Kiteboarding Vests

You know that guy on the beach who laughs at people wearing a kiteboarding vest because “Water doesn't hurt!”? Yeah, well he's full of it! Protect yourself from rock-hard water with a kiteboarding vest by Neilpryde and O'Neill.

We offer only brand name USCG and impact vests from trusted companies like Dakine with its Matrix low profile, high impact kitesurfing vest that is waist or seat harness compatible. Or, take a look at Dakine's Impact Series kiteboarding best that has a harness built-in. Some impact vests are kite specific, while others may have been designed for wakeboarding, but make a great crossover to kiteboarding.

Most impact vests are not USCG approved, but still offer some flotation for those times when you're in deep water and need that extra security. The O'Neill Gooru is an example of a kitesurfing vest that works perfectly for kiting since it slips right under your harness. Many other kiteboarding vests sit right above a kiteboarding seat harness, giving you the most in flotation and impact protection. Some examples are the O.G. from Jet Pilot and the Five from Hyperlite.

Ride hard and be safe with a kiteboarding vest!