Performance Carbon Mast Mk II
Armstrong's high-modulus carbon mast, the result of three years of structural optimisation: core refinements, high-modulus placement and tuned layups raise bending and torsional stiffness while keeping durability where loads concentrate.
Source: armstrongfoils.com · checked 2026-09-22
Masts 4
| Size | Length | Material | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.5cm | 725 mm | Carbon | USD 1,649.99 |
| 79.5cm | 795 mm | Carbon | USD 1,699.99 |
| 86.5cm | 865 mm | Carbon | USD 1,749.99 |
| 93.5cm | 935 mm | Carbon | USD 1,799.99 |
Independent reviews
In-depth tests by riders and magazines, on their own sites. We link to them; the verdicts are theirs.
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Armstrong Foils Performance Mk II Carbon Mast 795mm 2026
Tested: Performance Mk II 795
Pros
- Armstrong's stiffest mast (20% torsional, 30% bending stiffness claimed over the previous Performance)
- Instant, crisp response in carves
- More positive loading and composed landings for freestyle
Cons
- Efficiency gains are hard to notice; the benefit is control
Verdict: For riders who value precision above everything else.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25
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Double Dip: Armstrong Performance MKII & Performance-X Masts
Tested: Performance Mk II and Performance-X masts, with UHA 770 among others
Pros
- Both masts are stiff with zero wobble, even with a wide-span UHA
- Performance-X: very little drag and noticeably more glide
- Performance Mk II: a steady, controlled match for larger front wings
Cons
- With larger wings the straight-line speed gain of the X is small
- The two look almost identical; the difference is only felt on the water
Verdict: Mk II for riders on larger foils; the X for small wings and downwind performance.
Pros, cons and verdict summarised by foil.guide from the article, fetched 2026-09-25