Armstrong Foils Downwind SUP
After the success I’d recently had from the AFS Blackbird, I was super excited for the Armstrong Downwind SUP to arrive. The Armstrong DW board is designed to provide exceptional performance for downwind SUP foiling, light wind winging, SUP surf foiling, and prone downwinding. The range comprises five sizes, providing plenty of options for a range of rider weights and…
Armstrong Foils MA & Performance Mast
The highly-anticipated MA series sits right in the middle of Armstrong's HA & HS wings. Designed for the best of both worlds this wing is made for more of a surf feel, with a slower stall speed than the HA but with more glide & efficiency than the HS. I was lucky enough to be sent a whole quiver of…
Armstrong Foils WKT
Armstrong has gone from strength to strength and clearly take it seriously when they release new equipment. I have no doubt that R&D is done exceptionally carefully, so that they release only the highest quality products. That’s why you don’t see gear released yearly from them, only when a genuine technological update is needed. With that in mind, getting the…
Armstrong Foils CF V2
Armstrong's CF V2 is their all-around foil lineup. Ranging from 950cm2 all the way to 2050cm2. It’s designed for beginners seeking a foundation for progression and experienced riders pushing their limits. The attention to detail that Armstrong has put in is immediately obvious when getting it out of the box. This foil has the highest quality components and finishes that…
Armstrong Foils Forward Geometry Wing Surf Board
The attention to detail with all Armstrong gear is next level, and this board is no different. There has clearly been a lot of time put into the development of this board to create many unique and effective features. I’ll start with the ‘Forward Geometry’ design, what Armstrong has essentially done here is install a longer box into the board.…
Armstrong Foils HA925
Armie Armstrong is the driving force behind the Armstrong brand but certainly isn’t a one-man band. The New Zealand company isn’t afraid to bring in experts to make the best products money can buy, among their staff is Jim Moore, foil maker for New Zealand’s America’s Cup wing building campaigns, Rob Whittall, aerofoil designer & Armie’s father David Armstrong, a…
Armstrong Foils V2 A-Wing
While Armstrong doesn’t have the years of experience that some of the kite brands have had it doesn’t show. The V2 A-Wing is a robust high-performance wing with all of the features we’re looking for when on the water. It comes complete with a carry bag & leash in five different sizes: 2.5m/3.5m/4.5m/5.5m and 6.5m. Here on test is the…
5 months ago
Jack Galloway takes the Armstrong WKT Wake Kite Tow 109 for a seafront dock start session in Sandbanks. Look out for the full review in…
3 days ago
Olly Brunton hits the spot, perfect for running the Armstrong foils Speed 180 Tail/stabiliser and dialling in. Adding one new piece of gear can change…
7 days ago
Tune in as Armstrong Foils founder and head of design, Armie Armstrong, breaks down the all-new A-Wing XPS. Whether it's free-flying, wave riding or freestyle,…
2 weeks ago
Weekend vibes with Caro Dickenson!
3 weeks ago
Tatiana Grant, Cash Berzolla, Mateo Ell, Reo Stevens and Sylvio Mancus show is how it's done on Armstrong Foils' all-new A-Wing XPS! We recruited the…
3 weeks ago
Maui's foiling addicts!
1 month ago
Oskar Johansson is back, and this time, he's testing the new Armstrong performance mast lengths and how they affect flat water starts for downwinding. All…
1 month ago
Armstrong Foils Performance mast range is a clean-sheet design that takes the Armstrong feeling riders know and love to new heights. Sophisticated engineering and top-shelf…
1 month ago
Oskar Johansson puts Armstrong Foils' MA800/795 performance mast/60cm fuse/Speed 180 tail with blue shim through its paces!
1 month ago
Armstrong Foil's new Performance stabiliser range has arrived! The Glide 220, Speed 180 and Dart 140 deliver efficiency, speed and responsiveness to all foil sports.…
1 month ago
More followcam action with the Maui crew!
2 months ago
Armstrong Foil's new MA1750, 1475 and 625 foils are here! Building on the 1225, the 1475 and 1750 offer a boost to the low end…
2 months ago
We’re stoked to announce we’re on for the third IKSURFMAG & Tonic Mag Demo Weekender on the 10th & 11th of June 2023 at The…
Issue 16
Jack Galloway has the downwind foil bug and it’s here to stay!
Issue 16
Oskar played an integral part in the creation of the Armstrong Downwind SUP. We caught up with him to find out all about the process and how his foil obsession progressed to a downwind obsession.
Issue 16
The Tonic Mag test team have all the latest gear reviews for you right here. It’s a big one this issue!
Issue 16
More images with no particular place to call home this issue...
Issue 15
This surf foil event in Kauai happened to coincide with all time conditions. The results were spectacular.
