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The mast position using Armie's numbering on the boards is the same for both, FG and ML, at 3.5 measuring from the bottom tip of the mast plate. Seems that my foot position is identical on both boards relative to the foot straps. I only change my stance width based on how large front wing is, larger the wing..wider the stance. Cheers

That's a tough question. The ML85 would be just below the water surface for you and that would make mounting the board a bit more challenging. Also, nose of the board is pretty narrow...so upward pitch when taxing is a must at your weight. Hard to say on ML85. Have you tried any of the Armie DW boards? The folks here in Miami are absolutely stoked riding them in light conditions. I am a small rider so ML works better for me, please consider DW and maybe borrow one from your Armie dealer for a day. Let me know what you decide. Cheers

That's a very interesting question! I think the answer would depend on your use case. If you are trying to end up with only one board, then I would say go with the ML65. If you plan on having two boards, then ML75 would be a better choice. The overlap between FG58 and ML65 is significant, the ML65 being more versatile. If you like the FG you'll certainly love the ML. ML takes off easier and carves better, doesn't pump as well. Let me know what you think after you get your ML board. Thank you for your comment!

Thank you for your comment! I printed the mount in 3d for boom clamp, but did not like it... it was too close to my elbow. In the process of designing a new strut mount, will test it next week and if it works post the STL file for sharing. Cheers

Thank you for your comment! My piuma mast and fuselage were sent back to Italy to be inspected by SABFOIL. I am still waiting to hear back from them, but my expectations are pretty low at this point.

@@andreannovakov9410 . Tnx. yes I understand. but what happened? Is the end of the mast broken? Or side of fuse? maybe you have a photo?

@@NikolayPotashov The gap between the mast and fuselage is so big that you can stick a piece of paper even when the three M6 bolts are fully tightened. Having such sloppy connection defeats the purpose of having a stiffer mast. I want to give SABFOIL a chance to remedy the situation before I post the next video, last thing I want to do is bash the brand if this is simple manufacturing defect. Will post the video as soon as hear back from SABFOIL. Thank you!

Super excited about your build. The Armie 75L foil box starts 415mm from the bottom edge of the board. The foil box itself is 320mm, so the balance point is 575mm from the bottom edge of the board. Hope this helps.

I had Duotone Sky Style 65L for about a year and loved the board, construction was as good as Armstrong. However, Duotone foil box is too short for Armstrong foils or any of the newer generation like Axis ART PRO and SABFOIL Razor Pro. Aside from the foil tracks being too short, Duotone makes awesome boards.

@@andreannovakov9410 I meant the sky-brid they solved the foilbox

I moved on to DWP 755, seems to be working pretty good for me and has very similar feel to 925, just better glide and speed. I sold all my HAs V1 and V2. Going to wait for newer releases before I buy anything else

I am between 74-76 kg depending on the day of the week :)

Thank you for your comment! I would recommend for you to try the 58L FG board first, it's surprisingly easy to mount. I am a beginner/intermediate rider and have no issue starting on the 58L when conditions are right. If the 58L does not work you, only then look into the 70L FG. Mid-lengths are better for light conditions. So stoked about your place...one day will come and visit!

⁠you are welcome! Armstrong community rocks😎

Thank you for your comment! I am using WIP Wing Harness 2.0, it's very light and has back padding. I actually have two WIP wing belts, one for each board, this way never forget the harness and each wing has its own harness line. Thank you again!

@@andreannovakov9410 I did recognize the harness, I was actually more curious about the harness line - which one is that?

@@eugenek4916 I am using North wing harness line 25". I also tried WIP lines but did not like them, North lines are better

Thank you for your comment! I tend to agree on the boom material, after a 4 hour session I came out with blisters on my right hand. This never happened with Duotone handles.

You've got it 100%, 880 is slower than 925 and with lower stall speed. I no longer ride the HA wings unless it's sub 10kts, mostly ride DWP series now and trying out other brands as replacement down the road

@@andreannovakov9410 Thank you. :) I like the HA925, so I'll wait and see before replacing it.

@@andreannovakov9410 Interesting! I thought the DWP where slow? What other brand are you thinking of trying? Code and AFS seems to be the trend right now

@@scp8412 Thank you for your comment! I am currently riding DWP755 and it's very, very fast foil...faster than 925 for sure. It does require more speed to take off, but the glide and speed are unmatched. I sold all my Armie HA v2 and ride mostly DWP755 when conditions are good. SABFOIL 975 is a very interesting wing, exploring options to replace my Armie foils with SABFOIL but will be awhile before I fully commit to the change in brands. Thanks again!

@@andreannovakov9410 I am so pleased to hear your thoughts on the razor pro! I am on the previous kraken mast/ non pro razor’s and was thinking of switching to some other brands to gain glide but maybe I should just upgrade my mast. The quick release is m’y favoris features with 2 wing board and one kiteboard. Makes quick setup at the beach.

