Use a real barefoot suit with buildt in padding/flotation. I think a vest would be too much drag. It might be possible, but I've never seen anyone get up with one on and I foot all the time.
(Message edited by Shredhead on September 12, 2007)
You will want something on your bootie. The water at 40+mph will bruse your ars big time. Get a barefoot suit or at least barefoot shorts,you can find them in any ski catalog. OR http://www.barefootcentral.com/ Check out the videos,way cool.