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Palm FX Buoyancy Aid

SKU

PM-FX

Men's PFDs

	XXS	XS/S	M/L	XL/XXL
Chest	68 – 80 cm27 – 31"	78 – 94 cm31 – 37"	94 – 110 cm37 – 43"	110 – 126 cm43 – 50"
Weight	30 – 50 kg66 –110 lb	40 – 70 kg88 – 154 lb	60 – 90 kg132 – 198 lb	80 – >110 kg176 – >242 lb

Women's PFDs

	WXS/S	WM/L	WXL/XXL
Bust	82 – 90 cm32 – 35"	90 – 98 cm35 – 39"	98 – 106 cm39 – 44"
Weight	40 – 60 kg88 – 132 lb	50 – 70 kg110 – 154 lb	60 – >80 kg132 – >176 lb

Kid's PFDs

	KXS/S	KM/L
Chest	56 – 68 cm23 – 27"	68 – 80 cm27 – 31"
Weight	20 – 40 kg44 – 88 lb	30 – 50 kg66 – 110 lb

Measure yourself:

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

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. Pop in and try the gear on to be sure of a good fit.

From £115.00

The FX from Palm is a staff choice, with the kayak department at Robin Hood Watersports loving the low position of floatation as it gives fantastic freedom of movement. Think of it as the ultimate river play PFD, for big volume, big wave adventures or laps of your local playrun. The comfiest, coolest looking buoyancy aid you'll find. Underneath the bright, clean outer, failsafe shoulder straps and ample foam help keep you safe in your whitewater playground.

Details

FEATURES

Materials

Nylon 200D

Entry

Pullover entry

Fit

Comfort Fit

Safety features

Failsafe shoulder straps tested to 3.2 kN
Reflective details

Adjustment

3D anti ride-up waistbelt
Easy Glide straps

Pockets

Slimline front pocket

Weight

877 g (M/L)

Certification

EN ISO 12402-5 / 12402-6

I am certified

These PFDs pass ISO 12402-5 (water sports) and ISO 12402-6 (paddlesport) standards. The majority of our PFDs have up to 20% more buoyancy than the ISO/CE standard and our whitewater models have up to 40% more buoyancy than the 50 N required. Palm were the first to make PFDs to these ISO standards.

Comfort Fit

Layered sheets of soft foam conform to your body shape keeping the PFD comfortable and secure.

Failsafe Shoulder Straps

A continuous loop of webbing (tested to 5 kN) runs through to the PFD down to the 3D waistbelt for security under load. They tighten without bunching thanks to the enclosed pulley system. Excess webbing can be stored in strap keeper pockets on top of the front panel of the PFD.

3D anti ride-up waistbelt

A grippy rubber finish prevents your PFD from riding up when in use, and the adjustable waistbelt is positioned on the inside of the buoyancy foam panel for full contact around your waist.