Mystic Star Impact FZ Kite Vest-Black

The Mystic Star Impact FZ Kite Vest is a front-zip impact vest from Mystic, designed for kiteboarding and windsurfing. It sits in Mystic's mid-range impact protection tier, offering CE-approved protection built around Clash foam panels and NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) spine foam. The vest uses a YKK front zipper with a zipper lock to keep it secure during sessions. Mystic has produced the Star Impact Vest across multiple seasons, and the current generation continues the same core design philosophy: solid torso and spine protection that stays comfortable under a kite or windsurf harness.

The waist section of the vest is intentionally left non-padded so it does not bunch or interfere when worn beneath a harness spreader bar. The body is constructed primarily from M-Flex 2.0 neoprene, which provides stretch and a close fit without restricting upper-body movement. It is important to note that this is an impact vest, not a flotation device or buoyancy aid.

• Protection: CE approved
• Foam: Clash foam (torso), NBR foam (spine)
• Primary material: 75% M-Flex 2.0 neoprene
• Closure: YKK front zip with zipper lock
• Weight: 620 g
• Waist: Non-padded (harness-compatible)
• Available sizes: XXXS, XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
• Available colors: Black, Navy, Dark Olive, Oxblood Red

The Star Impact FZ Kite Vest is aimed at kiteboarders and windsurfers across a broad skill range who want reliable impact protection without a bulky fit. The non-padded waist makes it particularly practical for riders who wear a harness, since there is no foam stacking between the vest and the spreader bar. Beginners learning board starts and intermediate riders pushing into jumps or transitions both benefit from the rib and spine coverage.

The wide size run, from XXXS through XXL, accommodates a range of body types including younger or smaller-framed riders. Riders who prioritize flotation assistance should look elsewhere, as this vest provides impact absorption only and does not offer buoyancy.

Within Mystic's men's kite vest collection, the Star Impact Vest sits at a mid-range price point. Above it, the Solace Impact Vest (side-zip, €199.99) uses a different closure system and upgraded stretch materials, while the Endure Wing Impact Vest (€224.99) targets dedicated wing foilers with additional coverage. The Block Impact Vest Fzip occupies a similar segment at a slightly higher price (€174.99) and offers a comparable feature set with different colorway options. Below the Star in effective price, Mystic's Foil Impact Vest Fzip is periodically discounted and focuses more on foil-specific spine protection.

For buyers comparing across brands, the Star competes with entry-to-mid-tier kite impact vests from manufacturers like ION and Ride Engine. Its combination of CE approval, Clash foam, and harness-friendly waist design makes it a straightforward option for riders who want dependable protection at a moderate price.