The Forward WIP Impact Vest 50N is the benchmark in watersports impact protection. Unlike most other impact vests from other brands it has 50N of buoyancy whilst allowing a full range of body movement - essential for technical watersports such as wingfoiling, windsurfing and dinghy sailing. Try it on with us, wet or dry, at our QMSC base and you will love it straight away.
Technical features
- Impact and choc protection tested and certified
- ISO 12402-5 – 50N certified buoyancy aid
- High-density thermoformed foam, allowing improved comfort in use and maximum protection during impacts
- Protect side pads to cover and protect your ribs, unlike standard buoyancy aids which leave ribs exposed to potential damage from falls onto boards, foils and boat hulls
- Slim profile and wide openings, designed to provide excellent freedom of movement and a compatible fit with all harnesses
- 2 pockets of different sizes with easy access
- 1 large zipped front pocket for safety essentials or snacks
- 1 back panel pocket
- 2 accessory stowage features
- 1 knife cover
- 1 easy-access line cutter area
- The option to add safety accessories:
- WIP VHF Vest Pouch
- WIP Hydration Bag 1.5l
- WIP Safety Cutter
- WIP Safety Knife
- WIP Safety Whistle Mirror Kit
- Impact tested - in compliance with personal protective equipment
So, if you want the best protection on the water when foiling or just blasting along, grab yourself one of these. We use them all the time on the water and every wing school student is given one to use. You can come to us to try one on dry or to test one out on the water.
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(If you are looking to use this product for hooked-in wingfoiling then have a look at our Forward WIP Wing Impact Vest with its ergonomic, lightweight, reinforced plastic hook.)
(If you are looking for this product in size S (for Juniors and smaller adults) then have a look at our Forward WIP Wing Impact Vest JR).