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  • Unisex

Palm Kaikoura PFD

ITEM# 11730
£190.00
  • Large front pockets with internal compartments, clip-in points and two-way zips for VHF radio aerial
  • YKK quality front zip
  • Neoprene lined underarm for comfort
  • CORDURA® fabric
Size guide

Wind, waves and exposure – open water can remind you how small we are. The Kaikoura is perfect for tackling big adventures, whether you're using one blade or two. Flex Fit buoyancy foam is the final word on comfort and safety. With carefully placed pockets and stowage, the Kaikoura will carry everything you need, close to hand – even when conditions get rough.

  • Large front pockets with internal compartments, clip-in points and two-way zips for VHF radio aerial
  • YKK quality front zip
  • Neoprene lined underarm for comfort

Features

  • • 3D anti ride-up waistbelt 
  • • Easy Glide nylon straps 
  • • Flex Fit 
  • • Vent Mesh liner 
  • • accessory mount point 
  • • adjustable shoulder straps 
  • • compatible with 10417 Hydration Bladder 
  • • fleece lined hand warmer pockets 
  • • front zip entry 
  • • internal pocket compartments 
  • • pocket clip-in point 
  • • reflective details 
  • • two zip front pockets 
  • • velcro rear pocket 

Certification

  • ISO 12402-5/12402-6 certified (UKCA approved)

Buoyancy

  • XS/S (60 N), M/L (70 N), XL/XXL (75 N)

Weight

  • 1144 g (XS/S), 1286 g (M/L), 1320 g (XL/XXL)

Materials

  • CORDURA® 500D fabric

Fabric composition

  • 100% nylon

Men's and unisex PFD sizes

  • Metric
  • Imperial
Chest (cm)Weight (kg)
XXS 68 – 80 30 – 50
XS/S 78 – 94 40 – 70
M/L 94 – 110 60 – 90
XL/XXL 110 – 126 80 – 110
3XL/4XL 126 – 140 >110

PFD fit guide


Chest
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.
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. PFD weight ranges are printed inside Palm PFDs on the ISO label.
Fitting your PFD
Chest (in)Weight (lb)
XXS 27 – 31 66 – 110
XS/S 31 – 37 88 – 154
M/L 37 – 43 132 – 198
XL/XXL 43 – 50 176 – 242
3XL/4XL 50 – 55 >242

PFD fit guide


Chest
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.
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. PFD weight ranges are printed inside Palm PFDs on the ISO label.
Fitting your PFD

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