New Zulu fin video :)

got me confused with that colour changing board !!


nice vid

From the Zulu fins man himself:

@ 25 knots average pd 92L..6.2sqm......34 or 33 Zulu

@30 knots + ....32 Zulu.

We used Zsl- and -- sizes 33 and 34 to compare against. Speed was very similar except in chop and upwind the Zulu had a slightly better performance.

The z fins are raked further back and deep downwind were slightly better.

Difficult compromise as it is all in the rake thus I want to produce two rake options in the future.

izymiester said..
Another awesome video started filming a year ago.

I enjoy watching the passion and love of fins and windsurfing this guy brings to the table.

Respect goes out to the amount of R&D time that goes into the "black art" of producing great fins. Really enjoyed that video mate, and the insight to just how much dedication these guys put into refining what connects the rig and board to the water. Thanks for sharing and enlightening me. I now understand why some brands charge 300 Euros for a handmade carbon skeg.

izymiester said..
A new sponsored rider below loving her new fins. There is also a few pros doing some serious testing of these in real world racing conditions at TWS centre in Tenerife where they are running pre season PWA slalom training with many top pros.

Miriam... Nordic Godess

really? I don't think so, Im planning to get the same

Vincent Langer GER-1/Professional Windsurfer IFCA German slalom champion Vincent Langer had the opportunity to test Zulu fins during his recent visit to Langebaan, South Africa, while testing Fanatic slalom prototypes. He speaks to Zulu fins creator Robbie Bense about his fin requirements at the top end of sport, and his experience of Zulu fins.

John N let me try out his Zulu 33 on my 97 today with my 6.6 in 15-25 knots.

It felt on the small size for the 65cm wide board. 34 is probably ideal,possibly 35.

Felt real good in the gusts but in the lulls it felt too small for the board.

Fin has a fair bit of rake in the mid and tip sections.

Best fin I've tried so far in the 97 Sonic with a 6.6m is the Techtronic Falcon 34

Perfect size for the board,its just not that great upwind.

This probably the piece of kit that made the biggest difference to my sailing. Phenomenal levels of control, especially on the smaller fins.