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Forward Wip

Jun 18, 2024

Brand Profile: Forward Wip

Forward Wip specialises in innovative protective gear designed specifically for wingfoilers, watersports enthusiasts, and sailors who prioritise safety and performance while going fast on water. As a leader in the industry, Wip is renowned for its cutting-edge...

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from 99 reviews

terry stimson

10/07/2025

Great service

Ordered the hat while kiting in Sicily, was waiting for me when I got home. Great hat far better them the normal type

Bangproof Helmet – Premium Bucket Helmet for Watersports

Gray

10/02/2025

Happy missis

Awesome dry robe, the missis loves it 🤙🏽

Dryrobe - Adults Long Sleeve dryrobe® Advance

Steph

09/29/2025

Bangproof for eFoil

Perfect fit and protects from the sun too. Perfect for eFoil use.

Bangproof Helmet – Premium Bucket Helmet for Watersports

Sara-Jayne Martin

09/18/2025

Awesome

Awesome service, quick delivery and super easy to navigate website. Helmet fits perfectly (thanks Adam for the help with sizing) and has a lip which offers sun protection too, perfect for my trip to Egypt.

Thanks NK Team!

Wip Wipper 2.0 - Forward Wip

H K

09/07/2025

Excellent service. Ordered a dry robe - best price available and came quicker than expected.

Northern Watersports

Ludvig

09/06/2025

Bangproof bucket helmet

This helmet has been absolutely great. Bought it for summer winging, it does a great job keeping the sun off my face and neck, providing much more sunshade than my normal helmet, the brim is stiff enough to hold its shape when wet and in strong winds, and doesn’t restrict visibility. It feels comfy and flexible, but still feels like it offers good impact protection. Dries quickly enough in the sun. All in all very happy with it.

Bangproof Helmet – Premium Bucket Helmet for Watersports

Iab

09/03/2025

Great backup service , product failure in warranty quickly resolved with great comms and service . Thanks for resolving ..

Northern Watersports

Mike c

09/01/2025

Really impressive piece of kit

Really glad I got hold of this trainer kite which has helped me practise when the wind wasn't quite right for getting on the water. The bar comes with a chicken loop and final eject, just like the real deal. Self launching is simple, place the kite upside down on the ground with the leading edge downwind, give the lines a pull and you're away! The depower bar isn't quite the same as a full kite but definitely simulates the increase in pull.

HQ Kites Rush Pro Trainer Kite 3 line with bar

Fiona Baker

08/30/2025

Surf Ears

Fabulous product , Great service from Adam @Northern Kites

SurfEars 4.0 Surfers Ear Plugs | Watersports

Nick Cook

08/29/2025

Great helmet

It's more comfortable to wear compared to a hard-shell helmet. I hardly notice it is there. You get much less water running into your eyes after you fall in which is a bonus. Also, I've used it in the rain; the brim is just big enough to keep some of it off your face so that you can still see where you're going.

Bangproof Helmet – Premium Bucket Helmet for Watersports

Charles Horner

08/25/2025

Gul wing 460 stab

A great rear stab stable, but easy to turn.

Gullwing 480 Rear Stabilizer Pro Finish - SABFOIL

Peter Holmes

08/25/2025

Brilliant Kite

I got a great deal on this kite. A 10% first time buyer discount plus a free hand leash, all with free delivery.
The kite arrived promptly minus the free hand leash. After a couple of messages the hand leash was duly posted out with no problems.
This kite flies like a dream. The video attached shows me flying the kite in 7-8mph winds. I’ve also flown in 15mph winds but this needed more concentration and if you aren’t focusing 100% then you could get uprooted! I would definitely recommend this kite from this company.

HQ4 Fluxx R2F Power Kite 2 line with bar