Jetpilot Vault Protech Side Entry race vest in Black/Blue, front view

Three-quarter view of the Black/Blue Vault Protech Side Entry showing the three side buckles

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Pro-Tech Impact Protection System print on the lower back of the Black/Blue Vault Protech

Pro-Tech label, GP/Race Engineering print and D-ring on the side of the Black/Blue Vault Protech

Jetpilot Vault Protech Side Entry ISO 50N Race Life Jacket - Black/Blue

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Jetpilot Vault Protech Side Entry race vest in White/Black, front view

Jetpilot Vault Protech Side Entry race vest in Pink/Yellow, front view

Style Code: JA26203D

Colour: Black/Blue

Size: XS

XS S/M L/XL 2XL

Style Code: JA26203D

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Vault Protech Side Entry size guide

Your measurements

Size chart

How to measure

Chest

Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms. Keep it level across your back and comfortably loose.

Weight

Weigh yourself, then check you sit inside the weight range for that size.

How the Vault Protech Side Entry fits Flexible Fit

Three buckles down the side do the vest up and let you adjust it across your body. There's no front zip, so the front stays one smooth panel. Try it on with the back protector in.

Check the fit

The lift test

Zip it, clip the buckle and get a mate to lift it at the shoulders: it shouldn't ride up past your chin or ears.

Tight fit = safe fit

It should feel snug when it's dry. It settles in once it's wet, and a loose vest can ride up or slip off when you hit the water.

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Send us your chest and weight and we'll help you pick before you buy.

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Internationally Patented Race Protection

About the Vault Protech Side Entry ISO 50N Race Life Jacket

Side entry for the hardcore racer: maximum mobility, quick on and off.

The Vault Protech Side Entry swaps the front zip for three buckles down your side. The front becomes one smooth panel, so your arms, shoulders and core move freely over the bars. Inside, the patented Pro-Tech back protector deflects and absorbs impact, built to IJSBA, UIM Aqua Bike and Jet Cross race standards. Trusted by world champions.

Approved to Australian Standard AS 4758 Level 50S.

Built for: hardcore racing, sit-down and stand-up.
Best for: racers who want maximum mobility. Riding for performance more than racing? See the front-entry Vault Protech in our Vault life jackets.

Side entry: three buckles, no front zip
Quick on and off: between races
Pro-Tech back protector: three layers, CE Level 2, removable
Lanyard clip: for your kill-switch lanyard
40 years of know-how: Jetpilot has built gear for riders since 1986

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The Specs

Standards: Australian Standard AS 4758 and ISO 50N (dual approved)
Level: 50S
Entry: side entry, three-buckle closure
Shell: nylon and EcoPrene
Foam: Freelite ISO-approved bevelled-edge buoyancy foam
Back protector: patented, built-in and removable Pro-Tech back protector: high-density polypropylene outer shell over a dual-foam inner, CE approved to EN 1621-2:2014 Level 2 CB (under 9 kN), built to meet the PWC race standards of IJSBA, UIM Aqua Bike and Jet Cross
Race panel: custom heat-transfer race name and number panel
Lanyard: safety clip for a kill-switch lanyard
Fit: flexible, adjustable side buckles
Sizes: XS, S/M, L/XL, 2XL
Best for: high-performance race watercraft

Designed For

Jet Ski Racing
Side Entry
Back Protection
Quick On & Off

The Fit

Flexible Fit
Three buckles down the side do the vest up and let you adjust it across your body. There's no front zip, so the front stays one smooth panel. Try it on with the back protector in.

Tight Fit = Safe Fit
Snug it up so it can't shift. A loose vest can ride up or slip off when you hit the water.

Find your size
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms, then check your weight:

S/M: 81–101 cm chest, 60–70 kg
L/XL: 107–127 cm chest, 70 kg+
2XL: 132–152 cm chest, 70 kg+

Between sizes? Try both on over whatever you race in. Clip all three buckles and get a mate to lift it at the shoulders: it shouldn't ride up past your chin or ears.

Tested. Trusted. Australian Certified.

Approved to Australian Standard AS 4758 Level 50S and ISO 50N.

On the ski
Level 50S is accepted on a jet ski on smooth and enclosed water (rivers, lakes, dams and sheltered bays) in every state. Queensland requires Level 50 on a jet ski in partially smooth and open water, and Tasmania requires Level 100 or above beyond sheltered water.

