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Antoine Albeau, Namibie Luderitz Speed Canal, 2 novembre 2015, 500 m run 53.38 knots, Max. 2 sec. 55.23knots.

Z-fins ASY 18, l'aileron le plus rapide du monde : https://gps-speedsurfing.com/?mnu=user& ... 43&uid=412 - http://zfins.eu/products/speed/ -
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Z-fins slalom : http://zfins.eu/products/slalom/

Production
All our fins are produced in handmade pre-preg technology. This is the only way to get the best performance next to the smallest tolerances.
Not a secret that sometimes two similar fins can feel different, but this gives you the opportunity to test out the best one that is the fastest for you.

Models
A slalom blade named SLM is our latest development. We started the development already in spring 2014 and tested different sizes until August 2015. Basically it is the younger brother of wellknown SL. The idea for this blade came from our team rider Alberto Menegatti (letter M in a fin name means Menegatti) who wanted to develop special fin for choppy conditions like we will see his home spot Lake Garda.

So we started from bestseller SL and tested the same outline with many different profiles until we found the best one. Later, as a cherry on a cake, we found that the SLM is also very good in flatter conditions. SLM helps you to keep a constant lift and constant power in very different conditions. For SLM we do not cut fin tips from sizes 43cm and up. This means that blades from 44cm and up has the same narrow tip as all smaller models (from 28cm).

And now available is our new SLM along with our already well known ZSL and ZSF. The most loved model so far is the SL, which we have sold about 80% over last 3 seasons. SF was born in spring 2012 and was designed as a flat-water foil. No doubt, this foil is fast and you can get out lot of speed from this, but sometimes it just takes a time. Both fins have their own profile and their own outline. visually the ZSF has much narrow tip compared ZSL.

The ZSF is most wanted if you have a lot of control over your sail and board combination and if you feel that a bit of extra speed is what you need, knowing that you can sacrifice a bit of control. Easy condition, light wind, flat water is were this model express most of its advantage.

The ZSL is extremely fast in all conditions and not scared of anything, the hardest it gets and the most control you take out from it, not needing ever to slow down. It has very good power and control ratio that allows even the hardest of the board to sail smoothly and allows you to performs in any conditions.

Stiffness
By default, the standard stiffness is S-(extra soft). This is the stiffness used in about 90% of our fins. S(soft) is what bigger and heavier guys usually use, typically in sizes ranging from 28 to 35cm. S–(extra extra soft) is the product we started offering from September 2013, and it has become more popular. It is already well tested by top riders with great satisfaction.

Fin boxes
Our fins come in two different type of boxes: Tuttle and Deep Tuttle. By default all fins from 28 to 42cm are made with tuttle box, and from 43cm and up, deep tuttle is used. Smaller fins can also be delivered with deep tuttle box if you board supports it.

Sizes
Slalom fins are available in sizes from 28 to 52cm

Labeling
First three letters – The model ZSL, ZSF, SLM
Next two numbers – Length in CM
Then follows stiffness and type of fin head.
For example: ZSF 38 S- Tuttle. This is the ZSF model blade, length 38, stiffness extra soft, tuttle head

Warranty
Warranty for S and S- fins lasts 12 months. For S– fins, the warranty is 6 months starting 10 days after fin is shipped from production.

Important
Due to big tolerances in board production, we are producing the fin head 1/10mm bigger than the fin box. This means, that the first time you are using your fin, you might need to sand the fin head until it fits correctly into the box. If you sand it too little and start tightening the screws, you might break the fin head, and this is not covered by the 1y or 6m warrenty.
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Z-Fins. The difference between SL and SLM is Your question?

Well. They are quite similar in outline, but very different in profile.
SLM is designed for more choppy conditions where the "angle of attack" is bigger. Some riders tell, that SLM has smaller wind range, but if you are at correct size and your sail is fully loaded, there is no better weapon than SLM.
SL has bigger wind range, this is the most wanted fin by medium or pro lever riders, that have smaller finbag.
Take look at the image below and notice the difference of those two:
While SL has tip cut for all sizes from 43cm and bigger, then SLM has the same narrow tip until the biggest size (52cm)
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New budget line from Z-fins: Silver line Z.S.
Japanese j25 introduces the fin as a budget and user friendly fin. Details in the Video, the Fine retails in JPN for around 35% less than the standard fins.

Also his take on the type of Z-fins types is interesting:


Summary: the classification of the fins on the HP is pretty useless as the fins have a different character in the different sizes.
A SLM is having the most Power in 32cm compared to other Z-fins, but not in other sizes.
He recommends to start with SLM and then ask for his advice.
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Zfins est toujours aussi pro ! Communiquation impeccable avec Timo qui gère les commandes puis le maître Herki Zupping fabrique !
Commande passée le 27 avril -> aileron reçu à la maison le 15 mai.

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Z-Fins Silverline fin :

Silverline fin is based on our top seller SLM profile, but made out of cheaper carbon. It’s like 80% mast vs 100% mast.
Therefore the fin is suitable for riders with less budget (220 €, almost 1/3 cheaper than full carbon fins).

Sizes: 26 to 46cm

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Z-Fins CF : http://zfins.eu/fins/slalom/cf/

CF means CONTROL FREAK. It’s a radical design. We took out the best from World leading speedfin and current slalom and put them together.
Wider profile closer to the fin base provides stability, control and point for pushing. The fin outline ends up a very narrow tip for top speed and control. This fin is thinner than standard thickness for maximum high end performance. Never before a race fin allowed so much control and ease of sail yet able to reach incredible speeds. From flat water to moderate chop.

Arnon Dagan - it was the first time during my long career, that a fin have so much safety combined the speed! I truly recommend the CF especially in medium size for any type of riders.

Technology : Pre-Preg carbon, hand made

Range : 26-37cm (Tuttle and DeepTuttle base), One stiffness only (S -)

On the water performance : Fast, forgiving, responsive, does not like inconsistent wind. The more power you have in your sail, the better performance from the fin.

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Olivier44 a écrit : ven. 6 nov. 2020 13:55 Z-Fins CF : http://zfins.eu/fins/slalom/cf/
Apparu en Novembre 2020, le Z-Fins CF a été retiré du catalogue : https://zfins.eu/fins/slalom/
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