You may initiate a return for items within 14 days from the date you received your order. To ensure a smooth return process, please notify us as soon as possible.
How to Initiate a Return
Contact Us: Email our customer service team at info@northernwatersports.co.uk with your order number and reason for the return. If the item is damaged or defective, please include photos.
Prepare Your Item: Items must be unused, in original packaging, with all tags and labels intact.
Return Method:
In-store returns: Available at Northern Kites HQ, Coastal Drive, Wallasey, CH45 3PZ, United Kingdom
Mail returns: Ship to Northern Kites HQ, Coastal Drive, Wallasey, CH45 3PZ, United Kingdom
Important notice: Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is faulty or incorrect.
Forward WIP Impact Vest 50N
Designed with performance and protection in mind, the Forward WIP Impact Vest 50N is built for demanding water sports like wing foiling, sailing, and kiteboarding.
Featuring high-density thermoformed foam, this vest offers superior impact protection and comfort during falls. Protective side pads cover the ribs, providing critical coverage where you need it most.
The vest’s low-profile design and wide arm openings ensure maximum freedom of movement, making it ideal for dynamic and athletic riders. Whether you're racing or freestyling, the streamlined fit won't get in your way.
Built with five easy-access pockets, including:
1 large zippered front pocket
1 black panel pocket
2 shoulder pockets
1 knife pocket
1 line cutter zone
This vest keeps your essentials close without compromising comfort or performance.
Key Features:
Thermoformed high-density foam for enhanced impact protection
Side rib pads for extra coverage
Low-profile cut for freedom of movement
5 functional pockets for tools and essentials
CE-certified 50N buoyancy aid standard for added flotation
Ride safer, ride smarter — the Forward WIP Impact Vest has your back.
One of the best out there ---Forward Tip Impact Vest----
As plenty pockets
With a back hydration pocket
Im using a 1.5 litre camelbak hydration pack
50 N great in deep water
Looks Great
Thanks Northern Kites
Marc
Let customers speak for us
from 101 reviews
Rachael Lightburn
10/27/2025
Bar repair
I snapped and lost lines and Adam reassured me he could get it fixed. Before the next windy day I had a new looking bar to take out!
This kite is absolutely incredible and the best I’ve ever ridden. The guys at the shop were also super helpful in being able to source it and assist me in advice I needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
