# PFD Recomendation for Winging? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [May 25, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201 "2023-05-25T20:06:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Erik77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@Erik77](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Erik77)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/1 "2023-05-25T20:06:19Z")
Rhode Island just enacted a mandatory PFD law for all board sports except prone surfing (in surf). Recall some PFD discussion on the podcasts for safety in downwinders, any recomendations on comfortable, slim PFD’s? ---
**Author:** ![Hdip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a4c791/32.png) [@Hdip](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Hdip)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/2 "2023-05-25T21:58:29Z")
You can look for “paddle vests” which is what kayaker’s use and SUP guys like to use. They’re shorter in length and have wider arm openings with not much on top of your shoulders. They often have pockets in front and a place to store a water bladder in the back. Cheap generic option that I tested off of Amazon. Only 1 zipper pocket in front. No easily useable pocket in the back. It’s cheap. It works. You can find some fisherman’s vests that are similar too. > **[Amazon.com : Zeraty Adult Swim Vest Buoyancy Aid Swim Jacket for Swimming,...](https://www.amazon.com/Zeraty-Buoyancy-Swimming-Snorkeling-Kayaking/dp/B09QKQGQPS)** > > Amazon.com : Zeraty Adult Swim Vest Buoyancy Aid Swim Jacket for Swimming, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Paddle Boating for Water Sports : Sports & Outdoors Do you need it to be USCG certified? That could come up I guess. Here is a generic “impact vest” that is USCG certified. It is also cheap and fine. It covers more of your lower abdomen, coming down closer to your waist. You can slide a harness hook on the straps in front. > **[Amazon.com : O'Neill Wetsuits Men's Assault USCG Life Vest Coal/Flint Medium :...](https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Wetsuits-Assault-Flint-Medium/dp/B09D42F81B)** > > The O'Neill R&D process provides the best quality, fit and functionality in the industry. Our USCG Life Vests continue to set new standards of excellence in design for all wake and waterski athletes. This isn’t USCG certified. But it would likely fit the bill and is sold in store at Walmart near me in Los Angeles at least. They have women’s and kid’s versions of it also. It’s very similar to the DaKine impact vest that I saw in a shop recently. [https://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Glove-Men-s-Dual-Size-Evoprene-PFD-Life-Jacket-Male-Large-Extra-Large-Black-Green/395243804?from=/search](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Glove-Men-s-Dual-Size-Evoprene-PFD-Life-Jacket-Male-Large-Extra-Large-Black-Green/395243804?from=/search) Then you have expensive and wing foiling specific impact vests. This is the one I would get if I had $200 to spend on a vest. > **[Forward WIP Wing Neo Vest 50N](https://www.mackiteboarding.com/forward-wip-wing-neo-vest-50n/?sku=121969&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjryjBhD0ARIsAMLvnF_SKdAsevXGXe7EWFAo8mhPNQUs4d1AZOL2EaO7n9zaT0vKaJHCUKIaAgS0EALw_wcB)** > > America's largest Kiteboarding retail ---
**Author:** ![beepityboppityboop](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/beepityboppityboop/32/6245_2.png) [@beepityboppityboop](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/beepityboppityboop)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/3 "2023-05-25T23:08:00Z")
This ones really good: [WIP Water Protection Light Vest 50N - Forward - houstonkiteboarding](https://houstonkiteboarding.com/products/wip-water-protection-50n-light-impact-vest-forward?variant=42957302366443) Lighter style, its not a real PFD though ---
**Author:** ![Maxipadd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/maxipadd/32/1754_2.png) [@Maxipadd](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Maxipadd)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/4 "2023-06-22T12:09:10Z")
Anyone ever use the vaikobi jackets? Seems like they are pretty good? ---
**Author:** ![FoilTheGreatLakes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@FoilTheGreatLakes](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FoilTheGreatLakes)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/5 "2023-06-22T16:26:15Z")
Ya just make sure what certification is required. Here in Canada we have some stupid rules, and our certified vests are annoyingly thick!! Been nailed for no lights or whistle too. At $240 a pop it adds up to a new foil quick 😬! ---
**Author:** ![Maxipadd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.progressionproject.com/maxipadd/32/1754_2.png) [@Maxipadd](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/Maxipadd)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/6 "2023-06-22T16:59:27Z")
I’m not worried about laws where I am. Just trying to prepare and also set the right example for new guys learning. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![FoilATX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a9adbd/32.png) [@FoilATX](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/FoilATX)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/9 "2023-06-27T02:36:44Z")
I really like the Sooruz 50, the length gives you good hip protection and it’s roomy around the shoulders. Plus you can add a harness to it. > **[Sooruz Lifevest 50 lifejacket impact vest wing foil wingfoil foiling winging...](https://www.hysea.co/all-products/p/sooruz-lifevest-fifty-50n)** > > Sooruz Lifevest 50 lifejacket impact vest wing foil wingfoil foiling winging wingding Sooruz Flotation Vest suitable for harnesses. > Normed 50 Newton and developed as an impact vest to have the best compromise protection/mobility. > Characteristics: > –... Disclosure I work at the above shop but I do personally use this vest for winging. ---
**Author:** ![silas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@silas](https://forum.progressionproject.com/u/silas)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/pfd-recomendation-for-winging/2201/10 "2023-07-07T17:19:43Z")
Like the vaikobi a lot. The hydration pack really helps me keep performance up on any session longer than about 90min, especially in hot places. The left chest pocket can fit a big phone in a good bag like an aquapac, and the right pocket with a lanyard connection is ideal for a plb. Only thing I miss from other kayaking pfds is a spot to chest mount a knife.