks a little sexier than the standard green ;)
@@OskarJohansson1 any camber at all? or just flat profile? never seen a kd tail up close so no reference
@@greg.ocallaghan The bottom is flat, the top I know Kane places the thickest point at about 30% of the cord closest to the leading edge and then the thickness is 10% of the cord length. I moved my thickest point a little further back to maybe 35% and about 7% thickness of the cord length. His tails have quite a bit of lift for me so I went more for speed and glide. If you wanna make your own wings let me know if you're in AUS and I'll send you where I get the black G10.
@@OskarJohansson1 cheers man, I'm in Europe but have access to a CNC machine, I'll see where I can get some g10 here. I have an engineering background and have thought about making custom tails for a while now (even though my foiling skills are still very rookie!) Have you epoxied in threaded inserts? Or just nuts on the other side of the bolt?
Anyways, cool to see ya pumping with such ease in the video, I'm learning to pump and connect waves still (on the HS1850 and HS1250) but inspiring to see!
whats your weight?
I'm 68kg or 150lbs.
$900.00 usd?
You're not paying for what it is...
You're paying for what it does!
Pay up!!!!
(Army should have made it a cool $1150.00 usd....)
Lol 🤙🏽👍🏽