{"product_id":"monk-customs-vayu-ultra-lite-hand-guard","title":"Monk Customs Vayu Ultra Lite Hand Guard — Heretic Labs Article I and II","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#edfaf1;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;margin:0 0 16px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a6b3a;\"\u003eVayu — a skeletonised hexagon hand guard built to take weight off the front of an Article build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with Heretic Labs Article I and II, in seven finishes and two lengths.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight at the muzzle end costs you more than weight anywhere else on a rifle. It is the part you hold out unsupported, the part that decides how quickly the gun swings onto a target, and the part your leading arm is still holding up in the fourth hour of a game day. Skeletonising a hand guard attacks exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vayu takes a hexagonal cut pattern through the body, which removes material while leaving a continuous structure rather than a series of unsupported ribs. Monk note that the open pattern also improves ventilation. They named it after the Hindu god of wind and air, and pitch it squarely at speedsoft players who want the gun to move quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Monk's Helix barrel, the Vayu carries an explicit fitment: Monk state it is compatible with the Heretic Labs Article I and Article II. If you are running either, this is a direct option rather than something to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:7px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eUltra-light skeletonised, hexagon cut pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePlatform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eM4 hand guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHeretic Labs Article I and Article II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6in and 7in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMatte Black, Gloss Black, Purple, Silver, Red, Gold and Blue — seven in total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMonk Customs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonk describe the Vayu as ultra-light but publish no weight in grams and no material, so neither figure appears here. What they do document is the fitment, the two lengths and the seven finishes, and a skeletonised design intended to cut weight and improve ventilation without giving up durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every finish and length combination is held by our usual supplier. Where one has to come direct from Monk it may take longer to reach you — ask before ordering if timing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px;color:#1B3A6B;margin:18px 0 8px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6in or 7in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure the guard you are replacing, or the length of rail you want ahead of the receiver. The two are not interchangeable once the build is together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight does it actually save?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not published, and we are not going to estimate it. If a number matters to you before buying, ask and we will try to get one from the supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rail interface does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated by Monk. Tell us how your Article is set up and we will confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a skeletonised guard get hot or catch on kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Airsoft barrels do not get hot enough to matter. Open cuts can snag on loose webbing, which is worth a thought if you run a lot of dangling gear up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it pair with the Helix barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the intended look — an open guard is what makes a machined barrel visible, and Monk build both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1B3A6B;color:#fff;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:6px;margin:18px 0 0;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e💡 Titan Forge Airsoft tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the weight off the front before you take it off anywhere else — it is the change you feel first. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mtw-article-parts\" style=\"color:#cdd6f4;\"\u003eMTW-spec parts and upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monk Customs","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110293368,"sku":"6842121258","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110326136,"sku":"5533934386","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110358904,"sku":"3129413460","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656110391672,"sku":"1453457804","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247165304,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247198072,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656247230840,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250966392,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656250999160,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656251031928,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656251064696,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656251097464,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ 6\"","offer_id":55656251130232,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ 7\"","offer_id":55656251163000,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8097\/3450\/files\/MonkCustomsVayuHandGuard_TitanForgeAirsoft-Black-2.webp?v=1788988953","url":"https:\/\/www.titanforgeairsoft.com\/products\/monk-customs-vayu-ultra-lite-hand-guard","provider":"Titan Forge Airsoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}