Impact vests

[newkiter]

Are there impact vest that also provide some buoyancy, My swimming is ok but I think I would feel happier with a little extra especially while learning and the kite doesn't always stay where I mean to put it!!

Any Brand recomendations would be great

[kitesurfa]

Get a Crewsaver Ski Jacket - Bouyancy aid and impact vest in one.

 

http://www.crewsaver.co.uk/crewsaver/webpics/50n/ski.gif

 

 

http://www.crewsaver.co.uk

[newkiter]

Thanks, These look quite long do they interfer with the harness?

[Kite Guru]

Dakine do a impact vest with harness and I think they also do it stand alone. The other vest get in the way of your hook, because they are too long.

 

The other option is looking out for a conoeing vest they are a bit higher.

Which ever option you go for, take your harness with you.

[Jim_bob]

I use a Neil Pryde impact vest, they're bouyant aswell as give real good protection. I wear a waist harness and the vest is perfect, just down to the spreader, it is longer at the back which goes nicely over the harness.

Its a real nice and safe option.

[StuartRW]

I'd second what Jim_bob said.

 

I'm currently using a Neil Pryde Impact vest for wakeboarding, but have used it for kitesurfing as well (with a seat harness). It's super comfy and close fitting, with no long staps to get caught up in anything. Probably at the higher end of the price range, but well worth it.

[AliB]

i think i need a impact vest.

a couple times ive been doing kiteloops ive aboslutely TWATED myself!!!!!

but i can land them now and u get such a rush of adrenalin.!!!!

woooooooooooooooooooo

[airmad]

just got myself a cabrinha inpact vest and use it with a seat harness have no problem with it even use it for wakeboarding

[kitesurfa]

Thanks, These look quite long do they interfer with the harness?

 

No, it works fine with my Bump&Jump Genius Seat Harness.

 

Only looks long because of the top strap.