Issue 15
Jack Galloway sits down with waterman & foiling brother Laitham Kellum
Issue 15
The Tonic Mag test team have all the latest gear reviews for you right here!
Issue 15
More images with no particular place to call home this issue…
Issue 14
Hood River has become famous, not only for its perfect downwinding conditions but also the Sternwheeler. A boat that creates an outstanding foil wave. Kjell van Sice tells us all about it.
Issue 13
Our prize this issue is an Armstrong CF V2 foil kit, you choose the front wing size!
Issue 13
Freedom Foil Boards has become a leading brand in foil board design in a very short space of time. We chat to Chris Sayer, the man who started it all in his garage, whilst working as a full-time firefighter!
Issue 13
Europe has recently endured its biggest ever heatwave, Hub Dekkers & Armie Armstrong happened to be in Amsterdam just as temperatures hit their peak. What better way to cool off than to go foiling with an E-Winch…
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Olly Brunton hits the spot, perfect for running the Armstrong foils Speed 180 Tail/stabiliser and dialling in. Adding one new piece of gear can change the entire setup. So was the Speed 180 worth it compared to the HA195? Find…
3 days ago
Tune in as Armstrong Foils founder and head of design, Armie Armstrong, breaks down the all-new A-Wing XPS. Whether it's free-flying, wave riding or freestyle, Armstrong Foil's all-new A-Wing XPS delivers next-generation performance, power and control. We recruited the worlds…
7 days ago
The Tonic Mag test team has been busy testing through the cold winter months. All of the gear on test this issue is next level in both quality and performance, including the North Foils Mode 4.2m, Sonar HA 1050 &…
7 days ago
Not long now! Looking forward to seeing you all there 🍻nnNorth Foils Mystic Freedom Foil Boards Armstrong Foils Slingshot Kite Ride Engine Wing-Surfer Ozone Kites Cabrinha F-ONE Kites FreeWing World AK Durable Supply Co.
1 week ago
Oskar Johansson is back, and this time, he’s testing the new Armstrong performance mast lengths and how they affect flat water starts for downwinding.nn Armstrong Foils
1 week ago
Weekend vibes with Caro Dickenson!nn Armstrong Foils Wing-Surfer
2 weeks ago
Jack Galloway put Armstrong Foils CF V2 950 & 1200 2022 through its paces, and whether you’re starting out or sending huge airs, this foil has you catered for. Click here to read his full review!nn Armstrong Foils
2 weeks ago
Tatiana Grant, Cash Berzolla, Mateo Ell, Reo Stevens Coaching and Sylvio Mancus show how it's done on Armstrong Foils' all-new A-Wing XPS! We recruited the worlds leading wing and kite designers to push this shape to the next level. Each…
3 weeks ago
Maui's foiling addicts!nn Armstrong Foils Cabrinha Slingshot Kite
3 weeks ago
Jack Galloway tested out the Armstrong Foils WKT 109 2023 in this issue - Click here to read his full review!nn Armstrong Foils
3 weeks ago
Oskar Johansson is back, and this time, he's testing the new Armstrong performance mast lengths and how they affect flat water starts for downwinding. nn Armstrong Foils
1 month ago
Oskar Johansson puts Armstrong Foils' MA800/795 performance mast/60cm fuse/Speed 180 tail with blue shim through its paces!nn Armstrong Foils
1 month ago
Armstrong Foil's new MA1750, 1475 and 625 foils are here! Building on the 1225, the 1475 and 1750 offer a boost to the low end for larger riders and those seeking to push their lightwind winging and downwinding game. The…
2 months ago
Oskar Johansson gives us a LIVE review of the new Armstrong Foils downwind board!nn Armstrong Foils
3 months ago
Laitham Kellum embodies what a waterman should be, if we ever heard of one! He’s rumoured to have been prone foiling since before the original Kai Lenny videos went viral. Laitham’s unique in that he comes from a surfing and…
3 months ago
This Maui crew always get us stoked for a session!nn Armstrong Foils
3 months ago
Thats a wrap for the GWA Wingfoil World Cup New Zealand - Check out the final day highlight right here! It has been an incredible event, with a huge variety in wind and wave conditions. We would like to thank…
3 months ago
Jack Galloway tested out the Armstrong Foils WKT 109 2023 in this issue, and the whole time he had he used it whenever he got the chance. Click here to read his full review! nnIf you are interested in seeing…
3 months ago
Just in case you missed it, check out the Surf-Freestyle Finals for Day 6 in New Zealand right here! The competition site was moved again to Pilot Bay, where we completed the full Surf-Freestyle elimination for both men and women.…
3 months ago
Olly Brunton just released his latest review of the new Armstrong foils downwind boards, particularly the 68 x 19.5 x 96L model. Click here to find out more! I am an 80kg rider, so this board fits the classic SUP…
