Youth Performance Gear for Teens & Kids | Vaikobi

Teenagers and kids don’t miss out with Vaikobi’s Youth collection designed for smaller bodies. Our youth performance gear uses the same core technology as our primary collection, but has an ergonomic cut and sizing to best suit 9-14 year olds.

What should I look for when checking my child’s wetsuit size and fit? 

Key areas to check are the wrists, ankles and underneath the arms when fitting a wetsuit. While kids and youth are growing, make sure the material around the wrists and ankles are tight to prevent cold water from easily entering and exiting the wetsuit. 

A little bit of give under the arms is okay for growing bodies, but if the wetsuit appears visibly baggy or does not hug key areas, size it down for the best warmth. While wetsuits and wetsuit tops stretch slightly over time, make sure the neck is not too tight to prevent restriction and discomfort.