Designed for classic 'down the line conditions' The softness of the Zone makes it easy to pump onto the plane, get throught the holes and to exicute aerials and manouevres.. For 2008 the draft is further forward giving a more neutral feel on the wave or in the air. It has almost no back hand pressure so that you can manouevre quickly.

The Zone also has a large window so that you can see the critical section of the wave..

The Zone has the least and most forward orientated shaping of any Neil Pryde wave sail.

A moderate aspect ratio and low centtre of effort locates the power near to the rider.

For 2008 a rreduction in luff curve and downhaul translates into less surface tension, allowing a quicker change between drive and neutral.