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Gear that lets you send it – Sam Whaley's picks
by Vaikobi 31 May 07:30 UTC
Hiker Force Suit Gen2 © Vaikobi
One of the most exciting names in foiling right now, Sam Whaley has made his mark at the front of the Switch class. Through every high speed manoeuvre and send - Sam relies on gear that can keep up.
Here's what he's wearing - and why it matters.
"The hikers are very well designed, comfortable and easy to put on. The pads provide a great connection to the boat and allow me to transfer every kinetic movement into forward speed."
Hiker Force Suit Gen2
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"I'm a big fan of the Vaikobi bump cap. Solid head protection built in, but with the added benefit of keeping the sun off my face. This is great at giving me peace of mind to send it without fearing stacks, whilst keeping the glare down to a minimum."
Bump Hat Hydro - Ocean Blue
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"For long days on the water, the Vaikobi rashie has been superb. It's so light and cool and makes a great layer under my hikers and PFD."
Long Sleeve Rash Top - Charcoal
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