SHOP // PFD LIFE JACKETS // PADDLE + SAILING PERFORMANCE GEAR

Vaikobi polarized eyewear and watersports sunnies Polarized Eyewear

Vaikobi polarized watersports sunglasses have a hydrophobic coating to enhance your on-water vision. Some styles are floating sunnies.

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Vaikobi thermal tops, base layer tops and hot tops for watersports Thermal Tops + pants

Vaikobi thermal tops, perforated neoprene pants and shorts are designed to perform in cool to cold conditions.

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Vaikobi PFD life jackets for paddling and buoyancy aids for sailing PFD Life Jackets

Vaikobi PFD life jackets are designed in Australia for safety, comfort and performance across paddling, kayaking and sailing.

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Vaikobi sun safe tops and UV50+ clothing for watersports UV Protective Tops + Pants

Vaikobi UV50+ long sleeve rash vests, tees, shorts and leggings protect skin from the sun in warm to hot conditions.

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Vaikobi puffer jackets, waterproof smock top and jackets for sailing and paddling Water repellent jackets + vests

Vaikobi lightweight waterproof jackets, windbreakers and vests provide superior protection from wind and water.

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Vaikobi sailing wetsuits, sailing longjohns and dinghy sailing clothing NEOPRENE Wetsuits

Vaikobi FlexForce neoprene tops and wetsuit pants offer flexibility, durability and protection for sailing and paddling in a range of conditions.

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Vaikobi sailing boots, watersports booties and kayaking split toe shoes Watersport boots + socks

Vaikobi water shoes, sailing boots and watersport boots provide grip, flexibility and support.

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Vaikobi hats, caps, visors Hats, Visors + Caps

Vaikobi watersports visors, surf hats, and caps protect your face and neck from the sun. Includes kids hats.

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Accessories for kayaking and watersports Watersport Accessories

Surf hats, key lock boxes, hydration bladders and other watersports accessories that help you on and off the water.

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Our passion for ocean sports drives us to keep innovating and producing high performing gear that maximises your time on the water. Every piece of Vaikobi paddling gear and sailing gear has been designed specifically to help control body temperature, improve performance, and enhance safety across all conditions.

Whether you paddle, sail, foil, surf, or just love being on the water - Vaikobi has you covered, with an extensive range of gear designed in Australia, and tested on pro athletes around the globe.

We want our customers to love their Vaikobi gear, so if you're not 100% satisfied with your purchase, please read our terms and conditions here.

BROWSE BY SPORT //

Stay out on the water longer, with kayaking clothing, paddle board clothing and accessories for all kinds of paddling sports.

PADDLE //

Maintain optimal temperature and comfort with PFD life jackets, clothing and boots for dinghy sailing and high performance sailing.

SAIL //

Take your foil sport to the next level with a life jacket, wetsuit or technical clothing for foiling, tow-foiling and wingfoiling.

FOIL //

Enjoy the sun and ocean with Vaikobi UV50+ rashies, surf hats, sun shirts, wetsuit tops and wetsuit pants for men, women and kids.

SURF //

WHY BUY VAIKOBI? //

Sailing + Kayaking Gear for Optimal Ocean Performance

No matter what the weather throws at you - Vaikobi has you covered with performance gear that's quick drying, uses breathable fabric technology, looks cool, and is UV 50+ sun protective.

Our watersports clothing and accessories are designed alongside pro athletes for performance sailing, kayaking, paddling, surfing, prone boarding, stand up paddle boarding, coastal sailing, wingfoiling, jet skiing and more!

Vaikobi sells a range of high performance PFD life jackets, sailing clothes, kayaking clothes, watersports equipment, paddle board clothing, sailing jackets and water sports accessories that are loved by ocean addicts all over the world.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) //

All Vaikobi PFDs are super lightweight and comfortable, but to choose the best life jacket style for your needs, please check out the information and videos on the V3, VXP and VX.

We're glad you asked! Essentially nothing, but please read our article that explains the differences between a PFD and a life jacket.

A 10% Vaikobi discount code is emailed to the nominated account when you subscribe to our emails. Please check your spam folder, that's often where they get lost!

Many of our athletes continue to train in cold conditions wearing Vaikobi gear. Please view our VCOLD and FlexForce collections, which are designed for temperature control in cool to cold conditions. Also check out our guide on how to wear your Vaikobi gear

Vaikobi's UV range is designed to provide SPF50+ sun protection for ocean addicts who need to train and race in bright sunlight for long periods of time. You might want to check out our article on Why you need a UV protective rashie. And don't forget to protect your eyes and face on the water with our range of sunglasses and hats

Vaikobi designs tops and pants that are ideal for paddle boarding. You can shop by sport in the main menu.

UNISEX / MENS - METRIC SIZES

Size HEIGHT (CM) WEIGHT (KG) CHEST (CM) WAIST (CM) HIPS (CM)
XXS   161 167  54 58 76 81 62 66 78 82
XS   165 172  56 63 82 87 66 70 82 89
S   169  176  61 68 88 96 71 76 90 96
M   174 181  66 73 97 104 77 85 97 102
L   178  185  76 85 106 114 86 95 103 108
XL   183  190  86 95 116 122 96 105 109 115
XXL   187  194  96 105 124 132 106 114 116 122

UNISEX / MENS - IMPERIAL SIZES

Size HEIGHT (Feet + Inches) WEIGHT (Pounds) CHEST (Inches) WAIST (Inches) HIPS (Inches)
XXS   5'3"  5'6"  119 128 30 32 24.5 26 30.5 32.5
XS   5'5"  5'8"  123 139 32 34.5 26 27.5 32.5 35
S   5'7"  5'9"  135 150 34.5 38 28 30 35.5 38
M   5'9"  5'11"  146 161 38 41 30 33.5 38 40
L 5'10"  6'8"  168 187 41.5 45 34 37.5 40.5 42.5
XL 6'  6'3"  190 209 45.5 48 38 41.5 43 45.5
XXL 6'2"  6'4"  121 232 49 52 41.5 55 45.5 48

YOUTH - METRIC SIZES

Size

HEIGHT (CM)

 WEIGHT (KG) CHEST (CM) WAIST (CM)     HIPS     (CM)
Y-S 132 139 30 34 60 65 56 61 68 72
Y-M 140 148  33 39 65 71 61 68 72 78
Y-L 147 155  40 47 70 76 67 73 77 84
Y-XL 152 162 47 54 75 82 72 79 83 89

 

YOUTH - IMPERIAL SIZES

Size

HEIGHT (IN)

 WEIGHT (LB) CHEST (IN)

WAIST (IN)

     HIPS     (IN)
Y-S 4'3" 4'8" 66 75 24 26 24 26 27 28
Y-M

4'5"

 4'8"  73 86 26 28 26 28 28 31
Y-L

4'8"

 5'  88 104 28 30 28 30 30 33
Y-XL 5' 5'4" 104 119 30 32 30 32 33 35

Fit Tips

If one of your body measurements is in between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your body measurements for hips and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the one indicated by your hip measurement.

How To Measure

WAIST: Measure around the narrowest part (typically where your body bends side to side), keeping the tape horizontal.
HIPS: Measure around the widest part of your hips, keeping the tape horizontal.
CHEST: Measure the fullest area of your chest. Stand up straight and breath normally.

 

 

Vaikobi size guide