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DECATHLON

Impact vest and buoyancy aid 50N short-500 black

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
16 reviews

To protect yourself from impacts without hindering movements during light sailing, kitesurfing, windsurfing or kayaking sessions, opt for the 500 impact vest!

Designed to fit all body shapes, the short impact vest 500 is flexible and comfortable to wear. Its USP: this vest is a 50 Newton buoyancy aid.

ID 8871720

€80.00
Tax included
Colour: Black / Grey / Red

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Design benefits

  • compatibility

    High cut, compatible with wearing a harness/trapeze belt.

  • freedom of movement

    Jacket with great freedom of movement. Foam pieces from 20 to 28 mm.

  • buoyancy

    50N buoyancy aid vest, ISO 12402-5 2020 standard

  • impact protection

    Multi-foam construction for shock absorption. GNP07 2023 protocol.

  • Features

    Design details

    Full protection, zero restriction

    This short impact vest and buoyancy aid can be used with a harness.

    This protection is designed to be as discreet as possible. It is designed to be easy to put on over the head while wearing a helmet. The seams, 9 separate pieces of foam and the armholes allow the vest to adapt to your body shape. What’s more, the ultra-stretch 1.7mm neoprene provides great flexibility and follows your movements.

    Easy on/off

    The short impact vest is easy to put on and take off using the side zip. Its location on the side frees up your movements and prevents damage to your board when you climb onto it. What is more, there is a neoprene flap with rip-tab at the top of the zip slider to secure it and prevent it coming into contact with your arms.
    An adjustable side buckle at the waist ensures your impact vest stays securely in place throughout your session.

    Sizing guide

    An impact vest should be snug fit, as neoprene tends to give slightly once in the water.

    For a men’s short vest in size XS:
    Chest circumference 82-87 cm
    40 < 50 kg

    For a men’s short vest in size S:
    Chest circumference 88-93 cm
    40 < 60 kg

    For a men’s short vest in size M:
    Chest circumference 94-99 cm
    50 < 70 kg

    For a men’s short vest in size L:

    Chest circumference 100 - 109 cm
    60 < 90 kg

    For a men’s long vest in size XL:
    Chest circumference 110 - 124 cm
    80 < 120 kg

    Pocket

    Handy! The short impact vest and buoyancy aid has a zipped pocket measuring around 20x20 cm (varies slightly depending on the size) for storing a waterproof pouch, for example.
    Water evacuation is provided, but the pocket is not waterproof.
    An elasticated loop inside the pocket can be used to secure items (waterproof pouch, key, etc.).

    Protection and lightness

    For optimal ergonomics, the thickness of the foam layer varies between 20 and 28mm depending on the sensitivity of each zone and the movements of the body. The multi-foam construction sandwiched with 1 layer of neoprene and 1 layer of elastane is comfortable, lightweight, and makes it feel like a “second skin”.

    Short vest weight when dry (+/- 5%):
    in size XS: 480 g
    in size S: 500 g
    in size M: 540 g
    in size L: 580g
    in size XL: 620 g

    Standard

    This impact vest and buoyancy aid allows you to practise your water sports safely (dinghy sailing, wingfoil, kitesurfing). It has been tested and certified for shock and impact protection.

    This vest is also a buoyancy aid certified to ISO 12402-5-50 newtons.

  • Usage & care

    Warranty

    2 Years

    Care Instructions

    Storage tips

    Do not expose to high temperatures (> 60° C). Store in a dry place, out of sunlight.

    Usage precautions

    Is not self-righting.

    Cleaning

    • DO NOT WASH.

    • DO NOT DRY CLEAN.

    • DO NOT IRON.

    • DO NOT TUMBLE DRY.

    • BLEACHING EXCLUDED.

  • Specifications

    composition

    Foam: 65.0% Polyvinyl Chloride, 15.0% Polyester, 20.0% Dry Nitrile Butadiene Rubber;Main fabric: 5.0% Elastane, 15.0% Synthetic Rubber, 15.0% Polyamide, 65.0% Foamed Rubber;Main lining: 100.0% Polyester;Buckles: 100.0% Polyoxymethylene;Webbing: 100.0% Polypropylene;Zip-out lining: 50.0% Polyester, 50.0% Polyoxymethylene

  • Testing

    Test product

    50N buoyancy: ISO 12402-5 2020 standard Impact: GNP07 2023 protocol.

    Agree by

    All of our life vests are approved by an accredited external laboratory.

  • Environmental impact

    With ecodesign, we reduce the environmental impact of our products.

    Analysing the product's environmental footprint enabled us to identify the most impactful stages of its life cycle. Thanks to this approach, our design teams were able to develop this product while significantly reducing its environmental impact.

    Learn more about our approach
    Environmental Impact

    Designed to reduce environmental impact

    Product made with a CO2eq reduction of 25% compared to the previous or similar product

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    Our design teams are working to develop processes that will reduce the impact of a product, while preserving its technical characteristics. This reduction relates to the following indicators: climate change, air pollution, water pollution and resource depletion.