Impact vest for the more generously waisted person?

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Impact vest for the more generously waisted person?

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Jethrow

NSW

1282 posts

Jethrow

NSW, 1282 posts

26 Feb 2022 10:12am

Hi all, I have trouble getting to the somewhat local shop to try anything on.
I currently wing wearing a Viakobi PDF but it does ride up a little after a big catapult.
Will an impact vest be better and is there one for a more ample, fuller figured body?
Most of the photos look like they are fitted for rowers with huge chests and tiny waists...

BigSeppo

120 posts

BigSeppo

120 posts

26 Feb 2022 9:01am

This is an option.

www.neilpryde.com/collections/floatation-vests/products/high-hook-ce50?variant=12762340327447

The 3XL+ size is pretty darn massive. And it doesn't break the bank.

The size chart below the pictures is pretty accurate for big dudes.

It may not solve your problem as it can ride up a bit for sure after a catapult. It isn't in your way when winging.

Jeroensurf

1123 posts

Jeroensurf

1123 posts

26 Feb 2022 1:58pm

I,m 188x 99kg with a bit of centred gravity point

and the Mystic Large was too big for me/shooting up even when I,m wearing a full 6/5mm suit. They go up to XXL so they have some room...
They aren,t cheap but there gear is excellent.

www.mysticboarding.com/products/men/wake-vests

kiwiupover

187 posts

kiwiupover

187 posts

26 Feb 2022 2:11pm

I got the WIP impact 50N vest in XL. I tried an Oneill Slasher 2XL and it was too tight. The WIP has side straps and extra material so plenty of adjustment range. It also has a lot more padding and structure to it compared to the normal wakeboarding impact vests. The floatation rating is a bonus too.
IMPACT VEST 50N - Forward Wip (forward-wip.com)

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