When it comes to high-performance watersports, your wetsuit is more than just a layer of warmth; it's critical equipment that can directly impact comfort, mobility, and performance on the water. That's why Vaikobi developed the FlexForce Wetsuit Range: a collection of wetsuits engineered specifically for sailors, foilers and all watersport athletes who demand uncompromising performance in cool to cold conditions.
Developed and tested in Australia alongside elite athletes, the FlexForce range combines advanced thermal technologies, exceptional stretch, long-term durability and industry-leading material standards to deliver a wetsuit experience unlike any other.
Built for Performance in Real-World Conditions
The FlexForce range is available in multiple configurations, including wetsuit tops, wetsuit pants, Long Johns, padded shorts, and spring suits. Each product has been designed to provide the ideal balance of warmth, flexibility and durability for a wide range of watersports and environmental conditions.
Whether you're grinding through a winter sailing session, training on the surfski, or spending long hours paddling offshore, FlexForce is designed to help you stay comfortable, mobile and focused on performance.
VAR Technology: Durability Where Athletes Need It Most
One of the standout innovations within the FlexForce range is VAR (Vaikobi Abrasion Resistant) technology.
Unlike traditional wetsuits that can quickly wear through at high-contact points, VAR panels are strategically placed in critical areas such as the knees, seat and other abrasion-prone zones. These highly durable reinforcement panels provide protection from contact with boat hardware, decks, foot straps and other equipment without sacrificing stretch or freedom of movement.
The result is a wetsuit that lasts longer, performs better and maintains its comfort and flexibility season after season.
For athletes who regularly train and compete, VAR technology means less wear, fewer repairs and greater confidence in their gear.
REACH Compliant: Better for You and Better for the Environment
At Vaikobi, performance is only part of the equation.
The FlexForce range is manufactured using REACH-compliant materials, providing athletes with confidence that their wetsuit has been produced without harmful chemicals that may be absorbed through prolonged skin contact.
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is a stringent European standard that regulates the use of chemicals in manufacturing. Products that meet REACH requirements are produced using safer materials and processes that minimise harmful substances.
For watersport athletes who spend hours in wet gear, often multiple times per week, this matters.
By choosing REACH-compliant fabrics, Vaikobi is helping reduce unnecessary exposure to potentially harmful chemicals while also supporting more responsible manufacturing practices.
Advanced Thermal Technologies
FlexForce wetsuits incorporate several innovative features designed to maximise warmth without adding unnecessary bulk.
Reflect Titanium Lining
A reflective titanium layer is integrated into the wetsuit construction to help reflect and retain body heat. This technology improves thermal efficiency, allowing athletes to stay warmer while maintaining exceptional freedom of movement.
Quick Dri Fleece
Selected FlexForce garments feature Quick Dri fleece lining in key areas of the body. This advanced fleece works by expelling cold water and returning to a dry insulating state faster than traditional neoprene linings, helping maintain warmth throughout long sessions on the water.
Engineered Stretch
The FlexForce neoprene construction has been specifically developed to deliver exceptional flexibility and unrestricted movement. Whether you're hiking hard on a dinghy, rotating through a paddle stroke or moving dynamically on a foil board, the wetsuit moves with you—not against you.
Designed by Athletes, Tested by Athletes
Every product in the FlexForce range has been developed in collaboration with professional athletes and rigorously tested in demanding real-world conditions. From offshore paddling and Olympic-class sailing to wind sports and foiling, FlexForce has been refined to meet the needs of athletes who spend countless hours on the water.
This athlete-driven development process ensures that every panel placement, seam design and material selection contributes to performance where it matters most.
The Vaikobi Difference
The FlexForce range represents Vaikobi's commitment to creating technical apparel that performs at the highest level while also considering durability, longevity and responsible material selection.
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VAR (Vaikobi Abrasion Resistant) technology for exceptional durability
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REACH-compliant materials for safer, non-harmful fabric construction
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Reflect Titanium thermal technology for superior warmth
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Quick Dri fleece lining for improved comfort and insulation
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Athlete-tested performance design built specifically for watersports
FlexForce delivers a wetsuit solution engineered for serious athletes who refuse to compromise.
Whether you're training, racing or exploring, the FlexForce range is designed to help you stay warmer, move better and perform longer on the water.
