Review Gin Zulu 3 2011

Kite

Allround 5 strut SLE kite

Designers goals

The ZULU 3 has a well balanced shape which comes from a precise selection of all its components resulting in great stability and multi functionality with a C-shape tendency. With the ZULU 3 you are always free, free to choose your style of riding between: Freestyle-New School / Freeride / Wave / Course racing / Speed / Beginner

Features

• huge depower
• big windrange
• explosive pop
• long hangtime
• easy relaunch
• great stability
• high speed

Bar

Bar
The bar has an asymmetric graphic design to easily distinguish left and right sides. Red on the left while the right part is black, simple and clear.

Allround chickenloop:  
Size: Medium
Stoosh: With adjustable stoosh (longer and with flexible bending point for easy access)
Swivel system: Complete with swivel system
D-Ring to fix the kite leash placed on the side of the chicken-loop for easy hooking and unhooking, attached with extra strong webbing.

Freestyle chickenloop: 
Size: Large
Stoosh: Without stoosh
Swivel system: Complete with swivel system
Large, rigid chicken-loop for an ultra easy re-attachment after unhooked moves.
D-Ring to fix the kite leash placed on the side of the chicken-loop for easy hooking and unhooking, attached with extra strong webbing. (Optional accessory)

Trim:
Easy, simple and accessible pull-pull trim system: one handle for 50% trim, one handle for 100% trim and one handle to un-trim the system. All the pieces are produced in a smooth material to minimize any risks of injury.

Flyingline
Of best quality available (Eurocord), very strong and pre stretched. They match the colours of the bar and the pre lines, red on the left and blue on the right. The front lines are grey.

Bar and safety