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The Armstrong X-Wing Performance is the highest-performance wing in Armstrong's lineup. Developed for riders seeking maximum efficiency, higher speeds and a lighter, more responsive feel, it introduces a refined high-aspect platform built around cutting-edge materials and aerodynamics.
Unlike the A-Wing XPS Mk II, which is designed to excel across every discipline, the X-Wing is focused on extracting every bit of performance from modern foil equipment. It accelerates effortlessly, generates apparent wind with remarkable efficiency and rewards precise riding with exceptional glide and control.
For experienced riders looking to push their performance further, the X-Wing represents Armstrong's most advanced wing to date.
✓ Ultra-light ULTRA-PE X-PLY airframe
✓ High-aspect geometry for greater efficiency
✓ Faster acceleration
✓ Reduced leading-edge diameter
✓ Dual-Tech canopy layout
✓ Carbon boom interface
✓ Outstanding stability at speed
✓ Premium Armstrong construction
The X-Wing isn't designed to replace the A-Wing XPS Mk II.
It's designed for riders who have reached the point where they want more performance.
Compared with the A-Wing, the X-Wing offers:
It rewards clean technique and active riding, making it ideal for experienced foilers who want to maximise every session.
The X-Wing uses a refined high-aspect geometry that improves aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining composed handling across a broad wind range.
Benefits include:
Instead of pulling harder, the wing works more efficiently, creating smooth acceleration and sustained glide.
One of the biggest innovations is the use of ULTRA-PE X-PLY Advanced Laminate Composite in the airframe.
This advanced material provides:
✓ Lower weight
✓ Increased stiffness
✓ Reduced stretch
✓ More precise canopy support
✓ Better long-term shape retention
Combined with the reduced leading-edge diameter, the result is a wing that feels exceptionally light and reactive in your hands.
The X-Wing combines Armstrong's Cross Panel Sail design with longitudinal span panels to better manage canopy loads.
This "Dual-Tech" layout helps maintain canopy tension under high loads, reducing distortion and creating cleaner, more efficient power delivery.
The result is a wing that feels composed and predictable, even when heavily powered.
Unlike the A-Wing XPS Mk II, which supports both carbon handles and a boom, the X-Wing is designed exclusively around the Dyna-Link Carbon Boom.
The tool-free locking system creates an exceptionally rigid connection between rider and wing, improving precision during pumping, transitions and high-speed riding.
| Size | Wind Range | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m² | 26–40 knots | 1.5 kg |
| 3.0 m² | 22–38 knots | 1.6 kg |
| 3.5 m² | 20–36 knots | 1.7 kg |
| 4.0 m² | 18–34 knots | 1.8 kg |
| 4.5 m² | 16–30 knots | 1.9 kg |
| 5.0 m² | 14–26 knots | 2.0 kg |
| 5.5 m² | 12–22 knots | 2.1 kg |
| 6.0 m² | 11–20 knots | 2.2 kg |
| 6.5 m² | 10–18 knots | 2.3 kg |
The X-Wing Performance is ideal if you:
✓ Want maximum efficiency.
✓ Love riding fast.
✓ Generate apparent wind naturally.
✓ Prioritise upwind performance.
✓ Enjoy downwind and long-distance sessions.
✓ Already have solid wing handling skills.
The X-Wing may not be the right choice if:
✗ You're completely new to wing foiling.
✗ You want the most forgiving wing possible.
✗ You teach beginners or share equipment.
✗ You only want one wing for every discipline.
For these riders, the A-Wing XPS Mk II remains our first recommendation because of its stability, versatility and ease of use.
| A-Wing XPS Mk II | X-Wing Performance |
|---|---|
| All-round versatility | Maximum efficiency |
| Beginner to Advanced | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Carbon handles or boom | Carbon boom only |
| Lower aspect | Higher aspect |
| Smooth, forgiving power | Reactive, performance-oriented power |
| Stable in all conditions | Optimised for speed and glide |
You want one wing that performs brilliantly in every discipline and inspires confidence from day one.
You already ride confidently and want to go faster, ride more efficiently and unlock the highest level of performance.
The first thing you’ll notice is the weight—or rather, the lack of it.
The X-Wing feels exceptionally light in your hands, especially once you’re on foil. It accelerates quickly, builds apparent wind effortlessly and rewards efficient riding with outstanding glide.
Compared with the A-Wing XPS Mk II, it asks a little more from the rider, but it gives even more back in return. Experienced riders will immediately appreciate its precision, speed and ability to carry momentum through transitions and lulls.
For advanced riders in Mui Ne who enjoy long reaches, powered freeride and downwind sessions, the X-Wing is one of the most exciting wings we’ve tested.
The X-Wing isn’t designed to replace the A-Wing XPS Mk II.
Instead, it complements the range by offering a more specialised, performance-focused option for riders who already have solid technique and want to push their riding further.
Not universally. The X-Wing is designed for maximum performance and efficiency, while the A-Wing XPS Mk II remains the most versatile, all-round option. The best choice depends on your experience and riding goals.
Confident beginners can, but most riders will progress faster on the A-Wing XPS Mk II before moving to the X-Wing as their skills develop.
Its reduced leading-edge diameter, ULTRA-PE X-PLY airframe and refined high-aspect design reduce weight while maintaining rigidity and efficient power delivery.
FoilLab Performance Choice
The Armstrong X-Wing Performance is the wing for riders who want to push beyond all-round performance and experience the very best Armstrong has to offer. Lighter, faster and more efficient than ever, it rewards good technique with remarkable speed, glide and precision. If the A-Wing XPS Mk II is the perfect everyday wing, the X-Wing Performance is the one you’ll reach for when you’re chasing your fastest, longest and most rewarding sessions.