Spinlock Deckvest VITO Hammar 170N Lifejacket – Offshore Sailing Harness
The Spinlock Deckvest VITO Hammar 170N Lifejacket is a premium automatic inflatable offshore lifejacket and integrated safety harness designed for serious sailors, offshore racing crews and cruising yachts.
Developed for demanding sailing environments, the Deckvest VITO combines 170N buoyancy, Hammar hydrostatic automatic inflation, an integrated ISO-approved deck harness, sprayhood and advanced visibility lighting in a comfortable, low-profile design.
Unlike conventional automatic lifejackets that can activate simply from contact with water, the Hammar hydrostatic inflation system is designed to activate when submerged, making the VITO particularly suited to wet offshore sailing conditions where spray and waves are common.
For New Zealand sailors looking for a high-performance offshore inflatable lifejacket, the Spinlock Deckvest VITO provides an impressive combination of comfort, mobility, visibility and personal safety. Key Features
- 170N buoyancy
- Hammar hydrostatic automatic inflation system
- Designed specifically for offshore sailing
- Integrated deck safety harness
- Durable ripstop outer fabric
- Structured fit for comfort and easy donning
- Coarse and fine adjustment for different clothing layers
- Structured sprayhood fitted
- Pylon™ 360° lifejacket light fitted
- Lume-On™ bladder illumination lights fitted
- 40mm leg strap with integrated stowage
- Soft-loop safety tether attachment
- Side-opening Deckvest design
- Compact profile for freedom of movement
- Suitable for offshore racing and cruising
- ISO 12402-3 lifejacket approval
- ISO 12401 deck harness approval Specifications
Brand: Spinlock
Model: Deckvest VITO Hammar
Model Number: DW-VT/H170
Product Type: Automatic inflatable lifejacket with integrated harness
Buoyancy: 170N
Inflation System: Hammar hydrostatic automatic
Lifejacket Standard: ISO 12402-3
Harness Standard: ISO 12401
Fit: Adult
Chest Size: Adjustable adult fit
Application: Offshore sailing, yacht racing and cruising
Sprayhood: Included
Lifejacket Light: Pylon™ 360 fitted
Bladder Lights: Lume-On™ fitted
Leg Strap: 40mm with stowage
Outer Material: Durable ripstop fabric Hammar Hydrostatic Automatic Inflation
One of the standout features of the Spinlock Deckvest VITO is its Hammar hydrostatic automatic inflation system.
Hydrostatic activation is particularly useful for offshore sailors because the system is designed to activate through water pressure when submerged rather than simply reacting to spray or surface moisture.
This makes the VITO particularly well suited to demanding New Zealand sailing conditions where crew can regularly be exposed to rain, spray and water across the deck.
If the wearer enters the water and becomes sufficiently submerged, the system automatically activates the inflatable bladder.
Manual activation is also available when required. 170N Buoyancy for Offshore Sailing
The Deckvest VITO provides 170N of buoyancy , giving it substantially more flotation than a typical dinghy or paddlesports buoyancy aid.
Its inflatable bladder is designed to provide effective flotation and support once deployed while allowing the lifejacket to remain relatively compact during normal sailing.
This combination makes the VITO particularly suitable for sailors who need to wear their lifejacket continuously during long passages, offshore races or challenging conditions. Integrated Deck Safety Harness
The VITO is more than an inflatable lifejacket.
It also incorporates an ISO 12401-approved deck safety harness , allowing the wearer to connect an appropriate sailing safety tether directly to the lifejacket harness.
This is particularly important when sailing:
- Offshore
- At night
- Short-handed
- Single-handed
- In rough conditions
- On the foredeck
- During offshore yacht racing
- When working outside the cockpit
The integrated harness eliminates the need to wear a separate safety harness underneath the lifejacket. Designed for Offshore Sailing
Spinlock developed the Deckvest VITO specifically for offshore sailing rather than general recreational boating.
Its structured construction is designed to sit securely around the body while allowing the wearer to move freely around the yacht.
Adjustment allows the fit to be fine-tuned depending on the clothing being worn, making it easier to accommodate everything from lightweight sailing ge