Armstrong FOIL User manual

NATE VOLK RIDER: CASH BERZOLLA

Born out of New Zealand, the Armstrong brand began as a group of friends with the shared goal of
developing top-of-the-line equipment for the foil sports we love. Quality is at the heart of what we do and
drives our ongoing pursuit of better performance and long-lasting durability. Our mission at Armstrong is
to build high quality equipment with cutting edge design for riders of all levels and disciplines.
Live to ride.
Armie Armstrong
Thanks for choosing an Armstrong foil,
we like your style!
ERIC AEDER RIDER: JEFF CLARK AND ARMIE AT LA PEROUSE BAY.

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Beach Sports Safety
Applicable to surf, SUP, kite and wing foiling.
• Assess the beach when you arrive. Note any swimmers and other water users, rocks, piers, or breakwaters.
• Wait an hour after eating before going in the water. Never drink alcohol before going out.
• If you’re going out alone, be sure to have someone keep watch from the beach.
• Get out of the water if you feel cold.
• Take notice of signs and ags, especially red and yellow ags that indicate swimming areas patrolled by lifeguards.
• A black and white chequered ag marks the designated area for boaters and surfers.
• If you see a red ag, do not enter the water.
• If you see someone in distress, contact the coast guard.
• If you get into trouble on the water, holding onto your equipment will provide extra otation and visibility.
• Never foil further from the shore than you can comfortably swim.
Boat Sports Safety
Applicable to foiling behind boats, jet skis and other powered watercraft.
• Always wear a life jacket, even if you think you’re a strong swimmer.
• Always check your equipment, including the boat and all safety equipment, re extinguisher, rst aid kit and distress signals.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you’ll be back.
• Check the weather forecast before you set out, and make sure you are prepared for whatever weather conditions you may encounter.
• Be sure you’re knowledgeable about the craft you are using and where you are planning to go, or take an experienced person with you.
• Always carry a reliable means of communication with shore (radio/phone).
WARNING:
Always use extreme caution when using this product.
• Misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death.
• Only use this product if you are in good physical health.
• Never act in a careless manner when using this product.
• You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product.
• If you are under 18 you should have your parents or legal guardian read these warnings and instructions, you should not use this
product unless you are under proper guidance and supervision.
• The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks, dangers and hazards.
• Do not use this product if you are under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medications.
• Before using this product you must take lessons from a certied instructor/school.
• Always wear a helmet when using this product.
• This product is not a personal otation device. Always wear a coast guard approved personal otation device when using this product
near water.
• Always carefully inspect all of your equipment before using it.
• Never allow anyone who is not familiar with this product to use it without experienced assistance.
• This product is equipped with user operated leash release systems, which need to be activated by the user to work.
This manual refers to the current product it comes with. No information contained herein applies to previous and/or other products.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To keep your equipment operating perfectly for years to come, we suggest the following:
• Always use the covers/bags provided to protect from knocks and UV damage.
• Do not leave your equipment inside a hot car.
• Keep foils and boards out of direct sunlight.
• Before each ride, check that the screws and ttings are tight. Do not overtighten and remember to replace all screws at least once yearly.
• After use, disassemble and rinse in fresh water when possible. Disassemble, wash and dry before long-term storage.
• Small surface damage can be buffed out with 400\800 grit sandpaper.
• Dings can be repaired with glass or carbon bre and epoxy resin. It is also possible to use polyester resin or solar res.
SAFETY:
Your safety and that of others
The inherent dangers associated with watersports demand respect. While there may be rescue and lifeguard assistance at popular spots,
these should only be relied on in emergencies as a last resort. When taking part in a watersport, ensure you have as much information and
education as possible in order to avoid placing yourself in life-threatening situations.
The Basics
• Know how to swim. Even if you’re a good swimmer, wear a life jacket/PFD when you’re on the water.
• Never go out alone.
• Check weather and sea conditions before heading out.
• When starting learning, take lessons from experienced and qualied professional sources.
• Protect your head with a watersports helmet.
• Know the local rules.
• Be respectful of ALL sea life.
• Label your gear with contact info.
• Protect your skin.
• Be respectful to all water users and keep a safe distance to avoid incidents.
Foil Sports and Environments
The range of foil sport activities is diverse and different safety concerns will arise depending on the activity. For example, the safety
requirements and considerations for surf or SUP foiling will be different to someone intending to wake or tow foil behind a boat. The
environment in which the sport is practiced will also have a bearing on what safety advice you should follow.

