TAKUMA CONCEPT 5'9 ZK MINI
Takuma ZK Mini 5’9 review
It’s scary considering going this small , but safe to say if you’re are eager to get up on foil as soon as possible and want a board you can truly whip around in the surf, pump easily but also retain stability,
The Takuma 5’9 mini board feels more like flying than ever before!
- Buoyant enough to paddle into most sized waves and compact enough to remain agile and playful once you are foiling
- High volume "Flow-Rail" paddles like a board twice its length.
- Pumps like a breast feeding Mother!
- Flat deck gives lively heel-toe leverage for responsive turning and carving.
- Compact, easy to travel with and transport. UK - Sri Lanka tested!
FEATURES - Takuma Concept ZK Mini 5’9
ADJUSTABLE US TRACK
Move your foil forward or back to find your sweet spot depending on size, weight, conditions foil choice.
ROCKER
Board slightly tapers in the nose and tail to thick in the middle for easier paddling and more buoyancy where you need it. Flat through the bottom for paddle speed planing.
FLAT DECK
An important design feature for stability, reactive turning and heel-toe agility.
CHINED Flow - RAILS
Beveled on the underside give the board earlier release from the water and prevents setting an edge once you’re on-foil.
EARLY TAKEOFF TAIL
Contoured tail release shape helps break water tension and release sooner for a quicker, easier push to get on-foil.
WIDE NOSE
Thick voluminous nose prevents pearling and helps you bounce off the water and ride it out instead of crashing.
CARBON REINFORCEMENTS
Provides additional support and durability on strategic areas of the board.
DUAL LEASH ATTACHMENT
A secondary connection point helps spread from leash load on crashes.
DIAMOND DECKPAD AND INSERTS
LIGHTWEIGHT
The 5'9"x26 3/4''x 4 7/8 Weight TBC 5.5kg
The diamond deck pad is grippy and comfortable and if you choose to foil with or without foot straps the 5’9 ZK has the options, with a straight set of multiple foot strap inserts all the way down the boards deck pad.
I decided to take this board on holiday with me without really getting to grips with it at home and I admit it did take a few sessions to get the foil placement figured out.
It paddles well , although being so short it doesn’t accelerate quickly so you need to factor that into your spot , steep waves were a challenge but managable ! The Takuma 5’9 really comes into its own if you want to get up on foil as quickly as possible on the shoulder , it’s so light and responsive to pop up and turn , just turn your head and its rotated you, I love it puts a big smile on your face for foiling.
Im 84kg I did try and flat water pump foil the board in a pool and for my weight even using a Go foil Maliko 280 was too demanding of me. The 6’2 ZK mini would be better or the ZK 6’10 has a longer waterline .Takuma Concept are due 2 foil downwind models later in 2019. If you are interested in the 5’9 Takuma ZK Mini - Get in touch we have stock.
Also available in below models
MINI ZK 5'9"x26 3/4''x 4 7/8 : 112L
MINI ZK 6'2''x27 1/2''x 5'' : 130L
MINI ZK 6'6''x29 1/2''x 5''7/16 - 145 litres
Takuma Foil board range - Overview
Available Now stock models (limited availability )
TAKUMA BX RANGE 7'1 x 26 HRS
7'6 Carbon Hybrid (windsurf track & inserts )
7'10 HRS (inserts or no inserts) & (windsurf track )
7'10 Carbon Hybrid (windsurf track & inserts )
TAKUMA ZK RANGE
6'10 HRS
6'10 Carbon
7'3 Carbon
7'5 HRS
7'5 Carbon
8'0 HRS
ZK Prone
ZK 5'9 & 5'10
4'6 MINI
Takuma Concept 2019
Here is a sneak peak at the some of the 2019 Takuma Concept product line.
Model X available now - Takuma model X 4'4
Takuma Concept 2019 foil products