Vaikobi FlexForce Neoprene Wetsuits

FlexForce Neoprene Wetsuits - Tops, pants + Long Johns

Vaikobi’s FlexForce range of wetsuits has been developed in Australia alongside professional athletes, to provide extra protection into colder conditions for surface watersports (paddle, sail, and wind sports).

About Vaikobi’s range of neoprene wetsuits:

Comfortable and warm, while also being reliable and robust, the FlexForce range is made from a combination of technical fabrics and engineered materials, designed to maximise performance, and enhance your fun in cold water. 

The range includes Long John wetsuits, Farmer Johns, wetsuit pants, men’s wetsuit tops, kids wetsuit tops, kids wetsuit pants, unisex wetsuit tops, and women's wetsuit pants. Steamers coming soon!

Which sports are most suited to the FlexForce range?

The FlexForce 1.5mm wetsuit range is designed alongside Vaikobi athletes for: sailing, windsports, windsurfing, paddling, kayaking, surf ski, canoe, most watersports in cool to warm conditions, training or racing in less than 16°c or 60°F apparent air temperature.

What temperature can I wear FlexForce in?

The range is designed for training or racing in less than 16°c or 60°F apparent air temperature.

Check out the Vaikobi Paddling Gear Guide here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) //

While a life jacket is not mandatory for inshore paddle boarders, the benefits of wearing a life jacket in on a SUP is the ability to stand out (be visible on the water) with a brightly coloured life jacket, and the benefit of being able to take water with you in a hydration bladder that fits into your PFD. Find out what to take for a great day out paddle boarding.

Life jackets do not have an expiry date, but there are several things to watch out for as your PDF life jacket gets used over time. Stay safe and find out more about PFD expiry dates in our article: Do life jackets have an expiry date.

Different states within Australia have different rules around wearing PFDs while kayaking, as do other countries around the world. Please check with your local waterways authority before kayaking alone. Find out more in our comprehensive article to find out if you need a life jacket for kayaking.

Swim vests are worn to help aid a neutral swimming position and are mostly worn by young children. A life jacket is different to a swim vest in that is has an official buoyancy rating and is not designed for stroke swimming, rather to keep you safe in the event of an emergency.

A PFD life jacket is a personal floatation device which has a safety and buoyancy rating for keeping adults or children afloat in the water. All Vaikobi PFDs have a buoyancy rating above the minimum floatation required, which is ISO 12402-5 certification. Find out more in this article: How to choose the right PFD for you.

We’re glad you asked! A life jacket, buoyancy vest or PDF are pretty much the same things, but are called different terms around the world. To find out more, read our article: What is the difference between a PFD and a life jacket.