Decided to buy the ride engine kite specific crash vest. I like the center zip and the placement of the padding to help lock harness in.
They are sold out except for Small’s till the first week of June.

Thanks for everyone’s input.
Still looking for someone who’s tried the RE vest though.

To iriejohn: a post to search doesn’t help the topic especially since it’s about safety. That and the search eng on here isn’t that great and your then stuck digging through a pile to find the needle.

I’ve been looking at the kite specific impact/float vests, now that I’m a new dad, I feel I should be a little more safe especially when it’s blowing or the waters cold. What is everyone using? Pros/ cons of what your using? I think I like the ride engine vest, especially since I’ve got my eyes on o...

I’m happy to hear your ok! As a newer kiteboarder your event is also a huge fear of mine! One thing I just don’t get is why all wetsuits are black, crash vests are dark colors? As a big player in the industry I hope you can use your event to get kiteboard and wetsuit manufactures to consider using b...

Ok looking at buying a harness. Got a few Q’s
Will go hex core.
1. Is the ‘17 better than ‘16 harness? Is it worth$40 more?
2. I ware size 33 pants should I go med on harness?

Also anyone have any of their surfboard bags? Thinking of getting one for my ss 5’6 T. rex.

I rock a Patagonia r4 wetsuit when combined temp is that low along with a spray top for wind break and love the cheap glacier gloves. They last for a wile but at $20 Idk if I trash them. And 5mm boots.

Does the strap change make that of a difference in the fit?

What are the differences in the years? Any big changes to warrant getting an 18??

As a boat builder and past full time professional ski patroler. I’ve got a lot of experience with these materials. In the world of extreme beating(skiing) foam core skis suck! The foam dies becomes soft and delams fast. With good building tech wood cores are lighter, have better flex and put up with...

I’m feeling like I could use a little help progressing. Any suggestions on an instructor in these areas?