WIND-CHILL GONE IN SECONDS.
Stay warm for hours in spray and gusts.
SAME PROVEN JACKET. THREE KEY UPGRADES.
Super-stretch inserts for full reach while paddling, teaching, or riding.
Dual cord locks seal out spray and fine-tune fit at the waist.
Cleaner neoprene overlap design — more functional, snag-free.
WIND-
CHILL
OFF.
WARMTH
ON.
Zipper opening for your harness hook
Purpose-built front harness opening routes cleanly around your spreader bar, letting you clip in/out without removing or unzipping—no bulk, no bunching—and the Watersports jacket moves with you for a wetsuit-like fit.
BUILT FOR REAL WATER LIFE.
HARNESS-READY
Front harness-opening zipper routes cleanly around your spreader-bar hook. Ride or teach without ever removing the jacket or unclipping.
SEAL & ADJUST
Adjustable hem bungee, hood drawcords, and hook-and-loop wrist tabs. Seal out spray and dial in fit from head to wrist.
YKK HARDWARE
Premium YKK front zipper, large zippered pockets, and flatlock seams throughout. Built for the roughest sessions and the longest seasons.
WARM WHEN WET
2.5mm Dura-Flex neoprene blocks wind and holds virtually no water. Zip it on over a soaking wetsuit and feel the warmth in seconds.
BRIGHT BY DESIGN
Red, Aqua, Steel Blue — the jacket people stop you to ask about. You don't have to wear all black like you're attending a dolphin's funeral.
RIDE IN IT
Designed to be worn while actively kitesurfing or windsurfing — not just waiting on shore. Super-stretch underarms move with every tack.
WHY OTHER JACKETS LET YOU DOWN
Slip down or restrict when riding with a harness
Harness-opening zipper — ride all day without de-gearing
Another boring black or grey jacket on the rack
Red, Aqua, Steel Blue — the jacket people stop you to ask about
Tight across the back — can't reach the rig or paddle freely
Super-stretch underarm inserts for full freedom of movement
Hem rides up in wind, letting spray straight in
Adjustable hem bungee with dual cord locks seals it shut
Hood fills with water and dumps down your back
Upgraded hood drainage overlap — cleaner and snag-free
THE PROOF IS IN THE SESSIONS
5×
Sold Out since launch
0.3%
Return rate — mostly size swaps
8hrs+
Rider-reported warmth in wind & spray
2014
First prototype. 10+ years refined.
The best piece of kite gear I own. I wear it before, during, and after every session. Nothing else comes close.
Kitesurfing
Tampa, FL
I teach 2–3 back-to-back lessons in cold wind. This keeps me comfortable all day. My students keep asking where I got it.
KITESURF INSTRUCTOR
Miami, FL
Still in perfect shape after years of hard use — boats, dives, rain. Worth every penny at twice the price.
Diving & Boating
Long Island, NY
ONE JACKET. EVERY WATER ACTIVITY.
On the water — wind & harness sports
Kitesurfing · Windsurfing · Wing foil
Ride or coach in the jacket, stay warm between tacks, wear it over a harness, kill spray and wind-chill.
Paddle & board
SUP · Paddleboarding · Kayaking
Blocks spray and breeze, extends your season on lakes and coast.
Dive & underwater
Scuba · Dive boats
Re-warm right after surfacing, stop deck wind while wet.
Underwater photographers
Stay comfortable during long pool and open-water shoots — cuts chill from splash, wind, and surface intervals.
Power & sail
Jet ski · PWC
Cuts spray-chill on fast runs so you can stay out longer.
Sailing · Fishing
Steady windbreak and on-task warmth — works during the activity, not just between sets.
Boating — captains & crew
Comfortable through spray and squalls during long helm and deck hours.
Shore, training & trail
Beach on windy days · Post-surf
Re-warm while waiting for the next set.
Coaching · Rigging · Safety boat
Stays warm while standing still — exactly when you need it most.
Hiking · Coastal trails
Cuts wind and light rain on exposed, breezy walks.
Fitness & everyday
Aqua jogging · Wave running
Comfortable in cold water and breeze throughout the workout.
Everyday rain & wind layer
Cuts wind and light rain around town — neoprene goes wherever you do.
FULL SPECS
INTERESTED IN WHOLESALE?
We work with surf shops, kite schools, dive shops, boat charters, and more.
CO-BRANDED PROGRAM
Schools & charters — sell with your brand identity. Small decoration fee, locked MOQ.
LEARN MORE →AMBASSADOR & INSTRUCTOR SYNDICATE
Instructors & photographers — buy at founder price, create UGC, bring shop leads.
JOIN US →FAQs
- Kitesurfing (riding + teaching multiple sessions)
- Windsurfing (spring/fall; Outer Banks; Hood River 30-knot days)
- Scuba diving (right after dives; on dive boats)
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding (Great Lakes; casual SUP)
- Wakeboarding (after getting out of the water)
- Jet skiing / PWC (extend the season)
- Wing/foil coaching & rigging (implied by harness use)
- Commercial/crew boat work & driving (coastal rain, spray)
- Fishing & sailing (deck/shore windbreak)
- Beach on windy days / post-surf warmth
- Aqua jogging / “wave running”
- Everyday rain/wind layer (around town)
- General boat coat / rain & wind breaker duty.
Yes—closed-cell neoprene blocks wind and retains heat even when wet, unlike woven shells.
No—wear it over your suit or layers to block wind and extend warmth between sets.
Yes—the front harness-opening zipper sits flat so you can ride or teach without de-gearing.
It blocks wind and spray and holds virtually no water — very different from a cotton hoodie or rain shell. It's not a sealed-seam raincoat, but neoprene is naturally water-resistant and keeps you warm even when wet. That's the whole mechanism.
It kills wind-chill fast. Riders use it in 30-knot wind, 50°F water environments, cold mornings/evenings, and rainy boat days. Think air ~41–68°F (5–20°C), or any temp with strong wind/spray when you’re wet or standing still.
Mainly topside: rigging, coaching, safety boat, between sets, post-dive/post-surf, kitesurfing, wingfoiling, jet-ski runs, beach time. It’s fine for splashes and brief immersion, but not for long swims/surfing—like any jacket, the hood/pockets can hold some water if you’re fully submerged.
Yes—that’s the point. Many athletes wear it over 3/2–5/4 suits to extend sessions and stay warm between tacks or after dives. Consider sizing up if you’ll wear it over a bulky wetsuit.
Yes — it's the whole point. The front harness-opening zipper lets your spreader-bar hook pass straight through so you stay clipped in and warm without ever removing the jacket. Instructors and riders have been testing this since 2014.
It runs a bit small/slim in the torso (athletic cut). If you’ll wear it over a wetsuit, or you’re between sizes, size up.
Reviewers call it soft, thick-but-light, and “not slouchy.” Long sleeves, fitted shape, and freedom of movement come up repeatedly.
Yes. It knocks down wind-chill and keeps the core “toasty,” even in strong gusts and on cold, wet decks.
No—neoprene holds very little water compared with cotton or generic “waterproof” shells that can leak. If you fully submerge, expect normal jacket behavior (drain after).
We have four programs: standard wholesale, co-branded, ambassador/instructor syndicate, and corporate/municipal. Or email sales@platinumsun.com directly and we'll send you a line sheet.