3 months ago
Watch GWA Wingfoil World Cup New Zealand - FreeFly-Slalom 09 March 2023 at Waterbourne Festival - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Opening up the 2023 GWA season, the Tip Top GWA Wingfoil World Cup, presented by Armstrong Foils, is the first…
3 months ago
Jack Galloway sits down with waterman & foiling brother Laitham Kellumnn Armstrong Foils
3 months ago
Just in case you missed the action - Check out the GWA Wingfoil World Cup 2023 - Day 4 Highlights!nn Armie Armstrong Armstrong Foils F-ONE Wing
3 months ago
Watch the Waterbourne Festival action live from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand! Opening up the 2023 GWA season, the Tip Top GWA Wingfoil World Cup, presented by Armstrong Foils, is the first GWA event in New Zealand or the Pacific. The…
3 months ago
Check out the Day One Highlights GWA World Cup New Zealand 2023 -The first riders' meeting of the 2023 season was held this morning at Mount Maunganui Beach. At the meeting, the athletes were briefed about the competition conditions and…
3 months ago
For this week's #ThrowbackThursday, we're rewatching Armstrong Foils Oskar Johansson's HA1525 live review in this flat water dockstart!nn Armstrong Foils
3 months ago
Sky Rama is testing out Armstrong Foils' new MA 1000 foil - his new favourite all-around surf wing from the lineup! It turns very tight for a wing span of 85cm and feels this foil shines when laying it in…
3 months ago
If you're an 'Outer Banks' fan, you'll love this one! Season 3 of Netflixs popular series Outer Banks debuted today with no other than REAL team rider James Jenkins making an appearance wing foiling through a scene. James was hired…
3 months ago
Just in case you missed it - Check out the Tonic Mag 2022 Reader Award results right here!nn Mister Bennetts Armstrong Foils Cabrinha F-ONE Kites @Gabriella De Bella Mystic Paula Novotná Titouan Galea
3 months ago
Hood River has become famous, not only for its perfect downwinding conditions but also the Sternwheeler. A boat that creates an outstanding foil wave. Kjell van Sice tells us all about it.nn Armstrong Foils
4 months ago
Hand paddles, yay or nay? Adam Bennett gives them a go, and here’s what he had to say.nn Mister Bennetts Armstrong Foils
4 months ago
Best Wing / Foiling Brand of 2022 Being named Best Wing / Foiling Brand of 2022 for this newly created award for Tonic Mag is quite an incredible achievement. F-ONE continue to innovate with products, and they have gone beyond…
4 months ago
Fridays with the Maui Squad!nn Armstrong Foils Naish Foiling
4 months ago
Sitting high and dry as the forecast threatens winter’s first snow, I cannot help but look back to warmer times. The urge to share a memorable September session has led me here, tapping away at this keyboard. Strap in for…
4 months ago
With Armstrong Foils High Aspect foil HA925, Brian Finch (aka Foil The World) shreds the Florida surf! Performance, speed and glide have been improved to the next level. A true High Aspect foil wing of 9.8:1, it sets the standard…
4 months ago
Sitting high and dry as the forecast threatens winter’s first snow, I cannot help but look back to warmer times. The urge to share a memorable September session has led me here, tapping away at this keyboard. Strap in for…
4 months ago
Following up on Olly’s recent Armtrong Foils 935mm performance mast review, here is a brief additional look at Armtrong Foils 795mm performance mast in use with prone surf foiling at my local. A great length for this genre of foiling…
4 months ago
Hand paddles, yay or nay? Adam Bennett gives them a go, and here’s what he had to say.nnArmstrong Foils
4 months ago
Adam Bennetts and James Jenkins foil from Namotu Lefts, around to Swimming Pools and finish at the Boathouse, totalling a 1.8km lap of the island - and it's a vibe! Watch this! Footage - Ben Tayler / Kerry Langondown Music…
4 months ago
There have been quite a few names that have stood out in the wingfoiling world, and we’ve tried our best to compile the best of the very best, but who did you think stood out the most? Who claimed their…
5 months ago
Raw & uncut, watch Oskar Johansson's session on Armstrong Foils MA800, WKT109, 85cm A+ mast, 60 fuse and HA195.nn Armstrong Foils
5 months ago
Jack Galloway takes the Armstrong WKT Wake Kite Tow 109 for a seafront dock start session in Sandbanks. Look out for the full review in the upcoming issue of TONIC MAG!nn Armstrong Foils
5 months ago
Join Caro Dickenson for one to remember on a sunset session in Maui!nn Armstrong Foils F-ONE Foil Fone Wing
5 months ago
BETTER BY DESIGN better engineering, perfect materials, meticulous manufacturing. Every Armstrong Foils product is simply cutting edge, a no-compromise modular approach delivering access to all foil sports