| Fabric |
L-ZP & J-ZP |
| Size |
119 sq/ft – 189 sq/ft |
| Recommended Wing Loading |
1.0 – 1.6 |
| Glide Ratio (Approx) |
3.0 |
| Aspect Ratio |
2.06 |
| Taper Ratio |
0.91 |
| Cells |
7 |
3D Designed
Advanced 3D CAD softwares give us more freedom to design the canopy down to the finest details and helps generate the most accurate panels possible. The result is a more accurate shaping, a smoother surface, and better aerodynamic efficiency.
CFD Tested
The Kraken shape has been tested using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), which gives us, among other things, a better understanding of her behavior in turbulence and during recovery.
L-ZP Low Bulk
The Kraken is mainly made of our low bulk fabric, L-ZP. It’s an ultralight 20 denier silicone coated nylon canopy material engineered for minimal pack volume and enhanced longevity. It offers packing capabilities that are now standard on the wingsuit canopy market but offers performance and durability previously unheard of. Only the powerband and the center cell are made out of our signature J-ZP to make sure the canopy keeps flying for dayyyzzz. The Kraken longevity compared to it’s packing volume is a first in the industry.
Powerband
We've added the split leading edge Powerband to all our new canopies since we pioneered it with Petra. It allows us to better control the aerodynamic shape in the nose area, which prevents parasitic drag.
ZZ-Design
The Kraken, like the Crossfire 3, has been designed directly in the shape she will have during flight, by taking into account the Zig-Zag distortion. This spreads the load evenly through the fabric and makes the wing more structurally efficient.
New Rib Shape
The Kraken has benefited from research on rib shaping that was originally used to design our new range of hyper-performance wings, Petra and Leia.
New Crossport Design
Crossports have been strategically placed in the Kraken to have the least influence on the upper surface shape while allowing a good air circulation between the chambers. They are bigger toward the center of the canopy to help with symmetrical openings. They have also been designed with an elliptical shape that optimizes their area while reducing the upper surface distortion.
Inward Rotated End Cell
While most ribs are perpendicular to the lower surface, the end rib is rotated inward to reduce the size of the end cell and prevent it from losing its shape. This reduces tip vortices and induced drag.
New line trim
Despite being a relatively docile canopy, the rectangular planform has been compensated with a trim just a notch steeper than you would think. This helps with up wind penetration, fun and is one of the reason for the great flare. The lineset is also relatively short to prevent line twists and help resolving them without effort if they occur.
New Stabiliser Shape
The shape of the stabiliser has been modernized to prevent it from flapping too much in flight. It also helps the slider to sit in the right position.
Meshless Vent
The lower surface of the center cell has been split. A very simple overlap between the panels allow the air to get in during opening while preventing any loss of pressure in flight. It really helps with getting symmetrical openings inflating the center cell first and anchoring the canopy in the air despite the wingsuit burble. The feature was inspired by BASE canopies but is made without mesh which would compromise the canopy durability.
Mini-Ribs
Mini ribs are a clever way to reduce drag generated by the canopy trailing edge by making it sharper. The improvement is really noticeable for a limited impact on cost in terms of packing volume. It really helps during low speed flight and landing.
Custom Sizing
Parachutes aren't a one size fits all. The Kraken is available in any size you choose so that you can get the perfect wingloading for you at this stage in your canopy progression.
WHO SHOULD FLY THE KRAKEN LOW-BULK?
You’re a wingsuiter who values easy pack jobs, regular jumping, and reliable performance, without lugging around a massive rig. The Kraken Low-Bulk is your everyday, jump-everywhere, throw-it-in-the-bag-and-go canopy, perfect for:
- Wingsuiters who want to fit a bigger wing into a smaller rig
- Frequent travellers and event hoppers
- New wingsuit pilots who want stability and forgiveness
- Wingsuiters who’ve done 1,000+ jumps but still appreciate a soft opening
- Anyone who’s just here for the original Kraken ride that started the legend
OPENINGS: WHAT TO EXPECT
The game-changer. From the swirling skies above to the wake behind your wingsuit, deployment is often where legends are made, or broken. The Kraken Low-Bulk opens fast, but smooth. You’ll feel it catch and begin to inflate right away, giving you instant feedback and heading control thanks to the centre cell vent. Once inflated, it fills with calm, confident power. And if you find yourself in a twisty tale? Fear not. It’ll ride steady through the storm. Aarrrgh-me hearties, it’s no fair-weather friend.
FLIGHT INPUTS & RESPONSIVENESS
Like taming a wild beast that’s secretly on your side. The Kraken Low-Bulk listens closely and responds with precision. Every toggle pull, riser move, and dive feels natural and trustworthy. It’s a canopy that’s got your back, even when the skies are spicy.
TOGGLE CONTROL & HANDLING
First contact is pure connection. It’s responsive yet forgiving, so you’ll feel immediately in control. Big, bold inputs bring big, bold reactions, but it’ll also fly smooth and steady when you ease off.
STALL POINT & CONTROL RANGE
It’s got grace even at its slowest. The Kraken Low-Bulk gives you plenty of warning before a stall, no surprises, no sudden drops. When it’s time to recover, just let the toggles up and it’ll return to level flight like nothing happened. Easy, breezy, back on course.
REAR RISER FLIGHT & CONTROL
Built for efficiency. Whether you’re stretching your glide to make it back or just carving through clean air, the rear riser feel is all there. Use them well, and prove the myth wrong: wingsuiters don’t have to land off.
FRONT RISER FLIGHT & CONTROL
D for dive. F for fun. Yep, you can push the Kraken Low-Bulk and it’ll happily play. Dip those fronts and it’ll respond with gusto, giving you dynamic movement without losing its head.
OVERALL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE
It’s curvy, stable, surprisingly quick on the draw, and endlessly loyal. Float when you need it. Separation when it matters. Flair when it’s time to show off. Whether you’re in tight landing patterns or open skies, this Kraken lives for variety.
RECOVERY CHARACTERISTICS
More swoop than your average 7-cell. It dips deeper and stays longer, letting you ride a recovery arc that punches above its class. A canopy that gives you the discipline of a traditional wingsuit wing with the spice of a little altitude-eating action.
FLARE POWER & LANDINGS
Still one of the strongest features of the Kraken. Even on those still-air landings, it’ll give you a graceful tiptoe touchdown. That long, smooth power at the bottom end? It’s not just impressive, it’s damn near magical.
PLEASE NOTE: This tool is for information only and does not guarantee fit. Packing technique, age of the canopy and container all have a part to play in whether a canopy will fit in your rig. Always check with your container manufacturer before choosing your gear.
This data has been gathered from the field and is a guide only. We are still gathering data to make these charts more accurate and plan to include other container manufacturers in the future.
Helpful information
If you have one of our canopies that is not listed here, please let us know at info@jyro.com and we’ll do our best to help.
Sam –
I have tested the Kraken hybrid low-bulk in 149 for 7 jumps with my Squirrel Freak 5. I have a total of 1800 jumps all disciplines included. Previously I had tested 9 different canopies during WS jumps, including WS specific canopies. The Kraken is by far the best one. The openings are really good. We get the best of both worlds in terms of temporisation and on-axis opening. The flare is good for that category of canopy. Actually, even more powerful than some low-bulk non WS specific canopies. What else could one ask for?