The World's top sailling team's preferred choice of impact protection and buoyancy.
The Water Impact Protection (WIP) vest from FORWARD offers great comfort and protection for all serious sailors (including Kite-Surfers, Wind-Surfers and Stand Up Paddlers, eFoilers).

Fitting close to the body, its neoprene grip strips, on the inside, grip your wetsuit and prevent the vest riding up dangerously.

It ensures good freedom of movement with its wide arm openings, and adjusts to the waist with 2 straps.

This vest is designed to be compatible with trapeze harnesses, it is also compatible Kitesurf and Windsurf harnesses. The lower part of the back panel is made of softer foam impact protection strips, all covered with textile.

The buoyancy is distributed over the upper part of the panel, which is denser.

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‍Forward WIP Impact Vest 50N Key Features

High-density thermoformed foam

• To Improve comfort when falling

Protective side pads

• To cover ribs

Low Profile & Wide Openings

• Designed to ensure excellent freedom of movement.

5 easy access Pockets with different sizes

• 1 Large Front Zipper. 1 Black Panel. 2 Shoulder Pockets. 1 Knife Pocket. 1 Line Cutter Area

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