Armstrong Power Link Control Bar

This addition is perfect for smaller riders especially during the beginning stages of winging. The power link control bar allows the rider to slowly progress their way through the power of the wing without having to make the big jump to the back handles right away. Very simple to mount and stays put the whole session.

Doesn’t fit the Duotone Unit 6m wing very well. That’s probably due to where Duotone has the handles set. It’s also very slippery...wish the bar had traction/grip. Great idea, just not ideal for Duotone 6m

This little invention gives you the perfect place to put your back hand while riding. It allows you to slide your back to find the perfect balance point depending on where you are placing your front hand. Its a simply constructed piece of carbon and is very light weight.

Early on I was initially drawn to the Duotone boom style wings, but ended up going the inflatable strut style and I have been pretty content with 3 handles (f-one) and more recently only two handles (BRM). Then enter the Power Link. Best of both worlds!

Just had my first session with this guy and it blew my mind! Riding swell it allows complete freedom to grab wherever it feels most natural. Two hands (or one) close to the center feels great in gybes /carving waves, as you can keep the wing where you want it without worrying about handle passes.

One handed powered riding feels amazing when riding ‘toeside’. Also, when practicing tacks, I grabbed the bar by accident and completed the maneuver. So easy to really pump the wing to power up when switching through the window.

Tip for BRM riders, get a few feet of 1/8” spectra so you can easily adapt the bar to the different sized wings’ attachment points and handles. Just create a few loops and bingo. You can also create y handles and tie in with the bar for a SUPER rigid setup.

I have used the Power Link on a few different types of wings and it makes them fly and work better. It is a really simple idea to put a bar between the front and back handles.

You can ride both hand on it for max power. This puts the leading edge forward and into the wind more, moves the wing farther away from you and it will make any wing more power full.

In over power conditions, you get more range because you can move your back hand up the bar toward toward the leading edge. This lets you bleed air out of the back and not over strain your back arm.

Transitioning is killer with the Power Link because you can just reach to the middle, grab the bar and one hand your wing.

Overall this is an amazing product that will be a killer upgrade on any wing on the market.