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The Foil Zone => Wingsurfing, Windfoiling, Wingfoiling, Wing SUP => Topic started by: PonoBill on July 19, 2021, 06:46:01 PM

Title: Impact vest/harness/leash
Post by: PonoBill on July 19, 2021, 06:46:01 PM
Several people have asked me about my impact vest with a reel leash and a wing harness hook added. For me, it’s an ideal combination. The sewing looks like works of primitive man because I used my wife’s sewing machine in Maui instead of the brutal TuffSew in Maui. The combination is easy to use, does everything I want it to, and it’s both slimming and gives me abs. I may start wearing this all the time under my shirt.

(https://i0.wp.com/www.ponostyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IMG_5361-1.jpg)

I got the reel assembly and belt from Blue Planet and the hook from NSI. The reel was a bit floppy on the belt, so I riveted it onto the impact vest with the heads of the rivet on the inside for cruising comfort.

The belt had a plastic buckle–I’m not a fan of those for anything important, so I replaced it with a stainless steel loop that reverses the velcro and holds well. When I return to Maui and get into bigger surf I’ll add a safety strap, but for now, this is fine.

I set up the belt so the hook is held between the buckle and the loop. The second loop will be for the safety strap, which will work as the third flap on a surf leash rail saver.

Here's a little video: https://youtu.be/WEI9H4ivZy4
Title: Re: Impact vest/harness/leash
Post by: burchas on July 19, 2021, 09:09:51 PM
You know Bill, you may be wrong. I don’t think it’s the vest that gives you the appearance of ripped abs, you may actually be that ripped  8) dude. Just saying
Title: Re: Impact vest/harness/leash
Post by: cnski on July 20, 2021, 06:32:16 AM
Ya Bill you're looking pretty svelte! I've seen you in person at SanO and there is definite transformation. I don't think there is a need to wear your abs jacket to the Sixth Street Bistro for dinner anymore. When can we expect a video of you elegantly prone foiling down the Columbia? Soon as I see that I'm going on a diet and booking a flight for the gorge. Nice vest build too btw.
Title: Re: Impact vest/harness/leash
Post by: surfcowboy on July 20, 2021, 08:14:01 PM
Winging and prone foiling brought on the single biggest change in my body/fitness in my life. Not SUP, not longboarding, foiling changes you.
Title: Re: Impact vest/harness/leash
Post by: deja vu on July 21, 2021, 07:51:25 AM
Helmet?  I never needed one until I did!
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