Name: Hiker Force Suit
Brand: Vaikobi
SKU: VK-299-BK-M
Price: 380.0 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)

Hiker Force Suit

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Hiker Force Suit

$380.00 AUD

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

17 Reviews

DESIGNED TO BE THE WORLDS MOST SUPPORTIVE AND DURABLE SAILING HIKER

Size: M

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Colour: Black

Pay in 4 payments of $95

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Developed with 15x Laser Masters World Champion Brett Beyer, the Hiker Force Suit delivers comfort, support, and performance for long days hiking on high-performance dinghies. Adjustable waist/back support and proven external battens keep you secure and supported where it counts.

Key Features

Unisex design: Loads of adjustments for a secure fit on all sailors
External fixed battens: 4 unbreakable fiberglass battens per leg that stays in place while sailing, with 1000D reinforced seat pads
Trimmable full-length legs: Customise to ¾ or ⅝ length
Adjustable shoulder straps: High back with crossover or straight options
Strategic neoprene panels: Low stretch for structure, medium for support, high for comfort
Firm 5mm VAR panels: Provide support to thigh and seat areas
Thinner 3mm stretch panels: Crotch, behind knees, and waist for freedom of movement
Durable bonded construction: Reinforced seams in high-load areas

Technical Info

Designed, engineered and tested in Australia
Each leg has 4 unbreakable extruded fibreglass battens and a 1000D Cordura reinforced pad area
Bonded taped seams reinforce high load areas and create more durable seams
Strategic panel design; engineered with four different neoprene combinations to balance support and stretch

How Does It Fit?

Unisex fit with adjustable waist support system

Adjustable shoulder straps

Trimmable leg length – cut to ¾ or ⅝ length

Firm fitting design

For ease of putting on → we suggest going up one size
If you want your hiker to be easy to put on → go up one size
For competitive dinghy racing, and if you’re used to the firm feel of hikers → select your usual size

Check out our size guide

Which Sport Is This For?

ILCA / laser, laser radial, Finn dinghy, OK Dinghy, Aero

Any sailing boat where hiking is required

Shipping + Delivery

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If you would like to exchange the size or have changed your mind, the item must be returned within 14 days of receiving your order
If you are returning an item, it must be in saleable condition and must not have been used, washed, or damaged in any way
Sale items cannot be returned for a refund, but in some cases can be exchanged or returned for store credit. Please email customerservice@vaikobi.com for assistance.
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Size	Height	Weight	Chest	Waist	Hips
S	169cm - 176cm	61kg - 68kg	88cm - 96cm	71cm - 76cm	90cm - 96cm
M	174cm - 181cm	66kg - 73kg	97cm - 104cm	77cm - 85cm	97cm - 102cm
L	178cm - 185cm	76kg - 85kg	106cm - 114cm	86cm - 95cm	103cm - 108cm
XL	183cm - 190cm	86kg - 95kg	116cm - 122cm	96cm - 105cm	109cm - 115cm
XXL	187cm - 194cm	96kg - 105kg	124cm - 132cm	106cm - 114cm	116cm - 122cm

Size	Height	Weight	Chest	Waist	Hips
S	5'5" - 5'7"	145lbs - 150lbs	34" - 38"	27" - 29"	35" - 38"
M	5'7" - 5'9"	150lbs - 161lbs	38" - 40"	30" - 33"	38" - 40"
L	5'8" - 6'1"	167lbs - 187lbs	41" - 44"	34" - 37"	40" - 42"
XL	6' - 6'2"	189lbs - 209lbs	45" - 48"	38" - 41"	43" - 45"
XXL	6'1" - 6'4"	211lbs - 231lbs	48" - 52"	41" - 45"	45" - 48"

Chest

Measure the fullest area of your chest. Stand up straight and breath normally.

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.

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5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 17 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 17 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Walt S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
What sport did you use it for? Sailing
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Great hikers
Large, long and wide, pads makes for longer hiking without fatigue. While I can't emulate Brett Beyer's "hike all day long" duration, I can definitely stay out longer (and farther).
How does it fit?Rated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
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Martin H.
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I recommend this product
What sport did you use it for? Sailing
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 months ago
Hikers are very good
These are excellent hikers, the best I have used in my 20 years of hiking, I definitely recommend
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Tom C.
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I recommend this product
What sport did you use it for? Sailing
Age Range 16 - 25
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 months ago
Top Quality and Great support.
Love the Hiker Force Suit . Amazing durability and provides me with outstanding support when hiking in heavy weather. Highly recommended.
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Xabier
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
5 Stars
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Anonymous
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 year ago
Hiker pants
The large is a better fit for me but the battens are a bit long so hard to bend my legs. For my height I have shorter legs. I can squeeze into the medium on and the batten length feels better. I have never had sailing paints with battens and never had sore thighs. Haven’t tried the suit yet but maybe battens make hiking easier. I like the design of the suit but think just 5mm neoprene with out the battens would be more comfortable for me. Maybe they could be removable?
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