Thank you for the thoughtful comments, I agree with most of your points. The fact that you’re manufacturing your own front and rear wings is absolutely amazing! I tried to compare both kits as they have similar dimensions, and fuselage length is a couple of centimeters apart, I feel that pitch stability in this particular case comes from front wing geometry more so than fuselage length difference. My POV is strictly based on winging in South Florida conditions which are 8-12 kts at best…so glide is one of the most important elements when evaluating foils…and at my beginner level. SABFOIL 975 front wing has a very unique geometry, glide is closer to my old ART PRO 1051 (which was at the top of my quiver) and turnability of a smaller wing. The issue with the stabilizer-mast fitment comes from the fact that SABFOIL are trying new anodized graphite alloy that is supposed to be super light and stiff, but difficult to manufacture. I sent the mast and fuselage back to SABFOIL, eager to see what they determine after inspecting the parts. Based on the video I sent them, SABFOIL said the connection has too much play…we’ll see. Thank you again and hope to see you on the water one day 😊

Thank you for your comment! SABFOIL asked me to send the mast and fuselage back to them, so it would be awhile before I get it back. Will do a full review once I get it back.

No worries. I am still a beginner and learning to gybe with my beginner gear (gong). But I plan to buy into sabfoil system later on.

Hi Kevin - thank you for your comment! The 180 tail felt faster on the 925 rig when I was first tested things. I would say the 180 switch is worth it.

I haven't tried Core XC so I couldn't answer that question. However, I recently tried 2024 Duotone Unit D-Lab and it felt closer to the Core Halo, more balanced and lower end power. I still believe Core Halo Pro has more grunt and is lighter. In all cases I would recommend any Aluula wing before regular dacron. Hope this helps and thank you!

@@andreannovakov9410 thank you.

I am about 70kg at the moment. If I am using my downwind board, Core Halo can get me up on 9+ kts, if on my sinker need 12+ kts. Hope this helps and thank you!

Thank you for your comment! I've only tried MA1000 from the MA series, so won't be able to compare the 1225. However, with certainty can tell you that HA880 for your weight can be your go-to foil for light wind days. I got the HA780 and use it for anything 10+ kts. I believe the HA980 would be too large for your weight. Hope this helps and thank you again!

Thank you for your comment! My local Duotone is going to let me try 4, 5 and 6M 2024 D-LABS, once I get to compare the 2024 models will do another side-by-side review. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! The CORE canopy material is very similar to the 2023 D-LAB canopy, seems to have similar thickness and weight. The wing itself (as a whole) is lighter than the D-LAB.

@@andreannovakov9410 Thank you for your prompt response. I'm curious about the canopy, particularly because models such as the F-One V2 and the Unit 2022, even those equipped with the Aluula frame, sold out quickly. Starting with the Mod3 in Units or the HiTex with the Strike V3, the canopy has become more durable and lasts longer.

@@buenacloud I can't speak to CORE durability yet as I had the wing for about a month. What I can tell you for sure is that 2023 Duotone D-LAB canopy is extremely durable. It took a full-force foil impact to puncture the canopy. I've had many cases where my entire body falls on to the Unit, the wing is perfectly fine. '23 D-LABs are very, very durable

​@@andreannovakov9410 Yes, I switched to Unit '24 last year, and although they may be slightly heavier than the Strikes, for example, they are definitely more durable. The new Takoon VX is also said to be more durable. I asked about the canopy material with Takoon, but they didn't provide a specific answer, only stating that it is more durable than the Unit's.

I am confident the 880 would an adequate replacement of the 1125. I did have the 1125 for about a year and can tell you in terms of lift and speed the 880 is super close to the 1125. Glide might be a bit less that 1125, but you'll gain a lot of maneuverability and perhaps give you better surfing experience. This is with the 180 tail...I am about to try the 880 with 140 tail, which would change the mix a bit. Hope this helps

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I would be very curious to see how the 780 performs. Personally, I would hold off on buying new Armstrong gear until I am 100% sure that 780 is truly on par with the 925, my biggest fear is that 780 won't have the glide of 925. I am seriously considering expanding my ART PRO quiver and if that happens would be difficult to invest more into Armstrong. Please let me know how the 680 goes

Thanks for your comment! In my mind 1550 and 925 were the two foils that made Armstrong popular, while there was a natural successor of the original 1550 there was none for the 925. It almost seems that a void is created with the new HA series, many people would not be willing to sacrifice speed and glide. Would be awesome if Armstrong come up with a new performance HA lineup, but they may lose some of their customer base to Axis ART PRO

​@@andreannovakov9410 have you tried the DWP 685? Should be more comparable to the ART Pros

@@bastialdehoff7779 I haven't tried the 685 yet. If you have, what do you think of the 685? I am contemplating on trading the 880 for 755, awaiting one final head-high session before I finally rule out the 880 as part of my quiver

@@andreannovakov9410 I have the dwp755, it has lots of high speed glide, basically everything the HAv2 lack. BUT, it doesn't like really like choppy turbulent water and also get sketchy in breaking waves, so the usage is more limited to DW swell ride or flatwater. The 685 may be better for winging than the 755

@@Stefan-Foil Thanks for sharing your 755 experience. Seems like the Armstrong DWPs are very similar to the ART PROs. What you outlined as 755 drawbacks are the reasons I did not switch entirely to ART PROs...yet.

Thank you for your comment! I would definitely recommend bringing your gear, I don't know if there's a place to rent wing foil gear in Punta Cana. The reef is super shallow and getting back in is super tricky, please be careful going past the reef. Within the reef is nice, the only thing to watch out for is boat traffic. Enjoy DR!

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