Baltic SUP Elite Buoyancy Aid 2023

A buoyancy aid developed specifically for Stand Up Paddleboarding. SUP Elite is the ultimate buoyancy aid for those who paddle longer distances and want to be able to carry water and extra clothes. The buoyancy aid has a long body, which is well suited for SUP use. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced paddlers it is designed to give the user maximum mobility, both on the board and in the water. The buoyancy material has a unique design and sectioning on the front of the buoyancy aid. It is thin, compact and flexible which makes it easier for the wearer to get up on the board from the water and makes the buoyancy aid follow the paddle movement. Easy on and off through the zippered side part, and to don over the head. Adjustable shoulder straps and waist straps for the best fit. Elastic in the back means you can carry a towel or an extra layer of clothing, and a pocket for a hydration pack. Zippered pocket on the front of the buoyancy aid and a secure inner pocket. There’s an attachment for light on the front. 50N load-bearing capacity and is classified as a buoyancy aid. 

A lifejacket that has a carrying capacity of 50 Newtons, is classified as a buoyancy aid and sometimes referred to as a sailing vest. They have a slightly simpler design than lifejackets. A 50N lifejacket keeps you afloat by a good margin but lacks a collar to support your head. It has the buoyancy force more evenly distributed between the front and back and therefore does not guarantee to turn an unconscious person to a supine position. 50N lifejacket is therefore recommended for swimmers who weigh at least 25kg.