The AK flotation vest is a CE Certified Personal Flotation Device that is Coast Guard approved, with a performance level 50 buoyancy aid rating. The vest will give you peace of mind while you are kiting or winging in open water.

From AK :

The AK CE floatation Vest is a CE Certified Personal Floatation Device (EN ISO 12402 – 5), with a performance Level 50 buoyancy aid rating. Featuring a chest pocket to hold your essentials when riding for a long period of time or competing in races, and a dual side zip closure to make sure the vest stays fastened at all times. The elastic shoulder straps allow for maximum comfort for all sizes of riders, as well as riders wearing varied protection when in the water. This floatation vest is a cross disciplinary vest and is suitable for any water sport, including kiteboarding, windsurfing, and wakeboarding. The vest features a base webbing loop to lock around your spreader bar hook, preventing the vest from riding up while riding.

Feature

Shoulder Straps & Webbing Loops - The elastic shoulder straps allow for maximum comfort for all sizes of riders and riders wearing varied protection when in the water. This floatation vest is a cross-disciplinary vest and can work for kiteboarding, windsurfing, wakeboarding or any other sport involving deep water. The vest features a base webbing loop to lock around your spreader bar hook, preventing the vest from riding up when being subjected to high forces from your kite.

Chest Pocket - The AK Progression Flotation Vest features a chest pocket to hold your essentials when riding for a long period of time or competing in races, and a dual side zip closure to make sure the harness stays fastened at all times.

CE Approved - AK had to design the vest while adhering to strict specifications to allow for the certification while still being able to maintain the comfort and style of the vest. Using a special, high buoyancy foam, this vest is certified to act as a life protection floatation device.