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Impact vests and jackets at foil: advantages and disadvantages
Wingfoil, Surf foil, Wake foil and kitefoil have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. Speeds are increasing, jumps are getting higher and more technical, and to do this, you need to protect yourself against impacts with the water, the board or the foil.
The impact vest or jacket on foil is becoming increasingly popular on wing foil, kitesurfing, wakeboarding and towed surf spots. but is it really useful? We’ve put together an article to help you decide whether or not to use an impact vest.
The advantages of having an impact vest or jacket at foil!
1. Protection :
This is obviously the main advantage of an impact vest. Designed to absorb shock in the event of a fall or collision, it minimizes the risk of serious injury. Its ability to absorb shock depends on the thickness of the impact vest. The thicker the impact vest, the more the impact will be absorbed.
2. Comfort :
We’ve designed this lifejacket so you can forget about it while sailing. Nothing like a bulky lifejacket. It’s lighter and more comfortable to wear. The distribution of foam layers ensures easy, pleasant movement, whatever your sport.
3. Service life :
Like all our equipment, this impact vest is no exception to our commitment to producing reliable, long-lasting equipment . Its quality materials guarantee excellent strength and resistance to wear and tear. Not to mention the quality of the foam reinforcements, which ensure the impact vest’s long service life.
4. Heat gain :
A winter impact jacket will enable you to sail longer. In fact, it provides a substantial gain in warmth over the entire torso, making it easier to cope with winter or summer sailing in a swimsuit.
Disadvantages
- Temperature: These vests can keep you warm, which is an advantage in winter but can be considered a disadvantage in summer. Make sure you’re equipped for comfort in the water.
- Price: In general, impact vests are expensive, for unjustified reasons, which is why we offer a below-average impact vest with the best value for money you’ll find.
It’s important to choose a quality impact vest to ensure optimum protection. What’s more, impact vests are available in a variety of sizes and styles to meet the needs of every practitioner. It’s important to choose a vest that suits your body type.
Introducing our impact vest for foil.
The SROKA Company Pro Impact Vest for wakeboard and wingfoil is a top-of-the-range safety equipment for water sports enthusiasts at foil. The vest is designed to protect the body from impact and injury in the event of a fall.
- It features a high-quality YKK front closure and thick foam for extra buoyancy.
- A pocket for your keys
- A strap to hang your leash board.
- It also features a harness strap in the middle of the back for attaching a removable harness loop.
- Circuit-breaker attachment ring
- The Pro impact vest is designed to protect sensitive areas of the torso, such as ribs, flanks and back, especially the spine.
But that’s not all:
- The foam has been reinforced to absorb as much shock as possible should you come into contact with your foil.
- We’ve added protective foam on the shoulders (removable) so you won’t feel any pain when carrying the foil on your shoulder.
- The jacket also features a pocket for your wrench or adjustment shims.
- Available in four different sizes (S, M, L and XL) to meet the needs of every enthusiast.
- It’s designed with top-quality materials for optimum protection, flexibility and comfort.
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