Neil Pryde Zone

Designed to excel in classic down the line conditions, the ZONE is the most neutral feeling sail in the NeilPryde wave collection.

INSTANT HANDLING. INSTANT RESPONSE.

Designed to excel in classic “down the line” conditions, the ZONE is the most neutral feeling sail in the NeilPryde wave collection. Precision handling, smooth power release and a soft feel combine to allow the rider to draw a tight bottom turn and solid cutback off the lip. In these conditions visibility and wave awareness is key – so the ZONE has a large window allowing the rider to observe the critical section of the wave. This combination of features makes the ZONE the weapon of choice for NeilPrydes' 3Z’s - Jason Polakow, Levi Siver and Alex Mussolini.

• The ZONE has the least, and most forward oriented shaping of any NeilPryde wave sail.
• A moderate aspect ratio and a low, forward positioned, centre of effort ensures the sails’ power is located as close as possible to the rider.
• A well rotated sail body that flattens out and de-powers instantly.
• Light, but strong, construction (fitting between the zone & Combat).
• Large mono-film window for optimum visibility.
  
  For 2008:
• A reduction in luff curve and downhaul translates into less surface tension. This allows the sail to quickly change it’s ‘mode’ from giving ‘drive’ to being ‘neutral’.
• By moving the shape forward and reducing luff curve the ‘08 ZONE spills excess backhand pressure more easily.

Rider Quote

"The softness of the ZONE makes it easy to pump onto the plane, to get through the wind holes and to execute aerial and wave manoeuvres. The other big change for 2008 is the draught. We’ve sucked the draught forward to the leading edge and this results in a sail that has a very neutral feel when you’re doing radical manoeuvres on the waves or in the air. It has almost no back hand pressure so you can really execute those manoeuvres quickly and that’s a really positive development for the ZONE."

Jason Polakow / KA1111

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