Impact Vests for Wakeboarding & Kitesurfing
O'Neill Slasher Kitesurfing Vest
159,95 € 86,95 €Manera Boom Kiteboarding Vest
179,95 € 159,95 €O'Neill Youth Slasher Comp Wakeboard Vest
214,95 € 109,95 €Mystic Diva Chest Zip Womens Impact Wakeboard Vest
169,95 € 129,95 €O'Neill Slasher Kitesurfing Vest
159,95 € 86,95 €ION Core Front Zip Junior Collision Vest
134,95 €O'Neill Girls Slasher Comp Vest Wakeboard Vest
114,95 € 95,95 €Manera Boom Kiteboarding Vest
179,95 € 159,95 €O'Neill Slasher Womens Comp Vest
299,95 € 88,95 €O'Neill Slasher Womens Kitesurfing Vest
149,95 € 119,95 €Radar Lyric Womens Impact Vest
149,95 € 119,95 €Manera X10D Impact Vest
154,95 € 124,95 €O'Neill Youth Slasher Comp Wakeboard Vest
214,95 € 109,95 €O'Neill Slasher 2022 Kite Vest
149,95 € 119,95 €O'Neill Slasher Womens Comp Vest
299,95 € 88,95 €O'Neill Slasher Womens Comp Vest
299,95 € 88,95 €Mystic Star Impact vest Front zip Kite Boarding Vest
149,95 € 97,95 €O'Neill Slasher Comp Vest
159,95 € 119,95 €Mystic Star Front Zip Comp Wakeboard Vest
129,95 € 89,95 €Ronix One Custom BOA Fit Wakeboard Vest
229,95 € 198,95 €Ronix Party Athletic Cut Wakeboard Vest
189,95 € 169,95 €O'Neill Slasher Womens Comp Vest Front Zip
149,95 € 119,95 €Mystic Brand CE Front Zip Impact Wakeboard Vest
119,95 € 99,95 €Radar Tidal Impact Vest
149,95 € 134,95 €Radar Drifter Impact Vest
149,95 € 119,95 €ION Vest Collision Core Front Zip Men Wakeboard Vest
149,95 € 109,95 €Mystic The Dom Front Zip Impact Vest
159,95 € 104,95 €Stay Protected With an Impact Vest
Impact vests, also known as comp vests, are what protect you from hard impacts when kitesurfing or wakeboarding. The vests, typically made of neoprene, have a foam core that helps absorb against impacts to your chest area in case of any crashes or accidents. It’s common for kiteboarders, wakeboarders and water skiers to wear a vest. Hitting the water at speed is dangerous, so it can be the difference between a broken rib or just a minor bruise.
There’s a wide range of impact vests to fit your style. Some are designed as unisex while others are gender-specific. They also vary depending on the sport you take part in. Wakeboard vests provide the most protection and have foam that covers your entire torso. Kiteboarding or kitesurfing vests are designed to fit under the harness, as a result giving you less protection in this area but also making sure that they don’t get in the way of your kite gear.
Is an Impact Vest the Same as a Life Jacket?
In short, no. Impact vests are designed for protection, while life jackets and buoyancy aids are made to keep you afloat. Some styles will give you a degree of buoyancy but there is never a guarantee that this will be enough for 100% floatation. However, the benefit of a kite or water ski vest is that they are lighter and provide you with a greater range of motion.
If you are ever unsure about what level of protection or buoyancy the vest will give you, then check out individual the product specification to be certain.
If you think you need something to keep you buoyant, check out our selection of Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids.