2016 Palm catalogue by Palm Equipment

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INSIDE OUT In 2008 we became joint owners of our factory in Vietnam, giving us close control of our manufacturing processes, and a stronger relationship with our suppliers and production team. Since then we have invested in new staff, specialist garment machinery and testing equipment, so we can be certain of the strength, durability and performance of our products before they go into production. All materials are inspected upon delivery, garments checked throughout manufacture, and every single drysuit is fully water tested before it leaves the facility. We set high standards for training, working conditions and welfare, and happy staff make great gear too. With awards from Vietnamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade unions, our factory achieved 99% staff retention for three years running. You will travel a very long way before you find another factory who can say that. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of our facility in Asia, and also of our team here at Palm headquarters which also continues to grow. This year we have decided to show you how we work, in a short film which takes you inside the design and manufacturing processes, from the UK to Vietnam.

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PERSONAL FLOATATION WHITEWATER

Amp £149.95 209.95 €

FXr £124.95 174.95 €

£89.95

FX 124.95 €

Peyto £99.95 139.95 €

Hydro £79.95 109.95 €

Meander £59.95 84.95 €

WOMENS

Extrem £169.95 239.95 €

TOURING

WOMENS

Kaikoura £159.95 224.95 €

Peyto £99.95 139.95 €

Meander £59.95 84.95 €

Alpha £64.95 89.95 €

RECREATION

Quest £39.95 54.95 €

Universal £39.95 54.95 €

Quest £34.95 49.95 €

KIDS

Universal £49.95 69.95 €

INFLATABLE

Glide £79.95 109.95 €

GLIDE The first ISO approved waistbelt PFD. It sits quietly at the waist, super slimline until you pull the toggle ...

OUTERWEAR JACKETS WHITEWATER

Fuse £199.95 279.95 €

Surge £169.95 239.95 €

Zenith £149.95 209.95 €

Zenith shortsleeve £129.95 179.95 €

WOMENS

Atom £224.95 319.95 €

Zenith £149.95 209.95 €

TOURING

Chinook £199.95 279.95 €

Arcadia £149.95 209.95 €

Vantage £99.95 139.95 €

Arcadia £149.95 209.95 €

Vantage £99.95 139.95 €

WOMENS

Bora £249.95 349.95 €

Mistral £109.95 154.95 €

Mistral shortsleeve £89.95 124.95 €

MULTI-SPORT

Tempo £89.95 124.95 €

Cirrus £59.95 84.95 €

Cirrus shortsleeve £49.95 69.95 €

WOMENS

Atlas £129.95 179.95 €

Tempo £89.95 124.95 €

RECREATION

Vertigo £99.95 139.95 €

Vector £69.95 99.95 €

Vertigo £99.95 139.95 €

Vector £69.95 99.95 €

Rocket £69.95 99.95 €

Vector £44.95 62.95 €

KIDS

WOMENS

Velocity £119.95 169.95 €

OUTERWEAR SUITS & PANTS SUITS

Atom £499.95 699.95 €

Fuse £449.95 629.95 €

Bora £599.95 849.95 €

Cascade £399.95 559.95 €

WOMENS

Stikine £599.95 849.95 €

Atom £499.95 699.95 €

Bora £599.95 849.95 €

PANTS & SHORTS

Atom £179.95 249.95 €

Zenith £115.95 164.95 €

Vector £59.95 84.95 €

Horizon £59.95 84.95 €

Skyline £29.95 42.95 €

WOMENS

Atom bib £259.95 364.95 €

Atom £179.95 249.95 €

Skyline £29.95 42.95 €

Outerwear fabric

We've developed a range of fabrics to suit every use. Matching these with the best seam tapes and DWR (durable water repellent) treatments. From light and packable recreation jackets to hard wearing whitewater jackets.

XP 4-layer fabric Our high performance 4-layer fabric is engineered for extended durability, extra waterproofness and great breathability. Supplex nylon 6 woven face fabric has a great soft feel and is highly durable. A DWR (durable water repellent) treatment prevents the fabric from becoming waterlogged. A hydrophobic, microporous polyurethane coating is applied to the face fabric. The pores are too small to allow water droplets to pass through, but large enough for water vapour to pass through to the outside air. A hydrophilic polyurethane membrane laminated to the hydrophobic coating transfers water vapour molecules along hydrophilic chains to the coating. The nylon 20 denier tricot mesh lining protects the waterproof membrane and disperses moisture to provide the largest surface area for moisture absorption and transfer. Waterproofness 25,000 mm Breathability 5,000 g/m2/24hrs†

XP 3-layer fabric Our performance 3-layer fabric is supple, durable, highly waterproof and breathable. Supplex nylon 6 woven face fabric is soft and highly durable. A DWR (durable water repellent) treatment means water runs straight oﬀ. A hydrophobic, microporous polyurethane coating allows vapour to escape and keeps water out. The nylon 20 denier tricot mesh lining protects the breathable coating. Waterproofness 20,000 mm Breathability 5,000 g/m2/24hrs†

XP 2.5-layer fabric Our hard working 2.5-layer dry-touch fabric oﬀers a great combination of durability, waterproofness, breathability and light weight. Nylon woven face fabric treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) to prevent the fabric from becoming waterlogged. A hydrophobic, microporous polyurethane coating is applied to the face fabric. The pores are too small to allow water droplets to pass through, but large enough for water vapour to pass. On the inside a diamond matrix dry touch print protects the microporous coating from abrasion and improves moisture dispersal. Waterproofness 10,000 mm Breathability 5,000 g/m2/24hrs†

XP 2-layer fabric Our 2-layer fabric is packable, lightweight, waterproof and breathable, which is ideally suited for our recreation and touring gear. Woven face fabric treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) to prevent the fabric from becoming waterlogged. A hydrophobic, microporous polyurethane coating is applied on the inside. The pores are too small to allow water droplets to pass through, but large enough for water vapour to pass through to the outside air. Waterproofness 5,000 mm Breathability 5,000 g/m2/24hrs†

†

breathability tested by the A1 method

LAYERING & NEOPRENE RASH GUARDS

Itunda £19.95 27.95 €

Malalu £24.95 34.95 €

Malalu £19.95 27.95 €

WOMENS

Itunda £24.95 34.95 €

THERMAL INSULATION

Seti £39.95 57.95 €

Tsangpo £59.95 84.95 €

Arun £29.95 42.95 €

Seti £39.95 57.95 €

Tsangpo £59.95 84.95 €

Tsangpo crew £49.95 69.95 €

Tsangpo gilet £59.95 84.95 €

Tsangpo suit £89.95 124.95 €

Tsangpo gilet £59.95 84.95 €

Tsangpo suit £89.95 124.95 €

WOMENS

Arun £29.95 42.95 €

TSANGPO THERMALS Working hard under your suit, our new Pontetorto ﬂeece is amazingly soft, warm, and quick drying. We’re confident you’ve never worn layers as comfy as this.

