The Palm Extrem PFD is a high specification whitewater kayaking PFD. Palm have designed it as an evolution of some of their older offerings. With this being the newest version, the standards have now been taken even higher. It now offers even greater levels of safety and performance. The Extrem PFD still features the front opening design, the high quality tough and durable Cordura construction and the super soft gaia foam buoyancy.
Once on the paddlers torso, this PFD is then held firmly closed by four buckles, a large section of Velcro and a chest harness. There are then two sets of side adjustment straps, two on the 25mm waist band. (one on each side of the waist) and two on the sides of the chest (again, one of each side). Once all of these are correctly tensioned, it should offer a snug and secure fit. The final adjustment can then be made in the shoulder strap region. The shoulder straps are also reflective for enhanced visibility.
The front of the PFD features two zip opening pockets, as well as a stud secured pocket, there is also a inner rear pocket. The main larger pocket is padded for protection and it also features a few sub dividers to keep this organised. The second smaller pocket which is located on the upper chest, there is then a second pocket on the upper chest, this is perfect for a kayak safety knife. A fourth pocket is located on the inside of the PFD, on the back panel, this is ideal for flat items such as travel documents.
Due to the Extrem PFD having a design for whitewater kayaking, it also comes fitted with an adjustable chest harness. This then enables you to add a kayak cow tail if required. The chest harness also comes fitted with a Palm APC O Ring as standard. In the event you opt to add a kayak cow tail, there is also a d ring on each side of the PFD that you can then use to secure your kayaking karabiner.
Features:
3D anti ride-up waistbelt with grip strips
7075 aluminium hardware
APC O-ring
Easy Glide nylon straps
Flex Fit
UCLan adjustable chest harness (patent GB2492084)
Utility-draw front pocket
Buckle front entry
Compatible with 10417 Hydration Bladder
Daisy chain webbing clip-in points
Dual split D-ring cowtail parks
Easy access knife sleeve
Elastic strap keepers
Internal pocket compartments
Internal rear velcro slip pocket
Reflective details
Shoulder straps tested to 3.2 kN
Webbing lash points
Specifications:
Certification: ISO 12402-5/12402-6 certified
Buoyancy: XS/S (60 N), M/L (70 N), XL/XXL (75 N)
Weight: 1334 g (XS/S), 1441 g (M/L), 1505 g (XL/XXL)
Materials: CORDURA® 500D fabric, Gaia PVC-free foam
Fabric composition: 100% nylon
