From Armstrong

Whether youre free flying, wave riding or sending a freestyle session, the all new A-Wing XPS delivers. We recruited the worlds leading wing and kite designers to craft a wing with a hyper connected riding feel, sublime upwind performance, next- level speed and rock solid stability. Whether youre free flying, wave riding or sending a freestyle session, the all new A-Wing XPS

We recruited some of the worlds leading wing and kite designers to push this shape to the next level. Each aspect of the new A-Wing XPS was tirelessly thought out, tested and finely tuned in a wide range of riding conditions.

Highlighted Features

• An innovative cross panel sail (XPS) design provides an outstanding level of connection when riding. This futuristic panel layout greatly reduces sail distortion by improving load distribution and frame rigidity. This gives all the wing sizes a very direct and controlled feel for easy and comfortable flying.
• The XPSs airfoil section combined with our pre-twist tip geometry, produces incredible speed with sublime upwind performance. This greatly benefits jump amplitude for freestyle maneuvers and delivers plenty of hang time and float for smooth landings. This wing is also a wave riders dream with little to no luffing or sail flutter and excellent stability, allowing the rider to focus less on the wing and more on shredding the wave
• A newly developed hybrid carbon handle (HCH) design has a rigid carbon interior skeleton and soft padded exterior. This combination offers the best balance of control, comfort and safety.
• By incorporating removable carbon battens, riders can maintain top-end upwind performance and speed when left in, and enjoy enhanced luffing and lower-end power with the battens removed.

We tested hundreds of individual materials during the development of the XPS. We settled on the new generation high quality lightweight Dacron, tried and tested polyester Dacron and Ultra PE woven laminate (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) for key reinforcements. The result is a highly refined combination of materials which delivers impressive strength to weight, durability and overall performance. See REAL’s Material Overview to learn more about these materials and how they enhance the wing’s performance.