Race day
Check your event's rules for the lifejacket standard and back protection it asks for.

Check your state
Our jet ski life jacket guide covers each state's rules.

Look after it
Rinse it in fresh water after every sesh, dry it out of the sun, keep it away from fuel and store it hung up, not crushed under the esky. Check the buckles, straps and foam before you ride, and replace it if it's torn, crushed or badly faded.

Not the Right Fit? No Stress

We’ve got your back. If your new Jetpilot gear doesn’t fit right, isn’t what you expected, or turns up faulty, no stress - you can send it back or swap it out. You’ve got 21 days from purchase to return it, and we’ll sort you with a refund or exchange.

More info can be found here at returns & exchanges

Questions riders ask

Is this an impact vest?

It's a lifejacket first: approved to Australian Standard AS 4758 Level 50S, with a built-in, removable Pro-Tech back protector that's CE approved. An impact vest without an AS 4758 level mark isn't a lifejacket, so it doesn't count where one is required.

How does the side entry work?

Three buckles down the side do the vest up and let you adjust it across your body. There's no front zip, so the front stays one smooth panel.

What size do I need?

Each size covers a range of chests (S/M, L/XL, 2XL). Measure around the fullest part of your chest, check the chart under Find my size, and try it on with the back protector in. Snug it up so it can't shift.

Is this vest legal on a jet ski in my state?

This colourway is Level 50S, approved to Australian Standard AS 4758. Level 50S is accepted on a jet ski on smooth and enclosed water (rivers, lakes, dams and sheltered bays) in every state. Queensland requires Level 50 once you're past smooth water, and Tasmania requires Level 100 or above beyond sheltered water. Rules change by state, so check yours before you launch. Our guide covers each state.

What's the difference between Level 50 and Level 50S?

They float the same. Level 50 comes in high-vis colours, so you're easier to spot, and it's the one Queensland requires past smooth water. Level 50S comes in every other colour and is the ski, wake and tow vest on smooth water in every state. Neither will turn you face-up on its own, so both are for riders who can swim, with help close by.

What if the size is wrong?

Swap it or send it back for a refund within 21 days of purchase. Sale items are the exception. Returns and exchanges has the steps.

How do I look after it?

Rinse it in fresh water after every sesh, dry it out of the sun, keep it away from fuel and store it hung up, not crushed under the esky. Check the zip, buckle and foam before you ride, and replace it if it's torn, crushed or badly faded.

Not Sure What You Need?

Hit us up! - We'll point you in the right direction and get you sorted with the right gear.

Jetpilot Vault Protech Side Entry ISO 50N Race Life Jacket - Black/Blue

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Vault Life Jacket Series

The Vault Series is Jetpilot’s race and performance-driven collection, trusted by pro athletes and world champion riders who demand maximum safety on the water. Designed for PWC racing and high-intensity riding, the range delivers advanced protection, streamlined fits, and sustainable Ecoprene construction. With models tailored for both competition and recreation, Vault sets the standard for riders who want pro-level confidence, performance, and safety every time they hit the water.

Jetpilot Australia | Pro TechFeature Blue

Side Entry System

Built for Maximum Mobility.

Three buckles down the side replace a front zip, so the front of the vest is one smooth panel with nothing to restrict you over the bars. It's quick to get on and off between races, and the buckles let you adjust the fit across your body. It's the Vault for the hardcore racer; the front-entry Vault Protech is built for sit-down riders after top performance.

What Hits Different

Pro-Tech Back Protector

Jetpilot's patented Pro-Tech back protector puts a high-density polypropylene shell that deflects impact over two foam layers that absorb it, CE certified to EN 1621-2 Level 2 (under 9 kN). It's built to IJSBA, UIM Aqua Bike and Jet Cross race standards, and it's removable.

Trusted at the Top

Worn by the very best sit-down and stand-up jet ski riders, across every discipline from slalom to freeride, and trusted by world champions. The Pro-Tech back protector is built to the PWC race standards of IJSBA, UIM Aqua Bike and Jet Cross, and race-tested for their international events.

40 Years of Know-How

Jetpilot has been building gear for riders since 1986, and that know-how goes into a vest that floats you when you need it, approved to Australian Standard AS 4758.

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Awesome vest! Light weight and comfortable. Almost feels like you’re not wearing it. Wore it for the opening race in WA. Looks amazing in pics and so comfortable. Definitely recommend!
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