📩 Join the Hydro Gav Crew (Free) If you enjoy these no-nonsense gear reviews and want: ✅ Early gear insights ✅ What I’m testing behind the scenes ✅ Top tips & technique breakdowns ✅ Industry trends ✅ Exclusive subscriber updates 📩 Join my free newsletter: https://hydro-gav.subscribepage.io Armstrong have just dropped a full new mast range for 2026 — including the Performance X, Performance MKII, and an updated Standard Carbon mast. On paper, it’s a simple lineup: three price points, three levels of performance. But on the water, it’s not that straightforward. Each mast completely changes how your setup feels — from pumping and glide, to top-end speed, control, and even which foils start to make sense. In this review, I’ve tested all three back-to-back across wing foiling, parawing, and downwind, to answer the real questions: Is the Performance X worth the premium? Does the MKII actually hit the sweet spot? And is the standard carbon mast a smart buy… or a compromise? More importantly — which one actually suits the way you ride? What’s covered in this video: Full breakdown of the Armstrong mast range Real-world differences between Performance X, MKII, and Carbon How mast choice affects pumping, glide, and efficiency Which masts suit downwind, winging, and parawing Honest pros and cons (independent review, not a sales pitch) Quick take: Performance X → Maximum efficiency, best for downwind + parawing MKII → The best all-rounder (and likely the right choice for most riders) Standard Carbon → Great value, ideal upgrade from aluminium This is not a sponsored review. As always, this channel is about independent, real-world testing — what actually works, what doesn’t, and who each setup is really for. If you enjoyed this, hit like and subscribe — it genuinely helps the channel and allows me to keep doing honest, no-nonsense reviews. #wingfoiling #hydrofoil #armstrongfoils #foiling #downwindfoiling #parawing #foilreview #wingfoil
