Mystic Solace Impact Szip Vest-Red

The Mystic Solace Impact Szip Vest is a side-zip impact vest built for kitesurfing, wing foiling, and other wind-driven watersports. Produced by Mystic, a Netherlands-based brand with a long history in boardsports protection, the Solace sits in the upper-mid tier of their men's kite and wing vest collection. Its standout feature is an integrated waterproof Fidlock chest pocket sized for a smartphone, letting riders use session-tracking apps on the water without exposing their device to spray or submersion. The vest also carries CE safety certification and includes a built-in safety knife — a practical addition for riders who may need to cut lines in an emergency.

Construction centers on Mystic's Clash Foam padding, which provides impact cushioning across the torso while keeping the vest flexible enough for unrestricted arm movement. The waist section is deliberately left unpadded with printed grip lines, so the vest layers cleanly over a harness without adding bulk or slipping. Entry and exit use a YKK side zip, which Mystic favors on kite-oriented vests for a low-profile closure that stays out of the way of harness hooks and spreader bars.

• Closure: YKK side zip
• Foam: Clash Foam
• Certification: CE approved (not a flotation device)
• Integrated accessories: Waterproof Fidlock phone pocket, built-in safety knife
• Waist: Non-padded with grip lines for harness compatibility
• Weight: 725 g
• Available sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Available colors: Black, Red, Navy

The Solace targets intermediate to advanced kiteboarders and wing foilers who want meaningful torso protection without sacrificing mobility or harness fit. Its non-padded waist and grip-line design assume the rider is wearing a waist or seat harness underneath, making it less suited to casual use without a harness setup. The built-in phone pocket adds appeal for riders who track sessions, film POV footage, or simply want their phone accessible between runs.

Because it carries CE impact certification rather than buoyancy certification, the Solace is purely a protection layer — riders who need flotation assistance should look at dedicated buoyancy aids instead. The vest works across a range of conditions, from flat-water freeriding to choppier big-air sessions where impacts with the water surface carry real force.

Within Mystic's current men's kite and wing vest range, the Solace slots between the Block Impact Vest Fzip (€174.99) and the Endure Wing Impact Vest (€224.99). Below it, the Star Impact Vest Fzip (€149.99) offers a more budget-friendly entry point with a front-zip design. The Solace's distinguishing factor is the waterproof Fidlock pocket — a feature not standard on Mystic's other impact vests at lower price points. Riders who prioritize wing-specific protection with a higher coverage pattern may find the Endure Wing a closer match, while those who want solid CE-rated impact protection at a moderate price without the phone pocket can save with the Block or Star. For buyers cross-shopping other brands, the ION Collision Vest Core and Ride Engine Sentry Vest occupy similar price and feature territory in the impact-vest category.