Prolimit Impactvest Ladies Ace Frontzip Gray/Silver

Prolimit Impact vest Ladies Ace Frontzip is designed for kitesurfers, wind- and wingfoilers who want extra protection during jumps, water starts and touch-downs, without losing their freedom of movement. The women's fit fits nicely around chest and waist, with flexible panels that mold to your body and distribute impact when sailing in chop or hitting the board during a failed maneuver. The front zipper makes donning and doffing easy, even with cold hands, and stays flat under a trapeze. The armholes are generously cut so that reaching, pumping and loosening remain natural feeling; the low collar doesn't rub against wetsuit or hood. The smooth outside won't snag on leashes or board edges, while the inside feels soft and dries quickly after a dive. So you get exactly that combination of cushioning and suppleness that keeps long sessions comfortable on lakes, puddles and along the shore.

In practice, you especially notice how calm and predictable the vest wears when the wind turns or waves increase. The panels cushion the initial impact on landings and provide just enough support to keep your torso stable without restricting your breathing. Under a waist or seat trapeze, everything stays firmly in place; the zipper is positioned so your spreader bar doesn't dig into the vest, and the shorter, feminine cut prevents creeping up during water starts. Afterwards, you rinse off salt and sand in a minute; materials and stitching are chosen for durability so shape and support last for seasons. Note that an impact vest is not a life jacket and does not offer 50N certification. It provides protection and some buoyancy, but does not replace the required auxiliary buoyancy when spot or conditions call for it.