Buoyancy vest – foam panels that move with you instead of fighting you

Rigid vests tend to ride up and get in the way the moment you start paddling. This one is built from segmented foam panels that follow the bend of your torso. A front zip and two waist straps keep it where you put it.

Why choose this buoyancy vest?

It is made for active days: kayaking, wakeboarding, boating and surfing. The open-arm cut leaves your shoulders free, and the outer fabric sheds water quickly.

• Segmented foam: the panels flex as you twist and lean, so the vest does not feel like a box.
• Zip and two buckles: the front closes with a zipper, backed up by two adjustable waist straps.
• Sleeveless cut: nothing around your shoulders while you paddle, steer or swim.
• Quick-drying outer: water runs off rather than soaking in, so the vest stays light.
• D-ring at the hem: a spot to clip a lanyard, whistle or small pouch.

It is a straightforward piece of gear that stays out of your way.

Pull the straps snug before you head out so the vest sits close and does not lift when you are in the water. It works over a wetsuit, a rash guard or a plain T-shirt. After a session, rinse it and let it hang dry.

Specifications

• Outer material: 90% neoprene, 10% nylon
• Padding: high-density flotation foam in segmented panels
• Closure: front zipper with two buckles
• Adjustment: two waist straps
• Extra: D-ring at the bottom hem

Choose your size and color and get ready for the water.