{"product_id":"mystic-star-impact-vest-womens-front-zip-kitesurf-impact-protection-vest","title":"Mystic Star Impact Vest Women's Front Zip | Kitesurf Impact Protection Vest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mystic\"\u003eMystic\u003c\/a\u003e Star Women's Front Zip Impact Vest is a CE-approved, Clash-foam-padded \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/impact-vests\"\u003eimpact vest\u003c\/a\u003e built specifically for kitesurfing — protecting your ribs and torso from board strikes without adding bulk where your harness sits. MX2 neoprene keeps the whole vest supple and close-fitting, so it moves with you rather than against you from the first tack to the last landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe women's-specific cut and front YKK zip make it fast to get on and off at the beach, while the half-lined construction leaves the waist panel unpadded so your kite harness can sit flush against your body without riding up or pinching. Available in Black (XS–L) and Olive Green (XS), priced from £109.95.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitesurfing — also suitable for wingfoiling and water-starts where board impact is a genuine risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to advanced riders landing new tricks or progressing through choppier sessions; equally useful for beginners who take frequent falls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women who already ride with a kite harness and need impact protection that sits \u003cem\u003earound\u003c\/em\u003e the harness rather than fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCE-Approved Impact Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Meets CE standards for impact resistance, giving you independent verification that the vest does what it claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClash Foam Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mystic's multi-density Clash foam absorbs sudden impact energy across the chest and torso without feeling rigid when you're riding normally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMX2 Neoprene Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e – A stretchy, performance-grade neoprene that adds a layer of thermal warmth on top of your wetsuit while keeping the vest lightweight and non-restrictive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYKK Front Zip\u003c\/strong\u003e – Industry-standard YKK hardware means reliable, smooth operation session after session, even in salt water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZipper Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e – A secondary locking tab stops the zip from working loose mid-session — no fumbling to do it back up when you're back on your board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Lining \/ Non-Padded Harness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e – The waist section is deliberately left unpadded so your kite harness spreads load evenly without the vest bunching or riding up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWomen's-Specific Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e – Shaped through the chest and waist for a snug, flat fit — no excess fabric that flaps or catches wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Buoyancy Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pure impact protection: the vest is not a buoyancy aid or lifejacket, so it doesn't add unwanted float that can hinder underwater recovery after a fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReal-World Feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull the Star on over your wetsuit and the first thing you notice is how little you do notice it. The MX2 neoprene has just enough give that your arms swing freely through a kite bar turn, and the half-lining at the waist means your seat harness clips in and sits flat without the vest creeping up. Clash foam is firm enough to take the sting out of a rail edge or board nose to the ribs — which, if you've taken that hit without a vest, you'll know is the kind of bruise that writes off the rest of a holiday — but it's not so stiff that the vest feels like armour. The front zip is a genuine convenience: neoprene back-zip vests can be a wrestle when you're shivering on a North Wales beach, and the YKK hardware on this one clips and locks in seconds. Honest note: the vest adds minimal warmth on its own — it's not a replacement for appropriate wetsuit thickness in UK waters, especially on the Wirral where the Irish Sea can be brisk even in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSetup \/ Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull the vest on over your wetsuit before putting your harness on. Zip up from the bottom using the front YKK zip and engage the zipper lock tab at the top to prevent it working loose. The vest should sit snug across the chest with no gaping; if it lifts when you raise your arms, size down. The unpadded waist zone aligns naturally with most waist harnesses — put your harness on over the top and clip in as normal. For seat harnesses, the vest's torso length keeps the leg straps clear. If you're between sizes, Mystic's cut tends to run true to a standard UK women's size — use the bust measurement in the size chart below to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter shell \/ body:\u003c\/strong\u003e MX2 Neoprene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective padding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clash foam (multi-density impact-absorption foam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-lining (padded chest and torso; unlined\/non-padded at harness waist zone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZip hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e YKK front zip with integrated zipper lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE-approved impact protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuoyancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — not a buoyancy aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEU Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBust \/ Chest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77–82 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82–88 