Now made in a Fair Trade Certified facility, our neoprene-free Yulex Impact Vest offers additional protection for the torso in heavy and hazardous surf. Made from durable 1.5mm 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a high-stretch 100% recycled polyester lining, the streamlined, formfitting design can be worn on its own or under a wetsuit, and includes 11 ergonomically patterned 22mm EVA foam panels for supplemental padding and flotation in high-impact situations. Foam edges around the armholes are skived at 45 degrees for maximum range of motion; flatlock seams offer excellent strength and durability; spandex bindings along the neck, armholes and bottom hem provide a secure and comfortable fit. Nylon reinforcement at the center-front provides boardshort tie-in compatibility. Exterior face fabric is stretchy and durable 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex.
Now made in a Fair Trade Certified facility, our neoprene-free Yulex Impact Vest offers additional protection for the torso in heavy and hazardous surf. Made from durable 1.5mm 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a high-stretch 100% recycled polyester lining, the streamlined, formfitting design can be worn on its own or under a wetsuit, and includes 11 ergonomically patterned 22mm EVA foam panels for supplemental padding and flotation in high-impact situations. Foam edges around the armholes are skived at 45 degrees for maximum range of motion; flatlock seams offer excellent strength and durability; spandex bindings along the neck, armholes and bottom hem provide a secure and comfortable fit. Nylon reinforcement at the center-front provides boardshort tie-in compatibility. Exterior face fabric is stretchy and durable 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex.
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Prices last updated 14 May 2026.
Patagonia Men's Yulex Impact Vest - Black / XS
Now made in a Fair Trade Certified facility, our neoprene-free Yulex Impact Vest offers additional protection for the torso in heavy and hazardous surf. Made from durable 1.5mm 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a high-stretch 100% recycled polyester lining, the streamlined, formfitting design can be worn on its own or under a wetsuit, and includes 11 ergonomically patterned 22mm EVA foam panels for supplemental padding and flotation in high-impact situations. Foam edges around the armholes are skived at 45 degrees for maximum range of motion; flatlock seams offer excellent strength and durability; spandex bindings along the neck, armholes and bottom hem provide a secure and comfortable fit. Nylon reinforcement at the center-front provides boardshort tie-in compatibility. Exterior face fabric is stretchy and durable 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex.
Now made in a Fair Trade Certified facility, our neoprene-free Yulex Impact Vest offers additional protection for the torso in heavy and hazardous surf. Made from durable 1.5mm 85% natural rubber/15% synthetic rubber by polymer content with a high-stretch 100% recycled polyester lining, the streamlined, formfitting design can be worn on its own or under a wetsuit, and includes 11 ergonomically patterned 22mm EVA foam panels for supplemental padding and flotation in high-impact situations. Foam edges around the armholes are skived at 45 degrees for maximum range of motion; flatlock seams offer excellent strength and durability; spandex bindings along the neck, armholes and bottom hem provide a secure and comfortable fit. Nylon reinforcement at the center-front provides boardshort tie-in compatibility. Exterior face fabric is stretchy and durable 88% recycled polyester/12% spandex.
Last updated at 14/05/2026 23:38:56
Patagonia Men's Yulex Impact Vest - Black / 1.5mm / Zipperless / Flatlock / XS / N/S Vest / Wetsuit
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Patagonia Men's Yulex Impact Wetsuit Vest - Black / XS
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I use my impact vest as an activewear PFD. Though not a Coast Guard approved PFD, it provides enough addition floatation to make the swim out the back of Bend, Oregon river wave easier. I also use the vest shooting photos from the water, paddling outrigger and surfski. A medium is skin tight over my 4/3 wetsuit and I am 5-7, 140#
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The Yulex impact vest is one of the most important piece of my personal protective gear. The flotation provided by this impact vest has performed extremely well in some of the largest surf I have encountered. Having taught ocean safety awareness around the world, I dare not enter the water without it. Mahalo Uncle Pat- BWRAG (Big Wave Risk Assesment Group)
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Bought this vest for E-Foiling. I'm 6'2" 178 lbs and a large fits perfect. It keeps me afloat, and provides lots of foam pads in all the right spots, though I wish they had one on the front bottom ribs. And its made of Yulex which is a must for anybody like me thats allergic to Neoprene. Can be tough to get off since its a pullover, but getting better at it.
