Forward Wip 50N Impact Vest

Forward Wip 50N Impact Vest

The Water Impact Protection (WIP) vest by FORWARD offers great comfort and protection for serious sailors (including Kite Surfers & SUP paddlers). This WIP vest has a close-fitting, low bulk design that offers great mobility and a large range of movement  Everyday benefits include ability to swim faster and re-board a capsized boat easier. The WIP vest is designed to be compatible with the FORWARD WIP tops & pants, and our sailing harness, as well as most other sailing harnesses. Chosen by several of the America's Cup teams and other top sailors, they select this as their perfect solution.  It is arguably the most comfortable buoyancy aid/impact vest you will ever wear! 

Please note this is a buoyancy aid, NOT a lifejacket.

“This is best low profile high absorption buoyancy aid I ever tested! I love the front zip pocket.’’

Glenn Ashby

50N buoyancy but with a denser foam protection for genuine impact protection

• Side zip and twin webbing strap fastening, allowing very close fitting to the body and the neoprene non-slip strips inside to prevent any 'ride up'
• 5 different sized equipment pockets including under the hi-viz shoulder panels, a larger front zipped and a rear Velcro fastened pockets for knives, comms etc.
• Compact design allows unrestricted and maximum movement of both arms and waist.
• Complies CE 12402-5

Additional Options

• Safety knife
• Oxygen tank