The Whirlwind Outdoor A Board is a professional heavy-duty pavement sign designed to maximise visibility in busy outdoor locations. Featuring a spring-mounted swing frame, water or sand-fillable base, integrated transport wheels and quick-change snap frames, it provides a reliable solution for retailers, cafes, restaurants, forecourts and event venues looking for durable outdoor advertising.
Wind Resistant
Spring-mounted swing frame helps the sign move naturally with gusts of wind.
Fillable Base
Fill with water or sand for improved outdoor stability.
Easy To Move
Integrated handle and twin wheels make positioning simple.
Double Sided
Display your message in both directions for maximum visibility.
Available in A1 and A0 Sizes
The Whirlwind Outdoor A Board is available in both A1 and A0 poster sizes, giving you a choice between everyday pavement advertising and larger-format outdoor promotion.
The A1 version is ideal for shop entrances, restaurants, cafes and retail promotions, while the larger A0 model offers greater visual impact for forecourts, roadside advertising and event signage.
Built for Outdoor Performance
Designed specifically for external use, the Whirlwind combines a robust display frame with a heavy-duty moulded base that can be filled with water or sand.
Once filled, the base provides a low centre of gravity to help keep the sign stable in everyday outdoor conditions. The double-sided display ensures your message can be seen by pedestrians approaching from either direction.
Heavy-duty outdoor pavement sign
Water or sand-fillable base
Double-sided poster display
Suitable for hard or soft ground
Spring-Mounted Swing Frame
Unlike a standard rigid A-board, the Whirlwind uses twin steel springs to connect the display frame to the base.
This allows the frame to flex backwards and forwards in gusts of wind rather than absorbing the full force. The movement helps reduce stress on the sign and creates a subtle swinging motion that can also help attract attention.
Twin spring-mounted frame
Designed to move with the wind
Helps improve outdoor stability
Eye-catching swing motion
Why choose a spring-mounted A-board?
A rigid pavement sign takes the full force of every gust. The Whirlwind's spring-mounted frame allows the display panel to move naturally, helping reduce strain on the sign while maintaining visibility outdoors.
Easy to Move and Position
Although the Whirlwind is designed for outdoor stability, it is still easy to move when required.
The integrated handle allows the unit to be tilted, while the built-in twin wheels make it simple to roll the sign in and out of position. This is especially useful for businesses that bring signage indoors at the end of each day.
Integrated carry handle
Twin transport wheels
Easy daily deployment
No need to lift the whole unit
Quick and Easy Poster Changes
The front-loading snap frame system makes it quick and simple to change posters without tools.
Open the frame edges, insert your printed poster behind the protective cover sheet, then snap the frame shut to secure your graphic in place.
This makes the Whirlwind ideal for businesses that regularly change promotions, seasonal offers, menus, opening times or event messages.
Tool-free poster changes
Front-opening aluminium snap frame
Protective PVC poster covers supplied
Ideal for regularly updated advertising
Need Replacement Posters?
Already own a Whirlwind Outdoor A Board? We can also supply replacement printed posters separately for use with existing stands.
Replacement graphics are produced to fit both A1 and A0 Whirlwind A Boards and are ready to install behind the protective cover sheets.
See the related products at the bottom of this page to order replacement posters for your Whirlwind Outdoor A Board.
Ideal For
Retail promotions
Cafes and restaurants
Forecourts
Garden centres
Events and exhibitions
Directional signage
Technical Specifications
Feature
A1 Version
A0 Version
Poster size
A1
A0
Display
Double-sided
Double-sided
Frame type
Snap frame
Snap frame
Base filling
Water or sand
Water or sand
Base capacity
Approx. 19 litres
Approx. 25 litres
Assembled dimensions
780mm W x 1165mm H x 500mm D
1010mm W x 1554mm H x 625mm D
Weight
Approx. 13kg empty
Approx. 21kg empty
Materials
Aluminium, steel, plastic base and PVC cover sheet
Aluminium, steel, plastic base and PVC cover sheet
Wind resistance
Up to approx. 18mph / 29km/h
Up to approx. 18mph / 29km/h
Please note: dimensions, capacities and wind resistance figures are approximate and may vary slightly depending on product batch and configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Whirlwind A Board be used outdoors?
Yes. The Whirlwind is designed specifically for outdoor use, with a fillable base, spring-mounted frame and protective poster covers.
Can the base be filled with sand instead of water?
Yes. The moulded base can be filled with either water or sand to add ballast and improve stability.
How do I move the sign once the base is filled?
The base includes an integrated handle and twin transport wheels. Simply tilt the sign and roll it into position.
How do I change the posters?
The Whirlwind uses front-opening snap frames. Open the frame edges, insert your poster behind the protective cover sheet and snap the frame closed.
Do I need one or two printed posters?
For double-sided display, you will need two printed posters: one for each side of the A-board.
Can I buy replacement graphics?
Yes. Replacement printed posters can be ordered for both A1 and A0 Whirlwind Outdoor A Boards. See related products at the bottom of this page.
Can it be left outside in all weather?
The Whirlwind is designed for everyday outdoor use, but we recommend bringing it indoors during severe weather, very strong winds or overnight where practical.