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Armstrong Foils International Release of Liability
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By assembling and/or using this Armstrong product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire Armstrong product
owner manual (a copy of which can be viewed at www.armstrongfoils.com/warranty-and-replacement-policy), including all
instructions and warnings contained in that Manual, prior to using the Armstrong product in any way.
You agree to ensure any additional or subsequent user of your Armstrong product will read and understand this Release of Liability,
Claim Waiver, Assumption of Risk before using any Armstrong product prior to allowing that person to use your Armstrong product.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Use of the Armstrong product and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers and hazards that can result in serious personal
injury and death to both the user and to non-user third parties.
In using this Armstrong product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to you and
third parties while using this equipment.
The risks inherent in the use of this product can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in the Manual and by
using common sense.
Release and Waiver of Claims in consideration of the sale of the Armstrong product, you unconditionally and irrevocably hereby
agree to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows:
(a) To waive any and all claims that you have or may have in the future against Armstrong International Limited and all related parties
resulting directly or indirectly from use of the Armstrong product and any of its components.
(b) To release Armstrong International Limited and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense
that you or any users of your Armstrong product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the Armstrong
product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Armstrong International Limited and
all related parties in the design or manufacture of the Armstrong product and any of its components.
INDEMNITY
In further consideration of the sale of the Armstrong product and as a separate obligation, you agree, to the maximum extent
permitted by law, to indemnify Armstrong International Limited and all related parties from and against all claims, proceedings,
liabilities, costs, damages and expenses that they may suffer or incur as a direct or indirect result of
your use of your Armstrong product or the use of your Armstrong product by any third party.
In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin,
executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. Armstrong International Limited related parties have not made and expressly
deny any oral or written representations other than what are set forth herein.
The Armstrong Warranty
Warranty Claims
All claims must be accompanied with a clear explanation and clear dated photographs of the parts in question. We also require a
dated proof of purchase in the form of an invoice or receipt. Armstrong reserves the right to determine if a product will be covered
under warranty once all the documentation has been received.
Sale items
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges and Shipping
We only exchange items if they are defective. If you have a Warranty claim, please rst send us an email to info@armstrongfoils.
com. We will arrange for the assessment and collection of the item. Where the item is assessed and deemed to be covered under
Warranty, we will cover the shipping costs. Where the item is not deemed to be covered by Warranty, you will be responsible for the
return/exchange shipping costs.
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1: Mast
Our tapered one-piece carbon fibre
masts are ultra solid at the top and
slick through the water down below.
The unique core layup delivers a mast
with smooth consistent reactive flex
which generates sweet handling
response, better stability and flex to
drive you through turns.
2: Hardware
Our mast to board hardware are
the crown jewels of the foil world.
We developed an ultra-strong
and corrosion free mast to board
connection system that takes it to the
next level with titanium bi-directional
washers, titanium t-nuts and our own
torx head stainless steel 316L screws.
3: Stabiliser
Designed to harmonise with our front
foils. The angle of the stabiliser can be
adjusted with our Polycarbonate Pro
Shims (PPS), allowing you to tune your
set up to your personal preference.
Construction consists of a foam core
wrapped with high quality carbon
to keep it light and rigid. Titanium
screw inserts are in keeping with our
philosophy of zero corrosion materials
throughout.
4: Fuselage
The Armstrong TC fuselage is a
ground breaking work of art in
terms of engineering and design.
The fuselage has a solid titanium
core running throughout its length,
and all screws tap into this core for
strength and a corrosion free ride.
5: Front foils
Our foils are shaped and refined
to deliver that sublime Armstrong
feeling. The foil sections have
been carefully refined by one of
the world’s foremost sport wing
designers. Construction is based
around a high-density foam core,
wrapped with 100% IM and high
modulus carbon fibre.
Better by Design.
LIABILITY:
WARRANTY:

