RecVIN is a paper-thin NFC identification device for recreational equipment. Embedded during manufacturing or applied to existing gear — no charging, no maintenance. Just tap your phone and instantly identify the owner.
RecVIN uses passive NFC technology — the same proven tech in contactless cards and transit passes. No batteries. No charging. Scannable with any smartphone.
Pick RecVIN Pro for new equipment — embedded during manufacturing, sealed inside the build forever. Or RecVIN Retro for existing gear — a sealed NFC sticker applied to the surface.
Create your RecVIN profile through our web app. Link your contact info, equipment details, manufacturer data, and any custom notes to your unique identification number.
Anyone with a smartphone can tap the equipment to instantly pull up the owner's info. Ski patrol, coast guard, park rangers, or a fellow rider — no special equipment needed.
Whether you're a manufacturer building new equipment or a rider protecting your current gear, there's a RecVIN for you.
A flexible, ultra-thin NFC inlay that gets embedded directly during manufacturing — laminated under fiberglass, sealed inside composite layups, or bonded into frames. It becomes a permanent, invisible part of the equipment for life.
An epoxy-sealed NFC sticker with industrial-grade 3M adhesive. Apply it to any piece of existing equipment, then optionally seal with a clear resin coat for a permanent, flush finish.
Flush mount option: Carve a shallow recess, place the RecVIN Retro, and fill with clear resin for a glass-smooth finish.
RecVIN solves real problems — from lost equipment recovery to building a permanent history for every piece of gear ever made.
When equipment gets separated from its owner — a surfboard washing ashore, skis left on the mountain, a kayak drifting downstream — it can trigger unnecessary search and rescue operations. With RecVIN, anyone with a smartphone can tap the equipment, instantly see who owns it, and confirm the owner is safe. The Coast Guard, ski patrol, and park rangers can avoid costly emergency responses.
A RecVIN-tagged piece of equipment is permanently marked. If stolen, the embedded NFC chip makes it traceable and provably yours — significantly harder to sell and easier to recover. With the Pro model sealed inside the build, it can't be removed without destroying the equipment.
Every RecVIN creates a permanent digital record: who built the equipment, when and where, materials used, and full ownership history. Like a Carfax for your gear — building verifiable provenance and preserving value across every owner transfer.
Ski resorts, surf shops, kayak outfitters, and bike share programs can use RecVIN to manage rental fleets. Temporarily assign renter contact info during checkout, track equipment status, and automatically revert to the operator's profile on return.
No app to download. No special reader. Just tap any smartphone to the equipment and the owner's info appears instantly.
Powered by your phone's signal, just like a contactless card. No charging, no maintenance. Works the same on day one as it will ten years from now.
Works with every modern iPhone and Android. No app needed — just tap the gear and the owner profile opens in a browser. Ski patrol, coast guard, or a fellow rider can all scan.
NFC signals pass through fiberglass, resin, composites, and foam with zero interference. Waterproof, saltwater-safe, cold-resistant, and UV-proof. Built for wherever your gear takes you.
The Pro model is sealed inside the build — physically impossible to remove. The Retro model uses tamper-evident adhesive. Both use encrypted NFC chips with write-lock protection.