NEOFLEX

Kaituna £54.95 74.95 €

Kaituna capris £59.95 84.95 €

Wairoa £64.95 89.95 €

Wairoa £54.95 74.95 €

Wairoa capris £59.95 84.95 €

Inferno £99.95 139.95 €

Quantum £64.95 89.95 €

Blaze £54.95 77.95 €

Impulse £64.95 89.95 €

Energy £54.95 77.95 €

WOMENS

Kaituna £64.95 89.95 €

NEOPRENE

Volt shorts £29.95 42.95 €

KIDS

WOMENS

Blaze shorts £39.95 54.95 €

Electron £49.95 69.95 €

FOOTWEAR VIBRAM

Gradient £89.95 124.95 €

Gradient £79.95 109.95 €

Camber £69.95 99.95 €

Nova £79.95 112.95 €

Tuff £54.95 77.95 €

Force £42.95 59.95 €

Descender £49.95 69.95 €

Paw £32.95 44.95 €

Rock £29.95 42.95 €

BOOTS

Shoot £34.95 49.95 €

KIDS

SHOES

Rock £19.95 27.95 €

SOCKS

Stomp £27.95 39.95 €

Kick £18.95 26.95 €

Index £16.95 24.95 €

Tsangpo £12.95 18.95 €

GLOVES & HEADWEAR MITTS

Current £34.95 49.95 €

Descent £24.95 34.95 €

Neo £22.95 32.95 €

Pro £32.95 44.95 €

Throttle £25.95 34.95 €

Hook £22.95 32.95 €

GLOVES

Grab £16.95 24.95 €

High Ten £14.95 22.95 €

KIDS

Talon £19.95 27.95 €

High Five £12.95 19.95 €

HEADWEAR

Header £12.95 17.95 €

Pilot £9.95 13.95 €

Tsangpo £12.95 18.95 €

Spec Band £2.95 3.95 €

SPRAYDECKS WHITEWATER

Orbit £119.95 169.95 €

Impact £99.95 139.95 €

Enduro £69.95 99.95 €

Roanoke £89.95 124.95 €

Loweswater £69.95 99.95 €

Sport £49.95 69.95 €

Coniston £39.95 55.95 €

Ullswater £32.95 45.95 €

Derwent £25.95 35.95 €

TOURING

RECREATION

COVER

Nylon Cockpit Cover £29.95 42.95 €

ORBIT When whitewater gets going, there’s no more reliable spraydeck seal than a rand. Whitewater warriors; look out for the big hitting Orbit deck.

PADDLES WHITEWATER

Maverick G5 £129.95 179.95 €

Maverick G3 £109.95 149.95 €

Vision 2-piece £109.95 149.95 €

Vision £89.95 124.95 €

Drift Pro 2-piece £79.95 109.95 €

Drift Lite £69.95 99.95 €

Maverick G1 2-Piece £89.95 124.95 €

Maverick G1 £79.95 99.95 €

Drift 2-Piece £49.95 69.95 €

Drift Classic £39.95 54.95 €

TOURING

KIDS

RECREATION

Colt £36.95 52.95 €

CANOE

Delta £69.95 99.95 €

Otter £24.95 34.95 €

MAVERICK 2-PIECE For travel, coaching or just as a spare. The Maverick two piece puts a performance paddle in your hands in a simple and space saving way.

SAFETY & RESCUE THROWLINES

Canyon 25 m £44.95 62.95 €

Alpine 20 m £39.95 54.95 €

Bullet 15 m £34.95 49.95 €

Lightning 18 m £29.95 39.95 €

Rescue Belt £29.95 42.95 €

Zambezi 3 m £39.95 59.95 €

Ocean Pro 10 m £44.95 64.95 €

React 3 m £34.95 54.95 €

Chest Harness £18.95 27.95 € (see page 18)

Cowtail £14.95 20.95 € £11.95 16.95 €

Safety Tape £14.95 20.95 €

Snake Sling £14.95 20.95 €

Folding Knife £12.95 17.95 €

Autolock £16.95 24.95 €

Screw Gate £11.95 16.95 €

Wire Gate £10.95 15.95 €

Whitewater Pulley £14.95 20.95 €

Fox 40 Micro £6.95 9.95 €

Paddle Float £29.95 42.95 €

Kayak Heavy Weight 30 L £20.95 29.95 € 25 L £19.95 27.95 € 20 L £16.95 23.95 € 15 L £15.95 22.95 €

Kayak Mid Weight 60 L £17.95 24.95 € 20 L £12.95 17.95 € 15 L £11.95 16.95 €

3D Canoe ﬂoat bag 60" £69.95 99.95 € 48" £59.95 84.95 € 32" £44.95 62.95 €

AP2000 £29.95 42.95 €

AP4000 £29.95 42.95 €

BELTS & TOWLINES

SAFETY GEAR

FLOATATION

HELMETS

Kayak Pump £19.95 27.95 €

ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT

Caddy £59.95 84.95 €

Roof Rack Pads 100 cm £29.95 42.95 € 40 cm £15.95 22.95 €

Heavy Duty Cam Straps 7 m £19.95 27.95 €

River Trek 125 L £54.95 74.95 € 100 L £49.95 69.95 € 75 L £47.95 67.95 € 50 L £44.95 62.95 €

Ozone 50 L £22.95 32.95 € 25 L £19.95 27.95 € 12 L £14.95 22.95 € 6 L £12.95 17.95 €

Aero 25 L £18.95 27.95 € 15 L £16.95 24.95 € 10 L £14.95 20.95 € 5 L £11.95 16.95 € 3 L £9.95 13.95 €

First Aid Carrier 3 L £11.95 16.95 €

Surf Backrest £39.95 49.95 €

Universal Backband £24.95 32.95 € £19.95 24.95 €

Hydration Bladder £12.95 17.95 €

STORAGE

Upright Bars 50 cm £42.95 59.95 € 40 cm £39.95 54.95 €

J Bars £42.95 59.95 €

Big Caddy £74.95 104.95 €

3.5 m 4.5 m 5.5 m

Cam Straps £13.95 19.95 € £14.95 20.95 € £15.95 21.95 €

Cam Buckle Covers £4.95 5.95 €

24 L 18 L 12 L 6L

Classic £16.95 24.95 € £14.95 22.95 € £12.95 17.95 € £9.95 13.95 €

Ultralite 15 L £12.95 17.95 € 12 L £11.95 16.95 € 9 L £10.95 14.95 € 6 L £9.95 13.95 € 3 L £8.95 12.95 €

Paddle Bag 2.3 m £59.95 84.95 € 2 m £54.95 74.95 € 1.65 m £49.95 69.95 €

Universal

ACCESSORIES

XS-XXL

Universal

Deluxe Backrest £49.95 62.95 €

Universal Mat £14.95 19.95 €

Universal

KM/L

Paddle Leash £19.95 24.95 €

KXS /S

Glide Re-arm Kit £14.95 19.95 €

Poncho Changing Robe £34.95 44.95 €

Getting the right fit All measurements refer to body size, not garment dimensions. These charts are only a guide, few people will be the exact sizes shown. Visit your local retailer and try the gear on to be sure of a good ﬁt.

Kids

height

chest bust waist

waist

hips

Chest/bust – measure horizontally under the armpits around the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades. Weight – include all the gear you’ll be wearing too.

inside leg

Waist – Measure the waist circumference at the smallest part of your waist, often at the belly button. For most women this is about an inch above the belly button. Hips – Measure the fullest part of your hips.

Men's and unisex PFDs XXS

XS/S

M/L

XL/XXL

68 – 80 cm 27 – 31"

78 – 94 cm 31 – 37"

94 – 110 cm 37 – 43"

110 – 126 cm 43 – 50"

30 – 50 kg

40 – 70 kg

60 – 90 kg

80 – >110 kg

66 – 110 lb

88 – 154 lb

132 – 198 lb

176 – >242 lb

WXS/S

WM/L

WXL/XXL

Bust

82 – 90 cm 32 – 35"

90 – 98 cm 35 – 39"

98 – 106 cm 39 – 44"

Weight

40 – 60 kg 88 – 132 lb

50 – 70 kg 110 – 154 lb

60 – >80 kg 132 – >176 lb

Chest Weight

Women's PFDs

PFD buoyancy label A correct fit is more important than choosing the buoyancy category according to your weight. All Palm PFDs have buoyancy above the minimum floatation required for CE/ ISO certification.

Chest – Measure horizontally under the armpits around the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades. Bust – Measure horizontally round the fullest part of your bust.

Height is the most important measurement when buying for children. The age ranges are provided as a guide.

Personal ﬂoatation sizing & fit

Inside leg – Measure from your ankle bone to your groin.

Kids' PFDs KXS/S (6 – 10yrs)

KM/L (10 – 14yrs)

Chest

56 – 68 cm 23 – 27"

68 – 80 cm 27 – 31"

Weight

20 – 40 kg 44 – 88 lbs

30 – 50 kg 66 – 110 lbs

Three step fitting Loosen all straps and buckles. Put on the PFD and do up any front buckles or front zips. Tighten all straps, starting from the waist and working your way up-wards to the shoulder straps. Finish by sitting down and checking shoulder straps.

For harness PFDs Feed the chest harness webbing through the quick release cam buckle as illustrated. For general use it is recommended to feed the webbing directly through the plastic cam buckle only. For bank rescue situations the aluminium load spreader can be used in conjunction with the cam buckle.

Tip – trim the length of your chest harness to reduce excess webbing. Cut the end of the webbing with a sharp pair of scissors and seal the edge with a lighter. The chest harness must be trimmed to no more than 15 cm from the red line on the quick release cam buckle! Remember to allow for clothing layers.

Chest harness PFD fit guide

PFD

Close the buckle ﬁrmly and store any excess webbing away.

CHEST HARNESS 1

CHEST HARNESS 2

CHEST HARNESS 3

Extrem women’s (WXS/S) Luna women’s (WXS/S) Amp (all sizes)

Extrem men’s (all sizes) Extrem women’s (WM/L + WXL/XXL) Luna women’s (WM/L + WXL/XXL)

FXr (M/L + XL/XXL)

FXr (XS/S)

Outerwear, layering & neoprene sizing Men's XS

XXL

34 – 36

38 – 40

40 – 42

42 – 44

Euro

44 – 46

48 – 50

50 – 52

52 – 54

Height

170 – 174 cm 5'7 – 5'9"

174 – 178 cm 5'9 – 5'10"

178 – 182 cm 5'10 – 6'

182 – 186 cm 6' – 6'1"

186 – 190 cm 6'1 – 6'3"

182 – 186 cm 6' – 6'1"

186 – 190 cm 6'1 – 6'3"

Chest

86 – 94 cm

94 – 102 cm

102 – 110 cm

110 – 118 cm

118 – 126 cm

110 – 118 cm

118 – 126 cm

34 – 37"

37 – 40"

40 – 43"

43 – 46"

46 – 50"

43 – 46"

46 – 50"

Waist

72 – 80 cm 28 – 31"

80 – 88 cm 31 – 35"

88 – 96 cm 35 – 38"

96 – 104 cm 38 – 41"

104 – 112 cm 41 – 44"

96 – 104 cm 38 – 41"

104 – 112 cm 41 – 44"

Inside leg

76 – 78 cm 30 – 31"

78 – 80 cm 31 – 31"

80 – 82 cm 31 – 32"

82 – 84 cm 32 – 33"

84 – 86 cm 33 – 34"

82 – 84 cm 32 – 33"

84 – 86 cm 33 – 34"

Women's In-between sizes

WXS

WSR

WXL

10 – 12

Euro

38 – 40

Outerwear

8 – 10

Height

158 – 162 cm 5'2 – 5'4"

162 – 166 cm 5'4 – 5'5"

166 – 170 cm 5'5 – 5'7"

170 – 174 cm 5'7 – 5'9"

174 – 178 cm 5'9 – 5'10"

MB (Medium Broad) for men has the length of a Medium and the width of a Large. WSR (Women's Small Relaxed) for women has the length of a Small and the width of a Medium

Bust

82 – 86 cm 32 – 34"

86 – 90 cm 34 – 35"

90 – 98 cm 35 – 39"

90 – 94 cm 35 – 37"

94 – 98 cm 37 – 39"

98 – 102 cm 39 – 40"

Layering & neoprene

Waist

66 – 70 cm 26 – 28"

70 – 74 cm 28 – 29"

74 – 78 cm 29 – 31"

78 – 82 cm 31 – 32"

82 – 86 cm 32 – 34"

MT (Medium Tall) for men's longjohn wetsuits has the width of a Medium and the length of a Large.

Hips

90 – 94 cm 35 – 37"

94 – 98 cm 37 – 39"

98 – 102 cm 39 – 40"

102 – 106 cm 40 – 42"

106 – 110 cm 42 – 43"

Inside leg

68 – 70 cm 27 – 28"

70 – 72 cm 28 – 28"

72 – 74 cm 28 – 29"

74 – 76 cm 29 – 30"

76 – 78 cm 30 – 31"

Kids' outerwear KS (8 – 10yrs)

KM (10 – 12yrs)

KL (12 – 14yrs)

KXL (14 – 16yrs)

Height

122 – 134 cm 4' – 4'5"

134 – 146 cm 4'5 – 4'9"

146 – 158 cm 4'9 – 5'2"

158 – 170 cm 5'2 – 5'7"

Chest

62 – 68 cm 24 – 27"

68 – 74 cm 27 – 29"

74 – 80 cm 29 – 31"

80 – 86 cm 31 – 34"

Waist

56 – 60 cm 22 – 24"

60 – 64 cm 24 – 25"

64 – 68 cm 25 – 27"

68 – 72 cm 27 – 28"

Inside leg

52 – 58 cm 20 – 23"

58 – 64 cm 23 – 25"

64 – 70 cm 25 – 28"

70 – 76 cm 28 – 30"

Kids Height is the most important measurement when buying for children. The age ranges are provided as a guide.

Footwear sizing UK

Euro

40 – 41

44 – 45

21 cm

21.5 cm

22 cm

Socks Length

XXL

23.5 cm

24 cm

25 cm

26 cm

27 cm

27.5 cm

28.5 cm

29.5 cm

30.5 cm

31 cm

32 cm

Gloves sizing KS

XXL

Length

<14.5 cm <5.7"

14.5 – 15.5 cm 5.7 – 6.1"

15.5 – 16.5 cm 6.1 – 6.5"

16.5 – 17.5 cm 6.5 – 6.9"

17.5 – 18.5 cm 6.9 – 7.3"

18.5 – 19.5 cm 7.3 – 7.7"

19.5 – 20.5 cm 7.7 – 8"

20.5 – 21 cm 8 – 8"

>21 cm >8"

Circumference

<15.5 cm <6.1"

15.5 – 16.5 cm 6.1 – 6.5"

16.5 – 17.5 cm 6.5 – 6.9"

17.5 – 19 cm 6.9 – 7.5"

19 – 20.5 cm 7.5 – 8.1"

20.5 – 22 cm 8 – 8.7"

22 – 23.5 cm 8.7"

23.5 – 25 cm 9.3 – 9.8"

>25 cm >9.8"

length

Length – Measure from the tip of your longest ﬁnger to the base of your palm at the wrist. Circumference – Wrap a tape measure around your hand at the widest part of the palm, and lightly close your hand before taking the measurement.

circumference

Helmet sizing circumference

Circumference – Measure around the largest area of the head, above the eyebrows and ears.

Circumference

ONE SIZE

51 – 55 cm 20 – 21"

55 – 59 cm 21 – 23"

52 – 58 cm 20.5 – 22.8"

Finding the right paddle length Kayak paddles The recommended paddle length in the table are a starting point, you may prefer a slightly shorter or longer paddle. A shorter paddle is best suited to a shorter paddler or narrower boat and longer paddles tend to suit taller people or a wider boat (such as a tandem).

Open canoe paddles Your paddle size should ideally be determined by the shaft length, rather than the overall length, as canoe blades come in a variety of shapes and styles. There are two quick methods to determine a roughly appropriate length: Stretch out your arm, and kneel down holding the paddle upside down in front of you. If your arm is horizontal and your grip is around the throat of the paddle (where blade and shaft meet) this is a suitable length. Or … standing straight with the paddle resting on the ﬂoor vertically in front of you, the hand grip should measure between the armpit and top of shoulder.

MODELS

ACTIVITY

PADDLER HEIGHT

BOAT WIDTH

PADDLE LENGTH

Maverick G5 Maverick G3 Maverick G1

Whitewater

5'2" – 5'9" / 157 – 175 cm 5'8" – 6'1" / 172 – 185 cm over 6'1" / 185 cm

under 25.6" / 65 cm under 25.6" / 65 cm over 26.4" / 67 cm

194 cm 197 cm 200 cm

Vision L

Touring

5'2" – 5'10" / 157 – 178 cm over 5'10" / 178 cm

under 23" / 58 cm over 22" / 56 cm

215 cm 220 cm

Drift Pro Drift Lite Drift Classic Otter

Recreation

5'8" – 6'1" / 172 – 185 cm 5'8" – 6'1" / 172 – 185 cm over 6'1" / 185 cm

21" – 23" / 53 – 58 cm 23" – 26" / 58 – 66 cm over 25" / 64 cm

205 / 215 cm 215 / 220 cm 220 / 225 cm

KIDS' MODEL

ACTIVITY

PADDLE LENGTH

Moving water

185 cm

Recreation

195 cm

Colt

Spraydeck sizing & fit Waist – Measure the waist circumference at the smallest part of your waist, often at the belly button. For most women this is about an inch above the belly button.

waist

N and R sizes nylon and neoprene decks Nylon decks are marked with N sizes and neoprene decks are marked with R sizes. Because Nylon spraydecks do not oﬀer the same stretch as neoprene ones, touring boats with exceptionally large cockpits will usually need a larger size nylon deck than a neoprene one. A size 6 cockpit will often take a size 5 or 6 deck in neoprene.

Getting the right fit

Waist sizing

Pull the spraydeck waist tube up until the seam is above your hips. The easiest spraydeck to put on might not stay on the best or keep the most water out. Which is most important to you? A neoprene spraydeck will become easier to put on a kayak when wet, so wet out the edge of your deck as you get in your boat. Over time, a neoprene spraydeck will stretch with use, becoming easier to put on your cockpit. The use of Armortex, Tatex, and other protective materials will reduce the amount of stretch in a deck making a good fit even more important. Nylon spraydecks do not stretch, so make sure you get a good fit before you buy, especially with larger cockpits. These charts are only a guide, kayak cockpits vary greatly in size and shape. Visit your local retailer and try the gear on to be sure of a good fit.

Waist

XXS

XS/S

M/L

XL/XXL

ADJUSTABLE

64 – 72 cm 25 – 28"

72 – 80 cm 28 – 31"

80 – 96 cm 31 – 38"

96 – 112 cm 38 – 44"

60 – 127 cm 24 – 50"

Deck sizing PALM SIZE

EU SIZE

US SIZE

COCKPIT LENGTH

COCKPIT WIDTH

EXAMPLES

Extra small

66 – 75 cm

40 – 45 cm

Dagger Axiom 6.9 Slalom Kayak

Small

73 – 82 cm

42 – 50 cm

Keyhole

81 – 91 cm

45 – 55 cm

Dagger Mamba

Bigdeck

89 – 98 cm

48 – 58 cm

Dagger Katana

Super Big

96 – 105 cm

55 – 60 cm

Islander Fiesta

Super Tour

XXL

103 – 110 cm

57 – 62 cm

Dagger Zydeco

Putting on your spraydeck Step into the body-tunnel and pull it up until the base of the tunnel is level with your hips. Sit in your kayak being careful to avoid sitting on the back of the spraydeck. Lean back and hook the rear edge of the spraydeck under the back of the cockpit rim. Lean forward, keeping tension on the elastic, and feed the edge of deck around and under the sides of the cockpit rim. Stretch the deck away from you and hook the front of the deck over the front of the cockpit rim. At this point it is important to ensure that the release strap is outside the cockpit and easily accessible. Sit upright and check around the edge to ensure the deck is properly ﬁtted and sealed under the cockpit rim.

Removing your spraydeck Find the release handle at the front of the deck by running your hand forwards along the edge of the cockpit. Pull the handle forwards (away from you) and up to release the front of the deck from the cockpit rim. Tip – Practise removing your spraydeck and getting out of your boat in a controlled situation so that you are able to remove the deck easily, even when upside down. The swimming pool is a good place to familiarise yourself with the capsize/wet-exit drill.

SERVICE & REPAIR At our Clevedon, UK factory and headquarters we have a dedicated team, prototyping, testing, repairing and servicing the equipment we supply. If you have a problem with goods received or a customer product return, please contact the Customer Service Department. customerservices@palmequipmenteurope.com

Latex gasket replacement Ankle seal (single) assembled – one size

£23.50

Ankle seal (pair) assembled – one size

£36.50

49,00 € 67,20 €

Wrist seal (single) assembled – KS/M, KL/XL, XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

£23.50

49,00 €

Wrist seal (pair) assembled – KS/M, KL/XL, XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

£36.50

67,20 €

Neck seal (single) assembled – XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

£33.50

63,00 €

Neck & wrist set assembled – XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

£58.50

98,00 €

A complete factory fitted replacement latex seal. Price includes professional removal of the old seal and replacement with a fully stitched and taped new seal and QC check.

Neoprene gasket replacement Neoprene ankle gasket assembled (single)

£28.50

56,00 €

Neoprene ankle gasket assembled (pair)

£44.50

78,40 €

Neoprene wrist (single) assembled

£23.50

49,00 €

Neoprene wrist (pair) assembled

£36.50

67,20 €

Neoprene neck assembled

£33.50

63,00 €

A complete factory fitted replacement neoprene gasket. Price includes professional removal of the old gasket and replacement of a fully stitched and taped new gasket. Gaskets may also be fitted to garments which originally had latex gaskets or socks attached.

Sock replacement Fabric sock assembled (single) – XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

£33.50

63,00 €

Fabric sock assembled (pair) – XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

£53.50

91,00 €

A complete factory fitted replacement fabric sock. Price includes professional removal of the old sock and replacement of a fully stitched and taped new sock. Socks may also be fitted to garments which originally had latex or neoprene gaskets attached.

Waterproof zip replacement A complete factory fitted replacement zip. Includes professional removal of the old zip and replacement with a fully stitched and taped new zip and QC check. Contact us for price and details.

Cagdeck service We can fit most jackets to any deck for you. Cut to fit together, then stitched and taped. Contact us for price and details.

Water test Water test (non-warranty)

£20.00

24,00 €

A professional check of the garment followed by a full inﬂation water test. Garments under warranty tested free of charge (proof of purchase required).

Non-warranty repairs For individually quoted prices please contact the us.

WARRANTY

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED If it’s broken and our fault, we’ll fix it. If it’s broken from use, we’ll try to repair it. All Palm products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for twelve months. If at any time during the practical lifetime of the product you’re not satisfied, please return it to the dealer or contact us directly for an evaluation and help. If a Palm product is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at our discretion. Damage due to wear and tear or misuse will be repaired where possible for a reasonable charge.

Palm Equipment warranty in detail Palm Equipment International Ltd products are guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of consumer purchase. The guarantee is only valid to the original retail purchaser (“Consumer”) against defects in material and workmanship. If a product is found to be defective during the first twelve (12) months of use due to a manufacturing failure, Palm Equipment International Ltd will repair or replace at our option any defective part. The product may be sent directly to Palm Equipment or to your represented distributor or retailer (carriage/freight prepaid). For warranty claims, you must enclose the original invoice or receipt number and date of purchase, along with your name, address and daytime contact telephone number or e-mail address.

Products outside of the warranty can be repaired (please see repairs list). Each garment is assessed individually and owners are advised on costs before repairs are undertaken. This guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, nor damage resulting from abuse, alteration or unauthorised repair. Due to the vulnerability of latex seals and fabric socks, no guarantee can be given on these once the garment has been worn. Clothing must be clean and dry before being sent back for warranty and repair work. Wet or dirty products will not be repaired and will be returned to sender. Please allow up to fifteen (15) working days for items to be returned. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

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Whitewater photo: Thomas Fahrun – Bren Orton on Tomata Two, Tlapacoyan Sea kayak photo: Michael Neumann – Seychelles

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