Ozone V1 Wing Waist Padded Belt

The Ozone V1 Wing Waist Padded Belt is a minimalist waist belt designed for wing foilers who want the option to hook in without committing to a full harness. Produced by Ozone, a well-established kite and wing brand, this accessory sits in the gap between a simple waist leash and a dedicated wing harness. It pairs a sliding hook with contoured EVA foam padding along the back and sides, while the front remains a simple webbing strap — keeping the profile low and the weight minimal.

The belt uses thick external webbing as its load-bearing structure, with closed-cell EVA foam on the interior contact surfaces so it won't absorb water. A strong buckle closure and two elasticated webbing retainers keep everything secure and tidy. The sliding hook is made from an engineering-grade polymer that stays rigid while keeping weight down, and it can be removed in under 30 seconds if you want to use the belt purely as a waist leash. The belt can also be flipped and worn in either direction, letting you choose which side to attach your wing leash line.

• Weight: Approx. 180 g (including sliding hook)
• Padding: Closed-cell contoured EVA foam
• Hook material: Engineering-grade polymer
• Closure: Webbing strap with buckle
• Sizing: One size fits most
• Leash attachment: Integrated leash line and quick-release connection point

This belt targets riders who hook in occasionally rather than continuously — think casual freeride sessions, light-wind cruising, or early experiments with harness lines. If you spend most of your time unhooked and only clip in for brief rests or longer downwind runs, the Padded Belt V1 provides enough support without restricting movement. The sliding hook allows your body to rotate freely, which is noticeably more comfortable when riding toeside compared to a fixed-hook setup.

It is less suited to riders who stay hooked in for extended powered sessions, race courses, or high-load situations where a spreader-bar harness would distribute force more effectively. Riders who are newer to wing foiling and still working out how often they want to use a harness line will find it a low-commitment way to test the waters before investing in a fuller harness system.

Within Ozone's own wing harness range, the Padded Belt V1 is the lightest and most stripped-back option. One step up is the Ozone Connect Wing V2, a more structured waist harness with a neoprene-lined interior, a locking sliding hook, and dual leash or quick-release connection points — starting at roughly 380 g. Where the Connect Wing V2 is built for riders who hook in regularly and ride powered, the Padded Belt V1 is purpose-built for intermittent use and maximum freedom of movement.

Competing products in a similar niche include basic slide-on hook belts from other brands, but most lack dedicated padding. The EVA foam and the tool-free removable hook give the Ozone belt a distinct identity as a hybrid between a waist leash and a light harness, rather than a stripped-down version of either.