Since 2015, Forward WIP has made its name in the world of Foil, the new queen discipline that has revolutionized competitive and amateur boating. Flying on the water at over 30 km / h offers new sensations and ever-higher performance. The need to protect yourself at these speeds is obvious, as falls can lead to serious trauma. Forward WIP has become the undisputed leader in protective equipment for all disciplines (flying catamarans, kitefoil...). The reputation has been forged thanks to the quality and relevance of our products which are used by a long list of professional athletes! Glenn Ashby, Billy Besson, or Loick Peyron… Being at the forefront requires constant questioning. Our team of engineers, riders, and testers gather the skills and passion required to develop the products of the future. Our mission is to offer optimal protection for both professionals and amateurs and allow them to go beyond their limits, freeing their minds from potential injuries.
Maybe top tip for long life of vest is to keep side straps tight so as not to put strain on zip? I've worn this Forward WIP impact vest for about 50 three hour sessions and it has been great. I would definitely buy another. Sadly on the last session the puller came away from the side zipper and i think a wee bit is missing. I've managed to put some wire through the remaining zipper hole so looks like a fix but maybe the company could do with going to a more heavy duty zipper like what the back zip on wetsuits use ? On the other hand it might be due to me not being careful about making the side straps tight but then again i never figured out how the strap was going to be held firmly by the buckle bit. How is the strap meant to be folded so that the buckle grips it or does the buckle need improved ? I have seen some buckles with wee teeth to dig into strap. I have just remedied it by melting a hole through the strap with soldering iron and put a chicago screw / rivet to be sure the strap is not going to loosen itself and will be doing the holding and not putting strain on the zip. I've had 150 hours use out of it so £1 per hour is ok, not complaining and maybe i can get quite a lot more.
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience with the WIP Impact Vest 50N. Keeping the side straps tight is indeed a great tip to maintain its longevity and reduce strain on the zipper. It's awesome to hear that the vest has served you well during your sessions! We appreciate your feedback regarding the zipper, and we'll definitely pass it along to the company. They might consider using a more heavy-duty zipper, like the one on the back, and changing the material for added durability. Thanks again for your support, and keep shredding those waves! 🌊🔥🚀
I'm not sure what exactly you're showing on the video, what's the purpose of the belt? Is there a way to attach a board leash and wing leash to it?? This would be cool.
The Wing Belt allows to relieve the weight of the WING for longer sessions and allows to attach the leash of the board and the sail. You can also see our 2.0 version on our website even better optimized.
