Sooruz
Sooruz Water Kitevest Open - Black
Sooruz Water Kitevest Open - Black
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Description
The Sooruz Water Kitevest Open in Black is a front-zip impact vest for kitesurfers and wing-foilers — the zip lets you get it on and off quickly even when you're wet or wearing a wetsuit. Designed around the kitesurf-specific demands of frequent waist-pivoting and rigging. Current Sooruz S5 line.
Key features
- Front-zip design — fast on/off, easy over wetsuit or rash top
- Impact protection foam — chest and back protection from board contact
- Cropped cut — designed to not interfere with kite harness lines or waist
- Drainage panels — water drains quickly
- Sooruz eco-construction
Specification
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-zip impact vest |
| Closure | Front zip |
| Protection | Foam padding chest and back |
| Drainage | Drainage panels |
| Best for | Kitesurfing, wing-foiling |
| Gender | Unisex |
Size chart
Sooruz impact vests use unisex S/M/L/XL/XXL sizing based on chest measurement.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Approx UK clothing |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 86–91 | XS |
| S | 91–96 | S |
| M | 96–101 | M |
| L | 101–106 | L |
| XL | 106–111 | XL |
| XXL | 111–116 | XXL |
For Sooruz impact vests, fit should be snug but allow full arm/shoulder movement — too loose and the vest rides up in the water; too tight and it restricts paddling. If between sizes, size DOWN for kitesurfing/wing-foiling (tighter fit prevents ride-up); size UP for general watersports / SUP (more comfort). Sizes are guidelines — for exact dimensions check the brand product page. For sizing advice, call us on 01492 588001.
About Sooruz
Sooruz is a French watersports brand founded in 1999 in La Rochelle, building wetsuits and accessories designed by riders for riders. The brand's founders were serious windsurfers and the athlete team includes top wind-sport names — meaning Sooruz's safety equipment is built around what experienced wind-sport athletes actually use, not generic watersports gear.
Sooruz's safety range covers impact vests for kitesurfing / wing-foiling / wakeboarding, harness belts for wing-foiling, and helmets. Each is built to its discipline rather than as a one-size-fits-all solution. Eco-credentials and recycled materials run through the range as standard.
Honest advice from us
Front-zip kitevests give you fast on/off — useful when you're switching between sessions, rigging on the beach, or wearing/removing over a wetsuit. Two sizes in stock (XS, S) on the current S5 line. For more sizes at clearance pricing, check the older Water Kitevest Open (E23) — same vest, £31 less. 01492 588001 for sizing.
Pairs well with
A wing-foiling board leash · A Sooruz wetsuit for the conditions you ride in · A changing robe for car-park changing · A small dry bag for safety kit transport · A whistle and basic safety kit if you're in remote spots
Free UK postage over £50.