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87–93 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92–99 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasure your bust at its fullest point with a tape held level across your back. If you're between sizes, size up for a looser fit over a thicker wetsuit, or size down for a closer fit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeading out on the water? The Star vest works as part of a layered safety setup alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wetsuits\"\u003equality wetsuit\u003c\/a\u003e — it's not a thermal layer in its own right, so match it to the right neoprene for the conditions. If you're new to kitesurfing or upgrading your kit, browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitesurfing\"\u003ekitesurfing gear\u003c\/a\u003e including bars, boards, and harnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Stock It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're a rider-owned shop on the Wirral — we stock the kit we'd actually use ourselves. Impact vests are one of those pieces of safety kit that too many kiters skip, and the Mystic Star is the model we consistently recommend to women asking for a first impact vest: it's CE-approved, genuinely comfortable over a harness, and priced honestly for what it delivers. The front zip alone is worth it when you're getting changed in a car park in January. Mystic have been making impact vests long enough to get the foam tuning right, and the 2024 Star is a refined, dependable version of a proven design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Mystic Star Impact Vest a buoyancy aid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Mystic Star is an impact protection vest, not a buoyancy aid or lifejacket. It will not keep you afloat. Always use appropriate safety equipment such as a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitesurfing\"\u003ekite leash and safety system\u003c\/a\u003e when on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear the Mystic Star vest with a kite harness?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it's specifically designed for this. The waist section of the vest is left unpadded (half-lined) so a waist or seat harness sits flat against your body without the vest bunching, riding up, or creating pressure points. Put the vest on first, then your harness on over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Kite and Wake versions of the Mystic Star?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kite version (stocked here) is cut to accommodate a kite harness and is tuned for the movement patterns of kitesurfing — broad arm swing, frequent water starts, and jumping. The Wake version is cut slightly differently for the posture of wake riding. Specs and materials are otherwise very similar; the Kite version is the right choice for kitesurfing and wingfoiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the Mystic Star Impact Vest fit over my wetsuit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The MX2 neoprene shell and women's-specific cut are designed to be worn over a wetsuit. For a 3\/2mm summer suit the fit is comfortably snug; if you're wearing a 5\/4mm winter suit, consider sizing up to ensure full arm movement and chest compression isn't too tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Mystic Star vest add warmth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adds a thin layer of neoprene warmth but is not a thermal layer and should not be relied on to add meaningful warmth in cold UK waters. Wear it as impact protection on top of an appropriate wetsuit for the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat colours and sizes are available at Northern Watersports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock the 2024 Mystic Star Women's Front Zip Impact Vest in Black (XS, S, M, L — £125.95) and Olive Green (XS — £109.95). If your size or colour is not showing as in stock, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/impact-vests\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll do our best to source it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MYSTIC","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Black","offer_id":58246037242243,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-BK-XS","price":125.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":58246037275011,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-BK-S","price":125.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ Black","offer_id":58246037307779,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-BK-M","price":125.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":58246037340547,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-BK-L","price":125.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Olive Green","offer_id":58246037373315,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-640-XS","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Olive Green","offer_id":58246037406083,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-640-S","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Olive Green","offer_id":58246037438851,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-640-M","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Olive Green","offer_id":58246037471619,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-640-L","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Rosewood","offer_id":58246037504387,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-507-XS","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Rosewood","offer_id":58246037537155,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-507-S","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Rosewood","offer_id":58246037569923,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-507-M","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Rosewood","offer_id":58246037602691,"sku":"M24V-K-W-ST-507-L","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/9576\/6814\/files\/117781_00f08996558a0824ec83c09b3cf6dbc67ac9892a.jpg?v=1781512522","url":"https:\/\/www.northernwatersports.co.uk\/products\/mystic-star-impact-vest-womens-front-zip-kitesurf-impact-protection-vest","provider":"Northern Watersports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}