Newsletter 09 - Deep Dive: Energy Ranger Protective Vest

Deep Dive: REKD Energy Ranger Protective Vest

 Freedom to Move. Strength to Protect.

The Moment It Matters

Every athlete knows the feeling: you’re locked into the flow, muscles firing, focus razor-sharp. Then, in an instant, it shifts - a slip on the landing, a board catching an edge, or a shoulder-to-shoulder clash. These are the moments that decide whether you keep riding… or sit out.

 Protection matters, but so does freedom. Too often, traditional protective gear is heavy, hot, and restrictive. That’s why REKD set out to create the Energy Ranger Vest, a base layer that disappears when you’re moving, yet delivers impact protection when you need it most. Our mantra was simple:

“Protection shouldn’t slow you down; it should give you the confidence to go further.”

Cooling Comfort When It Heats Up

Performance isn’t just about skill - it’s about endurance. The Ranger Vest’s moisture-wicking Lycra and stretch mesh are engineered to manage sweat and regulate body temperature, keeping you cool under pressure.

This isn’t just comfort; it’s performance science. By pulling moisture away from the skin, the vest reduces irritation and overheating - two factors that can cause fatigue and mistakes. The snug fit locks everything in place without restricting your motion, making the vest feel like a second skin.

Impact Protection Without the Bulk 

Heavy armour has long been the trade-off for safety. But with the REKD Energy Foam back protector and custom heat-moulded chest piece, you get high-performance protection without compromise.

Energy Foam technology works by dispersing impact energy across a larger surface area, reducing the shock your body feels in a crash. Lightweight, flexible, and breathable, it means you stay agile, not armoured. You’ll forget it’s there - until the moment you need it.

Designed for Real-World Movement

Every stitch of the Ranger Vest was engineered for freedom. Low-cut armpits give your shoulders a full range of motion. Stretch panels adapt to dynamic movement, whether you’re sprinting, spinning, or carving hard.

Even the details are athlete-driven: a storage pouch on the lower back gives you space for essentials, while laser-guided stitching ensures durability and stretch, session after session. This isn’t protection that holds you back - it’s protection that keeps up.

Confidence, Worn Like Armour

The Ranger Vest is more than safety equipment; it’s confidence in motion. It lets you focus on your sport, not your gear, knowing that your protection is working quietly in the background. And when paired with REKD Energy Impact Shorts, it creates a complete protection system for the athletes who refuse to compromise.

Versatile for any action sport.

 👉 Ride harder. Protect smarter. Explore the Energy Ranger Vest:

ENERGY RANGER PROTECTIVE VEST

"...a versatile base layer designed for high-performance protection and comfort. With moisture management, cooling, and a snug fit, it provides superior freedom of movement for all action sports."

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