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2 x 20mm Dome Head M6 T30
5 x 28mm M6 CSK Torx 30
If front wing is not an A+ version use a 25mm CSK
screw for the first screw hole
2 x Titanium Barrel Nuts
4 x 25mm M6 Large Dome Head Torx 30
4 x Bi-Directional Titanium Washers
FRONT WING
FUSELAGE
MAST
4 x T Nuts
A+ System Assembly Guide
Before assembly, take time to make sure all connections are sand and debris free.
When new the t can be rm, a light tap with a rubber mallet might be required to line up the holes.
Do not over tighten the screws. Firmly hand tighten and release screws by hand only; do not use power tools. Do not tighten
until you have all screws and barrel nuts in position and correctly threaded. Tighten the screw before the barrel nut.
• Mast top screws ,4x 25mm M6 large dome head Torx 30, rm hand tight = 8N.m torque wrench setting
• Front foil barrel nut and screws, 2x 28mm M6 countersunk Torx 30, rm hand tight = 8N.m torque wrench setting.
• Mast to fuselage barrel nut and screws, 3x 28mm M6 countersunk Torx 30, rm hand tight = 8N.m torque wrench setting.
• Stabiliser attachment screws, 2 x 20mm dome head M6 Torx 30, rm hand tight = 8N.m torque wrench setting.
• All screws should be replaced annually. If they are being tightened and loosened regularly, replace them sooner.
1. Assemble the 4 x titanium bi-directional washers, t-nuts and
25mm large dome head T30 screws.
2. Place the assembled t-nuts into the board’s foil tracks by
holding the washer at 90º to the foil track. Tip: set the screws
only two turns into the t-nuts.
4. Position the mast halfway along the lift scale on the board to
start and hand tighten the ttings.
5b. Fasten with 3 x 28mm M6 T30 and a barrel nut. Do not
tighten until you have all screws and the barrel nut in
position and correctly threaded.
6a. Slide the front foil rmly onto the fuselage until screw holes
align. To avoid damage, the fuselage must always be rmly
inserted into the mast before attaching the front foil.
3. Attach the mast to the board by lifting the titanium
washers onto the mast and rotating them into the
correction position.
3a. The washers can be turned around and the screws set to
the inner mast holes for 20mm extra adjustment forward or
rearward in the tracks.
5a. Slide the fuselage rmly into the mast until the screw
holes align. Tap front of fuselage if necessary.
SETTING UP:
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setting up continued:
Disassemble:
1. To remove the front foil, undo the screws and hold the front of the mast. Apply rm pressure at the back of the foil with your
thumb, taking care as it may be sharp. At the same time, with your other hand, wiggle a wing tip up and down while pushing
on the thumb; the foil will ease its way off the fuselage.
2. If the foil is tight and cannot be removed by hand as above,
place the rear of the foil on a wooden bench (e.g: a park or
workshop bench).
3a. Carefully tap the front of the mast vertically downwards
with the palm of your hand.
4. If the fuselage is tight inside the mast, place the rear of the
foil onto a wooden block. Carefully tap the front of the mast
vertically downwards with the palm of hand or a rubber mallet.
3b. Alternatively, use a rubber mallet or a block of wood.
9. Using the 20mm dome head M6 T30 screws, attach the
stabiliser to the fuselage.
7b. Tighten the screw before the barrel nut.
8. Putting the board on its side makes it easier to mount the
stabiliser components.
7a. Turn the foil on its side to install the front foil barrel nut.
NOTES:
A: Do not overtighten the screws. Firmly hand tighten and
release screws by hand only; do not use power tools.
B: All screws should be replaced at 6 - 12 months. If they are
being tightened and loosened regularly, replace them
sooner. Slide the front foil rmly onto the fuselage until screw
holes align. To avoid damage, the fuselage must always be
rmly inserted into the mast before attaching the front foil.
C: Do not tighten until you have all screws and barrel nuts in
position and correctly threaded. Tighten the screw before
the barrel nut.
D: For disassembly of the front foil and fuselage, use the
methods described on the following page. The foil kit may
need to be removed from the board and set up as per the
following photos:
6b. Fasten with 2 x 28mm M6 T30 screws and a barrel nut. Do not tighten until you have the screws and barrel nut in position and
correctly threaded.
10. For experienced riders, the Polycarbonate Pro Shims can
be added to rene your ride.