{"id":1946,"date":"2021-04-12T15:12:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T13:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2021-04-12T15:12:37","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T13:12:37","slug":"industry-news-blue-soup-equipment-launches-new-inflation-vest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/fr\/industry-news-blue-soup-equipment-launches-new-inflation-vest\/","title":{"rendered":"INDUSTRY NEWS: Blue Soup Equipment Launches New Inflation Vest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><strong><em>Blue Soup, the British water sport safety\u00a0products manufacturer, has launched\u00a0its latest inflation vest.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RdLGJU7kcnI?controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for kayakers, the\u00a0UN Vest\u00a0features a\u00a0lifesaving inflation system within a comfortable, lightweight outer layer, to\u00a0a design influenced by some of the world\u2019s biggest names in water sports.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At just under 1kg, the hand-assembled UN Vest is designed to be worn under a wetsuit\u00a0without adding unnecessary weight or unwelcome bulk.\u00a0<br>The lightweight\u00a0four-way stretch material feels comfortable next to the skin or can be\u00a0worn over an impact vest, and inflates within seconds when activated in\u00a0an emergency, propelling the wearer to the surface and into the all-important \u2018head back\u2019 position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-UN-Vest-from-Blue-Soup_Surfer-James-Monaghan.jpeg\" alt=\"blue soup inflation vest\" class=\"wp-image-1948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-UN-Vest-from-Blue-Soup_Surfer-James-Monaghan.jpeg 711w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-UN-Vest-from-Blue-Soup_Surfer-James-Monaghan-251x300.jpeg 251w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/The-UN-Vest-from-Blue-Soup_Surfer-James-Monaghan-10x12.jpeg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The UN Vest is the latest in a series of safety products set to be\u00a0launched by Blue Soup and is an alternative to the innovative UP Vest,\u00a0which is worn over a wetsuit and was launched in 2017.\u00a0<br>The UN Vest utilises\u00a0the same lifesaving inflation technology but the vest has been designed\u00a0to fit snug to the body under a wetsuit, providing wearers with the option\u00a0of either style depending on their preference.<br>The UP Vest is credited with saving the lives of numerous watermen\u00a0including tow-in surfer Eric Akiskalian, international windsurfer\u00a0Dany Bruch and British surf legend Andrew Cotton.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blue-Soup-UN-Vest-air-cannisters.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blue-Soup-UN-Vest-air-cannisters.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blue-Soup-UN-Vest-air-cannisters-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blue-Soup-UN-Vest-air-cannisters-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blue-Soup-UN-Vest-air-cannisters-16x9.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2017,\u00a0Blue Soup\u00a0is a homegrown 100% British success\u00a0story competing on a global stage alongside established brands in the\u00a0water sports sector. Over the last four years, the Blue Soup Equipment\u00a0team has built the business from its base in West Berkshire, bringing\u00a0together design and manufacturing expertise from across the UK to\u00a0develop a market-leading product which has taken the water sports world by\u00a0storm.<br>The safety vests comprise two elements, the inflation mechanism and\u00a0the customisable outer garment. World-leading life jacket manufacturer\u00a0SeaSafe Systems, based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, makes the\u00a0inflation system designed and tested to the firm\u2019s exacting standards.\u00a0While the fully-customisable outer vest is made by premium sportswear\u00a0maker Edward Taylor Textiles in Blackburn, Lancashire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.05.59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.05.59.png 1000w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.05.59-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.05.59-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.05.59-16x9.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The British heritage of the product is an important part of the brand\u2019s\u00a0identity, ensuring the provenance of materials and standards of\u00a0manufacture are maintained says Mark, a former Royal Marine who\u00a0developed the product.\u00a0<br>Mark said: \u201cWorking with expert UK partners gives us a fully traceable\u00a0supply chain which is key to our accountability. We can be confident in\u00a0the quality of the product at every stage of its manufacture, which is vital\u00a0considering the products\u2019 responsibility for preserving life.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.11.png 1000w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.11-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.11-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.11-16x9.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe integrity of the product is fundamental to the company. It was born\u00a0from the insights of some of the world\u2019s greatest surfers, and the\u00a0realisation there were technical improvements we could make while also\u00a0bringing down the price point to a level that would make the vest\u00a0accessible to more than just the top professionals with big sponsorship\u00a0deals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe continued input of our customers, who include some of the biggest\u00a0names in water sports, has been integral to the development of the\u00a0product range. Their enthusiasm to road-test the products and their\u00a0brutally honest feedback helps us continue refining the products and\u00a0ensure the designs stay relevant.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNow surfers and water sports athletes of all abilities wear Blue Soup\u00a0vests all over the world, which is a source of enormous pride for the\u00a0team.\u201d<br>Mark is, unsurprisingly, passionate about water safety and works with\u00a0Blue Soup\u00a0brand ambassadors whose opinions align, such as eight-times world\u00a0record holder Garrett McNamara and Eric Akiskalian, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.00.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.00.png 1000w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.00-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.00-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.thepaddlesportshow.com.srv04.kairios.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Capture-de\u0301cran-2021-04-12-a\u0300-15.04.00-16x10.png 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark said: \u201cOur ambassadors\u2019 approach to water safety has been\u00a0instrumental in raising awareness of how crucial inflatable vests are and\u00a0should be part of everyone\u2019s safety gear. They\u2019re the superstars of the\u00a0sport and great role models, so it is amazing to have their support for the\u00a0products.\u201d<br>Crediting Blue Soup\u2019s UP Vest with saving his life, Eric Akiskalian\u00a0appreciates the company\u2019s commitment to creating innovative solutions\u00a0for surf safety. He said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a big wave surfer constantly being\u00a0challenged by the ocean and bad wipe outs, I have relied on my\u00a0inflatable UP Vest on many occasions to bring me back to the surface. I\u00a0would highly recommend Blue Soup which I feel is the best brand on the\u00a0market.\u201d<br>Surf pioneer and the \u2018Father of Nazar\u00e9\u2019, Garrett McNamara, added: \u201cFor\u00a0us surfing is life, but it shouldn\u2019t cost anyone their life. It\u2019s obviously\u00a0important to take sensible precautions with how we approach Big\u00a0Waves, and that clearly includes our gear. The UP Vest has been an\u00a0integral part of my kit for the last four years and it\u2019s great to see the\u00a0development of the UN Vest, giving surfers options in how they want to\u00a0wear their safety equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The UN Vest is available\u00a0direct from Blue Soup\u00a0or resellers across the\u00a0globe, with three colour options to choose from: Black &amp; Cyan, Navy &amp;\u00a0Pink or Grey &amp; Orange. It retails at \u00a3395 for the two-pull vest and \u00a3495\u00a0for the four-pull.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More Information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bluesoupequipment.com\/pages\/the-un-vest\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bluesoupequipment.com\/pages\/the-un-vest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Soup Website.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Soup, the British water sport safety\u00a0products manufacturer, has launched\u00a0its latest inflation vest. 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