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ZULU FINS

Created by izymiester izymiester  > 9 months ago, 16 Nov 2015
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izymiester
izymiester

WA

325 posts

16 Nov 2015 6:50pm
New Zulu fin video :)



shinobi
shinobi

157 posts

16 Nov 2015 7:07pm
Noice video!

Could you add some information about the used fins/boards/sail as well with some recommendation for the sizing?

~Shinobi
seanhogan
seanhogan

QLD

3424 posts

17 Nov 2015 7:10am
got me confused with that colour changing board !!


nice vid
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

17 Nov 2015 10:25am
Pretty close call near the end.. looks like they hang on in chop..
izymiester
izymiester

WA

325 posts

17 Nov 2015 2:22pm
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
izymiester

WA

325 posts

23 Dec 2015 7:16pm
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.




N1GEL
N1GEL

NSW

861 posts

25 Dec 2015 1:10pm
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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
izymiester

WA

325 posts

11 Feb 2016 6:28am
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.





N1GEL
N1GEL

NSW

861 posts

11 Feb 2016 11:50am
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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
sick_em_rex
sick_em_rex

NSW

1600 posts

11 Feb 2016 1:26pm
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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.







ugly disgusting tattoos. What a waste.
Dezza
Dezza

NSW

955 posts

11 Feb 2016 4:02pm
really? I don't think so, Im planning to get the same
petermac33
petermac33

WA

6415 posts

11 Feb 2016 5:23pm
It's part of the New Age Movement---to morally decay society. All that ink--some of it must surely find its way into the bloodstream.
izymiester
izymiester

WA

325 posts

10 Mar 2016 6:39pm
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.

izymiester
izymiester

WA

325 posts

19 May 2016 7:15pm
Ordering a batch of fins from South Africa very soon.

They will be about 4 weeks to be made.

PM me for further info about the current Australia deal and save on shipping.

Cheers




petermac33
petermac33

WA

6415 posts

7 Dec 2016 8:48pm
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.

djl070
djl070

WA

290 posts

8 Dec 2016 7:32am
I've got some Zulu's and they are awesome,never let go,feel secure under foot and lets the board fly.
Couldn't be happier,a great investment
Capie
Capie

45 posts

13 Dec 2016 3:30pm
This probably the piece of kit that made the biggest difference to my sailing. Phenomenal levels of control, especially on the smaller fins.
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