The Kraken was born out of our obsession with flying — and frustration with the status quo in wingsuit canopies. We didn’t build the Kraken to be “fine.” We built it to stomp all over the wingsuit canopy rulebook. We came in loud, proud, and hellbent on building something that opened beautifully and flew even better. After thousands of test jumps (and Jyro’s debriefs and cocktails), we released the Kraken: a canopy that changed the wingsuit game.
The original Kraken Low Bulk is a hybrid, made from low-bulk L-ZP with J-ZP reinforcement — a setup that lets you pack big into a standard rig, without compromising on durability. But some of you don’t care about packing small. You wanted more strength, more stiffness, more longevity.
So, the full ZP version is here — not because we planned it, but because you summoned it.
Enter the Kraken ZP. It’s everything you love about the original — killer openings, fat stable profile, responsive handling – now built entirely from full-power J-ZP fabric for maximum durability and a firmer feel in flight. No compromises, no cut corners. Just a canopy forged for the long-haul, with the same signature flare and heading performance that’s ready to take a beating, handle aggressive packing, and be your go-to wingsuit canopy day in and day out.
Who is the Kraken ZP for?
You asked for more strength, more structure, more longevity — and we delivered. Made entirely from full-strength J-ZP, it’s got a firmer feel in flight, more resistance to wear, and more muscle in every maneuver, perfect for:
- Wingsuiters who don’t care about having the tiniest pack volume in the land (or sea)
- Sky demons who wingsuit a lot and want their gear to hold up
- New wingsuit pilots who want trust, reliability, and smooth, predictable performance
Openings
Built to tame the chaos behind your wingsuit. The Kraken ZP inflates with intent — quick, smooth, and firm. It holds her heading like a ship with a seasoned crew, riding out line twists with ease. The J-ZP build adds consistency to every deployment, giving you reliability you can stake your rep on. The Kraken ZP doesn’t just open well — it commands her space in the sky.
Inputs
There’s authority in every input. Toggle, riser, dive — the Kraken ZP responds with crisp precision. That firmer J-ZP structure means more feedback and more power. If the Low-Bulk version is a loyal steed, Kraken ZP is a trained dragon — stronger, sharper, and ready for high-performance flight.
Toggles
Immediate engagement. You’ll know the moment you connect — it’s all business. Big inputs? Expect a big reaction. Flying slow? It’ll hold steady, like a creature hovering in the wind, waiting for your next move. Every toggle stroke feels clean, direct, and deliberate.
Stall point
Even with the added muscle, the Kraken ZP remains forgiving in slow flight. It’ll whisper before it stalls, and it recovers smoothly and predictably. It wants you to push it — but it won’t punish you for it.
Rear risers
Responsive and efficient, with a touch more power than it’s low-bulk sister. If you’ve got a long glide back from a deep spot, the Kraken ZP will stretch your return without hesitation. Use those rears, and it’ll prove it’s got lungs like a sea monster and range for days.
Front Risers
Lean in. The Kraken ZP can handle aggressive front riser input and deliver the dive you’re craving if you need it. Firmer in feel, more direct in feedback — if you like to fly dynamically or spice up your final approach, it’s here for it.
Performance
Stiffer structure means more assertive flight. The Kraken ZP flies clean and true, with enhanced heading control and even better energy retention. It’s stable enough to inspire confidence and agile enough to keep things fun. Whether you’re floating above a stack or diving to make a slot, it adapts without compromise.
Recovery Arc
You’ll feel it — it dives deeper and recovers longer. That added structure in the J-ZP build gives you more swoop potential than you’d expect from a wingsuit canopy. Sensible design, spicy exit. This Kraken plays in both worlds: wingsuit stability and recovery arc reward.
Flare
That J-ZP flare hits different. More energy. More lift. More drama when you want it. And still, those tiptoe landings? Easy. Whether you’re coming in hot or feathering it in at nil wind, the Kraken ZP’s flare window is wide, and deeply satisfying.
The Kraken ZP packs similarly but slightly small than a 9-cell non-crossbraced canopy like Safire 3 or Crossfire 3 of the same size.
The Crossfire 3 and Safire 3 may typically be found in your container manufacturer’s sizing charts (and on our Crossfire 3 / Safire 3 product pages), which you may use as a reference for what size Kraken will fit in your container.
The Kraken’s fit to your container will depend on many other things such as how tight your previous canopy was in the container, packing skills, how old each canopy is, etc., so please take the information above as a general rule of thumb!
Vibhu –
I can’t say enough good things about this canopy.
Everything NZ Aero says about it is true, however, they left out one fact though: it’s fucking magical.
There is no other explanation for how well this flies, except sheer sorcery.
Flare for days, can even pull the fronts down on a big canopy, it opens comfortably on heading, be it on a wingsuit or slick dive.
This canopy will have you question all other manufacturers with a recurring theme – “how is this possible? how did NZ Aero do this?”
And yes, you can absolutely giggle inside your helmet as you say “Release the Kraken” prior to deployment (or maybe that’s just me…)
Had never jumped a Kraken before – bought it on the recommendation of my wingsuit instructor and mentor Tim Sartori.
Seriously, best main decision I’ve ever made. Thank you heaps.