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Patagonia Men's Yulex Impact Vest - Black / 1.5mm / Zipperless / Flatlock / XS / N/S Vest / Wetsuit
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Patagonia Men's Yulex Impact Wetsuit Vest - Black / XS
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I use my impact vest as an activewear PFD. Though not a Coast Guard approved PFD, it provides enough addition floatation to make the swim out the back of Bend, Oregon river wave easier. I also use the vest shooting photos from the water, paddling outrigger and surfski. A medium is skin tight over my 4/3 wetsuit and I am 5-7, 140#
The Yulex impact vest is one of the most important piece of my personal protective gear. The flotation provided by this impact vest has performed extremely well in some of the largest surf I have encountered. Having taught ocean safety awareness around the world, I dare not enter the water without it. Mahalo Uncle Pat- BWRAG (Big Wave Risk Assesment Group)
Bought this vest for E-Foiling. I'm 6'2" 178 lbs and a large fits perfect. It keeps me afloat, and provides lots of foam pads in all the right spots, though I wish they had one on the front bottom ribs. And its made of Yulex which is a must for anybody like me thats allergic to Neoprene. Can be tough to get off since its a pullover, but getting better at it.
I'm 6'6" and a little under 200 pounds - no one has ever called me stocky. I got an XL and this vest is really tight - I can barely get it off by myself. I totally see why this is a good thing when getting pummeled underwater, but I have no idea how some of my more muscular friends could use it. I'm in Hawaii, so don't have to worry about extra layer of wetsuit either. Overall, it is great - love the feel, the removable aspects - but if you are of a not-slim-body-type, I'd really recommend trying this on as early as possible.
I found this vest 10 years ago and have been using it regularly ever since. It's very comfortable and has saved my ribs on many occasions! Ordering a new one now!
I have been using this as a lower profile PFD option for river surfing. It fits me perfectly over my R2 yulex wetsuit. It provides some added flotation in the river and offers a layer of protection from the rocks. I am 6'2" and about 175 lbs. Size large is just right. I love it.
I agree with the previous reviewer who said it needs improvement for surfing in Hawaii. I do not surf waves as big as this reviewer, however, I do surf solid well overhead waves on the North Shore of O'ahu.I had a similar experience where the vest was pulled completely over my head after being rag-dolled by a big one.I suggest creating VERY STRONG anchoring points on the front and sides.This would require special shorts with similar anchor points so that the vest can be tied to the front and sides of the shorts.The earlier model vest had side anchors. So I had stong webbing loops sewn onto a sturdy pair of boardies for when I was going to wear the vest. This way I could tie it down to the sides and fronts.It worked.However, my new vest has only a flimsy anchor ... MoreI agree with the previous reviewer who said it needs improvement for surfing in Hawaii. I do not surf waves as big as this reviewer, however, I do surf solid well overhead waves on the North Shore of O'ahu.I had a similar experience where the vest was pulled completely over my head after being rag-dolled by a big one.I suggest creating VERY STRONG anchoring points on the front and sides.This would require special shorts with similar anchor points so that the vest can be tied to the front and sides of the shorts.The earlier model vest had side anchors. So I had stong webbing loops sewn onto a sturdy pair of boardies for when I was going to wear the vest. This way I could tie it down to the sides and fronts.It worked.However, my new vest has only a flimsy anchor point at the front.
I have been using this for a lower profile pfd for river surfing and it is wonderful. It fits well and true to size. I wear a large/tall Patagonia wetsuit and the large vest fits perfectly over my wetsuit. This has freed me from wearing a bulky river pfd and gives me nice feel on my board. It won't provide as much flotation as a pfd designed for rivers, but it gives me enough extra float, plus it provides a level of armor against rocks in the river. I highly recommend it.
Works perfectly. Gives me an edge in otherwise sketchy situations.
pretty decent fit overall but like many vests these days the arm holes a little too big and loose, and around the waist didn't fit snug either as I don't think it had a draw string
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