The HA V2 foils are designed for speed, glide, and efficiency. These foils get the most power possible out of swell, small or large. You should be an intermediate foiler before getting a high aspect foil.
- Best for: Efficiency - best for pump and glide
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Tradeoff (vs MA MK II): Less maneuvarable, pitch stable, and worse breach recovery
MA V2 Series (Mid Aspect)
The MA MK II foils are designed for maximum maneuvaribility, breach recovery, and speed. They release easily, handle a wide speed range, and are the most forgiving of Armstrong’s performance wings. You should be a beginner+ foiler before geting one of the larger MA MK II foils or an intermediate befor getting one of the smaller MA MK II foils.
- Best for: Maneuvaribility, breach recovery, top end speed
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Tradeoff (vs HA V2): Less glide and pump
| Rider Weight | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Under 130 lbs | HA: 580 or 680 MA: 590 |
HA: 480 or 580 MA: 490 or 590 |
| 130 - 160 lbs | HA: 680 or 780 MA: 590 or 690 |
HA: 580 or 680 MA: 590 or 690 |
| 160 - 190 lbs | HA: 780 or 880 MA: 790 or 890 |
HA: 680 or 780 MA: 690 or 790 |
| 190 - 220 lbs | HA: 880 or 980 MA: 990 |
HA: 780 or 880 MA: 790 or 890 |
| Over 220 lbs | HA: 1080 or 1180 MA: 1190 or 1390 |
HA: 880 or 980 MA: 990 or 1190 |
Which One Should You Choose?
MA V2: If you need a high performance foil for powered conditions, go with one of the small sizes according to your weight and skill. If you are looking for a second foil after the one you learned on, the larger sizes of the MA MK II are a fantastic choice.
HA V2: If efficiency and getting the most power out of smaller waves is your priority, go with a HA V2 foil according to your weight and skill. If you are looking for a foil for a downwind discipline, the larger sizes of these HA V2 foils are the way to go.
HA V2: If efficiency and getting the most power out of smaller waves is your priority, go with a HA V2 foil according to your weight and skill. If you are looking for a foil for a downwind discipline, the larger sizes of these HA V2 foils are the way to go.
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