Armstrong Mid Length Board Tested

We could have copy and pasted the Armstrong product description for this board right here, because this is exactly how it felt riding this board: A happy medium between wining an foiling.

I have to be honest when it comes to prone foiling I am a bit of a cook. I have a hard time getting on my feet on these sub-5-foot boards. This board should fix that. In this first test I went to Kanaha Beach Park and tried to wing on this 55L board. I was a bit nervous because getting up from a knee start is not my favorite thing todo on boards where I experience negative buoyancy, but… I was rather positive surprised on how easy I could get up.

This is what Armstrong has to say:

We hit the sweet spot

A uniquely happy medium. Slotting in between our Prone, Wing and Downwind boards, the Midlength is a session saver on small or light days with excellent paddle power and an easy release to get you up on foil. That speed and efficiency work equally well to boost your confidence when hunting down bigger surf; the Midlength paddles like a rhino chaser that transforms into your shortboard once in flight. Forget choosing the perfect board, just get on the water and let the board melt away as you take in everything else.

A goldilocks ratio of dimensions and volume makes for optimum glide, stability and maneuverability so you don’t need to be a pro to up your time on foil.

These are my findings:

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Details

  • Surfboard-Inspired Outline
    • Looking to midlength surfboards for inspiration, the outline balances stability with efficient glide.
  • Downwind-Inspired Bottom Contours
    • Subtle double concave to flat at the foil tracks with a diamond-V tail out the back. Chines run the full length of the board.
  • Split Foredeck
    • The raised central portion of the deck ahead of the pad helps shed water quickly.
  • Footstrap Inserts
    • PVC footstrap inserts for self-tapping screws; optimised for V-strap front footstrap.
  • Vent
    • Allows the board to breathe in a range of temperatures and maintain its structural integrity.
  • Raised Deck Wedges and Arch Bars
    • An intuitive foot placement reference with extra grip for prone waveriding or winging.
  • Forward Geometry Foil Track
    • Our proprietary Forward Geometry foil track fasttracks your progression. This system is designed to work with any foil brand.
  • Carbon Foil Tracks
    • Industry leading durability.
  • Dual Carbon Stringer System
    • Maximum rigidity for sublime feel underfoot.


Specifications

– 45L: 5’1 / 155cm x 17” / 43cm x 3 ¾” / 9.5cm
– 55L: 5’5 / 165cm x 18” / 45.7cm x 4 1/8” / 10.5cm
– 65L: 5’9 / 175cm x 19” / 48.3cm x 4 1/2” / 11.4cm
– 75L: 6’1 / 185.5cm x 20” / 50.8cm x 4 5/8” / 11.7cm
– 85L: 6’5 / 195.5cm x 20 ¾” / 52.7cm x 4 7/8” / 12.4cm