Impact Vest and Retractable Leash System for Foil Sports

The FoilSolutions Retracting Leash & Impact Vest Combo Kit is a safety and convenience system designed specifically for foil sports, including eFoiling, wing foiling, surf foiling, and pump foiling.

This kit combines a protective impact vest with an integrated retractable leash system, allowing riders to stay connected to their board while minimizing leash drag and tangling. The retractable leash automatically manages slack line, keeping the leash out of the water and reducing interference with the foil.

The vest and leash work together as a complete solution for riders who want better safety, cleaner leash management, and additional board-carrying comfort.

Why Use an Impact Vest with a Retractable Leash?

Hydrofoil boards can move quickly after a fall and may drift away in wind or current. A leash helps keep the board within reach while reducing the risk of long swims for board retrieval.

Traditional surf leashes often leave long lines trailing in the water. In foil sports, this slack flaps in the water and can tangle around the foil mast or wings.

The FoilSolutions retractable leash system helps solve this problem by automatically retracting excess line, creating a safer and cleaner setup for foil riders.

Benefits include:

• Automatically retracts leash slack

• Reduces drag from trailing leash lines

• Helps prevent tangles around the foil

• Keeps the board within reach after falls

Key Features

Integrated Impact Vest Design

The impact vest is designed specifically for foil riders and includes shoulder padding that makes it easier to carry a hydrofoil board by resting the mast on your shoulder.

The vest also provides protection from impacts during falls.

Built-In Retractable Leash System

The retractable leash unit prevents excess leash line from trailing in the water. Unlike traditional leashes, the retracting design keeps the line managed and out of the way during riding.

This design improves comfort and reduces the chance of tangling with the foil.

Long Shock Cord Separation

The leash system includes a long shock cord that provides approximately 14 feet (4.2 m) of separation between the rider and board, helping maintain a safer distance after falls.

Storage Pockets for Accessories

The vest includes three secure pockets that can carry small items such as:

• phone in a dry case (for a small phone)

• ID or registration documents

• whistle

• keys or tools

• safety accessories

A marine safety whistle is also included with the vest.

Marine-Ready Construction

The retractable leash unit is built for saltwater environments and harsh marine conditions. The design includes features such as a wash hole and oiling port to improve maintenance and longevity.

What’s Included in the Kit

• FoilSolutions impact vest

• retractable leash unit

• long shock cord

• quick-release pigtail / tether

• marine safety whistle

These components work together as a complete foil-sport leash system.

Compatible Foil Sports

This retractable leash and vest system is designed for many hydrofoil disciplines, including:

• eFoiling

• wing foiling

• surf foiling

• pump foiling

It is widely used by foil riders who want a clean, tangle-free leash system combined with protective gear.

This leash system is not recommended for kiteboarding.

Who This Product Is For

The FoilSolutions Impact Vest and Retractable Leash Combo is ideal for:

• foil riders who want better board control after falls

• riders looking for a cleaner leash system

• riders launching in windy or current-affected locations

• riders who want impact protection and leash integration

It is particularly useful for riders who frequently transport or launch hydrofoil boards in open water conditions.