Performance-X Carbon Mast
Armstrong's thinnest mast, 12.2 to 12.75 mm, made possible by ultra-high-modulus carbon that keeps weight, stiffness and feel while cutting the profile. Less drag and more glide, with the same A+ system connection.
Source: armstrongfoils.com · checked 2026-09-22
Masts 4
| Size | Length | Material | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.5cm | 725 mm | Carbon | USD 2,349.99 |
| 79.5cm | 795 mm | Carbon | USD 2,399.99 |
| 86.5cm | 865 mm | Carbon | USD 2,449.99 |
| 93.5cm | 935 mm | Carbon | USD 2,499.99 |
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-X Carbon Mast 795mm 2026
Tested: Performance-X 795
Pros
- Noticeably less drag: longer glides, easier dockstarts
- Makes foils feel bigger, so you can drop a size for wing or prone
- Slightly freer in turns
Cons
- Not as stiff as the Performance Mk II
- Each gain is modest on its own
Verdict: Possibly the biggest single upgrade for an existing Armstrong quiver.
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