The clearance sale of Water Sports
The water sports clearance brings together end-of-line items for sailing, water skiing and boating outings: life jackets, adult and children's wetsuits, aqua shoes, foul weather jackets and softshells, UV-proof polos, towable tubes and their ropes. Jobe Sports, Helly Hansen and Musto provide equipment for both the racer and the family discovering towed water sports.
Get equipped for the water at a better price.
Buoyancy aid of 50 newtons or life jacket
Buoyancy equipment is classified according to its lift, measured in newtons. The 50 newton life jacket, like the Jobe Sports Unify or the neoprene jackets from the brand, is a buoyancy aid: it keeps a conscious swimmer near the surface, close to the edge, and allows free use of the arms for water skiing, kayaking, or wakeboarding. Beyond that, the life jackets of 100, 150, and 275 newtons, which are bulkier, are designed to turn an unconscious person onto their back, offshore. The jacket is chosen based on weight and chest size, and it always fastens: when well-fitted, it does not ride up under the chin when pulled by the shoulders.
The other end-of-line products
Clearance sales extend to other sports:
All end-of-line products can be found on the clearance page.
Neoprene thickness: reading the rating of a wetsuit
On a wetsuit, the rating 3/2 indicates two thicknesses: three millimeters at the torso to keep the core warm, and two millimeters at the arms and legs for freedom of movement. A 3/2, like the Jobe Sports Boston for children, covers the essentials of the year along the French coast, while a shorty or a two-millimeter wetsuit is enough in mid-summer. The wetsuit should fit snugly without compressing: a thin layer of water slips in and warms up against the body, providing insulation. Women’s models, like the Jobe Sofia, are tailored to the body shape, narrower at the waist and wider at the hips, to avoid cold water pockets.
Towed buoy: rope, passengers, and safety
A towed buoy, like the Jobe Sports Airstream for two, is towed behind a motorboat with a rope designed for this sole purpose: its strength is calculated for the number of passengers, and it floats so it doesn’t get caught in the propeller. Each passenger wears a fastened life jacket, and one person on board, in addition to the driver, keeps an eye on the buoy at all times. The spare air chamber, sized exactly to fit the cover, gets a punctured buoy back in action. Water skiing for one person, like the set Jobe Rumble, is done with the same caution, starting slowly in deep, clear water.
Musto and Helly Hansen: sailing jackets and polos
Helly Hansen was founded in 1877 in Moss, Norway, when Captain Helly Juell Hansen and his wife started making marine jackets from fabric impregnated with flax oil. Musto, founded by Keith Musto, an Olympic silver medalist in sailing in 1964, has become established in offshore racing boats. Their sailing jackets, like the Helly Hansen Pier, protect from spray with a high collar and a hood, while the Crew jackets, insulating or softshell, are for the dock and cooler weather. The long-sleeve UV-resistant polo Musto Evo Crew protects the skin from sun reflected off the water, and the deck shoes Musto grip on a wet deck without leaving marks.
Frequently asked questions
Which water sport combines sailing and surfing?
Windsurfing propels a board with a sail held by hand, mounted on an articulated mast. Kitesurfing uses a traction kite connected to a harness: both combine the glide of surfing and the power of the wind.
How to choose water shoes?
A water shoe protects from rocks, shells, and sea urchins, and should grip on a wet dock. Choose a sole made from thick rubber for rocky bottoms, a draining upper that dries quickly, and a snug fit to avoid losing it in the water.
Do you need a license to tow a buoy?
Yes: in France, driving a motorboat with more than six horsepower requires a pleasure craft license, and towing a buoy or a skier requires a second person on board to supervise. Authorized areas are often marked away from beaches.
How to maintain a neoprene wetsuit?
Rinse it in fresh water after each use, inside out and then right side out, to remove salt and sand. Dry it in the shade on a wide hanger, as the sun hardens neoprene, and avoid folding it to prevent creasing.
Is water skiing accessible to beginners?
Yes, you start in calm water with two wide skis, crouched down, as the boat accelerates gently. The first tries are often with an instructor at a water sports base, who adjusts the speed based on the weight and skill level of the skier.
