PRESENTATION

Discover the GONG cut resistant neck protection: specially designed to provide you with enhanced protection against cuts during your foil sessions. 

This cut resistant protection attaches to our GONG Sunguard Surf Hat hat in the blink of an eye thanks to its three buttons.

Faced with the various risks of cuts on the stabilizer, front wing, and mast, it seemed necessary for us to propose a new solution. 

We have always prioritized safety in our foils with non-sharp trailing edges, rounded or squared tips, and clear instructions. But at high speed or high intensity in a collision, or with a competition foil, cutting is inevitable. 

Therefore, we have developed the Bodyguard range of technical textile products, integrating high-end technologies inherited from the world of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Made from HPPE (High-Performance Polyethylene) fibers, the GONG cut resistant neck protection offers level 5 cut resistance, the highest according to tests of the European standard EN 388. Applied to our sports, this advanced technology ensures you additional protection against cuts related to foils and fins.

By covering the neck, this protection protects a particularly vulnerable area against cuts and sunburn.

Our goal is not to eliminate cuts: that’s unrealistic. Foiling sports are extreme sports, especially because of this risk. It is therefore important to be cautious in all situations. But an accident is still probable. Our goal is to reduce its consequences by eliminating “silly” everyday cuts and reducing the severity of serious cuts. 

Attention 

The risk of serious injury cannot be completely eliminated. The GONG cut resistant neck protection is intended to reduce the risk of cuts and their consequences, but it cannot protect against all injuries. It cannot protect against the force of an impact, for example. In water, the skin will soften and “burst” easily upon impact. In this case, this boardshort will be ineffective. Your caution is the most effective barrier against dangers. Limiting cuts does not protect against punctures or extremely sharp objects. Make sure not to use very sharp or pointed foils. If necessary, blunt them by sanding the sharp edge into a rounded or squared shape. 

We also strongly recommend combining wearing a Bodyguard product with wearing a thick wetsuit, boots, an impact vest, and especially a helmet!