Personal Floatation Sizing - Buoyancy Aids / PFD's
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/UKCA certification. PFD weight ranges are printed inside Palm PFDs on the ISO label.
Bear in mind the clothing you choose to wear will also affect your ability to swim. Putting things in your pockets will also add overall weight. Consider what you will be carrying and wearing when choosing a PFD size.
Outerwear, Layering & Neoprene Sizing
IN-BETWEEN SIZES
Outerwear – MB (Medium Broad) for men has the length of a Medium and the width of a Large.
LT (Large Tall) has the height of an Extra
Large but the chest and waist of a Large.
WSR (Women's Small Relaxed) for women has the length of a Small and the width of a Medium.
Layering & neoprene – MT (Medium Tall) for men's longjohn wetsuits has the width of a Medium and the length of a Large.
NEOFLEX
Our 0.5 mm neoprene NeoFlex fabric is super stretchy but becomes even stretchier when wet. Choose a close fit when you try it on dry, it's intended to be snug.
KIDS
Height is the most important measurement when buying for children.
Footwear Sizing
Gloves Sizing
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.
Helmet Sizing
Circumference – Measure around the largest area of the head, above the eyebrows and ears.
Spraydeck Sizing
Paddle Sizing
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).
