The Forward WIP WING Impact Vest 50N is the wing-specific 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 the technical range of movements required for advanced wingfoiling. Try it on with us 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
- Removable, ergonomic, lightweight, reinforced plastic hook for wingfoiling
- Rear, reinforced back pad
- Built-in belt strap with rear board-leash connecting ring
- Integral front loop for wing leash attachment or for temporary clipping-on of wing leashes when swapping wings on the water with friends or during tuition
- 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 wingfoiling, grab yourself one of these. You can come to us to try one on and to use it to hook into a wing with a harness line on our astroturf rigging area.
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(If you are looking to use this product for non-harness wingfoiling and/or for general watersports then have a look at our Forward WIP Impact Vest.)