Armstrong Performance X Carbon Mast
$2,349.99 – $2,499.99Price range: $2,349.99 through $2,499.99
Armstrong Performance-X Carbon Mast
Precision built for max glide and minimal drag.
The Performance-X Carbon Mast represents the most efficient mast in the Armstrong lineup. Designed to push the limits of glide, speed, and turning freedom, it delivers a refined, ultra-thin profile without sacrificing control.
Developed over three years of testing and refinement, it is built for riders seeking maximum efficiency and a more reactive, performance-driven feel on the water.
Ideal For
• Downwind • Winging • Parawing • Surf foiling • Kite foiling • Racing
Inclusions
• Mast • Protective cover


KEY FEATURES
Ultra-Thin, High Efficiency Profile
• Ultra-thin 12 mm mast profile • Significant efficiency gains over thicker mast sections • Reduced drag for improved glide and speed
Optimized Chord for Turning
• 106 mm chord for reduced turning resistance • Improved roll rate and agility • Looser, more responsive feel through turns
Ultra-High Modulus Carbon Construction
• Built with ultra-high modulus carbon • Refined layup techniques for strength and control • 10% increase in torsional stiffness • 10% increase in bending stiffness • No increase in overall weight
Refined Connections and Reduced Drag
• Updated mast top and fuselage interfaces • Material removed where not required • Strength reinforced in key load areas • Improved load transfer and hydrodynamic efficiency
Tuned Rake Angles
• Rake angles refined by mast length • Balanced lift, glide, and control • Easier pumping and longer glide through manoeuvres • Smooth transitions when riding bumps or packing away a parawing
HIGHLIGHTS
Pure Efficiency
Built as a specialist performance mast, the Performance-X Carbon Mast prioritizes glide and drag reduction above all else.
Every element of its design is focused on efficiency, allowing riders to travel further with less effort, maintain speed through transitions, and stay on foil longer. It is a mast designed for progression through efficiency, not just power.
Ultra-High Modulus Construction
The use of ultra-high modulus carbon allows for an exceptionally thin profile while maintaining the strength and control needed for high performance riding.
This advanced construction delivers improved stiffness without added weight, creating a precise, responsive feel underfoot even at higher speeds.
Thin, Fast, Free
The reduced thickness and optimized chord create a noticeably lighter, more agile ride.
Turning feels looser and more reactive, with less resistance through direction changes. The setup feels more alive, encouraging fluid movement and clean, efficient lines.
Efficiency First
On the water, the Performance-X Carbon Mast delivers smoother transitions, increased glide, and easier generation of speed.
It performs best in cleaner conditions and efficiency focused riding, where reduced drag and lighter handling can be fully appreciated. For riders seeking maximum stability in heavy conditions, a thicker mast may still be preferred, but for those prioritizing glide and speed, this mast stands apart.
Positioning
Sitting at the top of the mast range, the Performance-X Carbon Mast is a specialist choice for riders prioritizing efficiency, glide, and a more reactive turning feel.
It is best suited to intermediate to advanced riders looking to push speed, refine technique, and unlock a more efficient style of riding.
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