Key features:

• Similar/slightly more power than the Ezzy Wave due to different luffing
• The Zorro has battens that go to and rotate around the mast, a different characteristic that the Ezzy Wave does not have
• The Zorro is great for jumping, its lower clew helps with landings and the flatter sail shape helps with rotations
• Holds its power well through strong currents, whitewater and gusts

Here are Graham Ezzy’s thoughts on the new Ezzy Zorro:

How is the power of the Zorro compared to the wave ?

“The power level is very similar, but in some conditions, the Zorro might feel like it has a little more power because it does not have the luffing that the Ezzy Wave has.”

Is there the neutral / luffing area in the batten above the boom? 

“No. The Zorro has battens that go to and rotate around the mast. It does not have the luffing characteristic that the Ezzy Wave has”

Can you tell me any other characteristics the sail has? 

“For bump n jump conditions, I would take the Ezzy Wave, which has a more locked in center of effort and a more comfortable pull.   For jumping, the Zorro is slightly better. The lower clew helps with landings and the flatter shape in the sail helps with rotations.

For wave riding, both sails are great. I would say that the Ezzy Wave has the advantage in more down the line conditions and the Zorro in more onshore conditions.  The pull on the Zorro is not as locked in as the Ezzy Wave which makes it a little less comfortable in a straight line but better for cutting through the wind in maneuvers like heli-tacks, etc.

The Ezzy Wave has a wider rigging range, which makes it a more plug-in-play sail for less advanced windsurfers.  The Zorro is closer in how it rigs to how other brands rig, which means that for someone coming from another sail brand, it might be more intuitive.

In general, the Zorro is designed for more onshore winds, which means that it holds its power well for getting out through currents and whitewaters while still being able to handle gusts easily. And the Zorro is very maneuverable on the wave. It can “cut” through the wind easily without feeling too locked in.

The Ezzy Wave is better for more “hardcore” wave conditions where you really want that locked in draft and the luffing of the sail. The Ezzy Wave has that characteristic Ezzy softness that the Zorro does not have.”