Palm atom immersion suit mens white water dry suit. So new in fact palm dont, as i write this, even have it on their website so here is our little overview and a few pictures. The atom suit is the all conditions whitewater drysuit from palm. A fully adjustable storm hood smooth nonchafing glideskin neck seal low maintenance tizip masterseal zippers and double taped socks complete this design to protect you from extremes. For the latest palm gear, news, and events, subscribe to our newsletter. The flexible low maintenance ykk aquaseal zips are pressure tested to 500 mbar making them watertight. Palm stikine advice needed the uk rivers guidebook. When i started out i bought a palm sidewinder cag, which worked well, but looked rather functional. I will give it my best shot, but please keep in mind that this is the only drysuit i have ever tried, and that i write these words after using it only once.
The bora is the new ocean and touring drysuit from palm. Featuring innovative construction technical cut and utilising only the toughest materials available. I just purchased a palm sidewinder torrent drysuit with the identical. The zip used across the shoulders seems to be perfectly positioned and the full shoulder and pretty much all other. The dry suits listed below are designed to keep you dry even if you end up in the water. I never know why many designers of kayak gear feel the need to put granddad patches on the shoulders and elbows that stand out a mile. Palm dry suit for sale in uk 39 used palm dry suits. Sure dry feet are more comfortable, but i am worried about the vulnerability. I really want a drysuit, and the palm stikine seems like a good choice. A flexible masterseal entry zip heavy duty double taped socks and uk made latex seals are all features you know you. Palm sidewinder torrent drysuit the uk rivers guidebook. Proposition 65 safe water and toxic enforcement act of 1986 warnings required. The cascade is the entry level surface immersion suit from uk company palm equipment. We appreciate your decision to purchase dive right in scuba.
Hitting my 5th year of paddling, i decided that it was high time i got a dry suit. The mens relief zip, the womens atom with drop seat is. We were told that the wait time was 4 weeks for tech dry standard and 5 weeks for custom hdc. Featuring a comfortable yet dry glideskin neck and an adjustable storm hood the bora will keep you warm and dry when the weather comes in. The latest drysuit from palm is the atom suit, availabe in both mens and womens cut this is the best of palms atom jacket made into a new, simpler, tougher whitewater suit the atom will take you through every white water adventure in warmth and comfort. Designed with those cold winter months in mind the xp 4layer material and palms 4d multiarticulated cut. The palm aleutian immersion suit is palms sea specific drysuit sporting. Based upon palm equipments successful atom jackets, the atom drysuit features a reduced number of seams, with those seams that are there positioned to minimise wear and create an extremely comfortable drysuit. Giving a dryer ride than their neoprene brethren, these garments can be more favourable paddling attire especially during winter. The suit is constructed from waterproof and breathable xp3 layer fabric with reinforcement at high wearing areas elbows, knees and seat. Palms team proven atom jacket has been made into a new simpler tougher whitewater kayak drysuit. Had a close look at a palm sidewinder torrent suit the other day and it. With lightweight flexible masterseal zips and our 4d cut to maximise freedom of movement the torrent will take you through every whitewater adventure in. Palm kaikoura tour from palm available from bournemouth canoes, woodmill and other stockists.
Its hard to define the exact water temperature and conditions when you need to wear a dry suit for safety, because often times in the overlap between 45 to 70 degrees fahrenheit a wetsuit may work as well as a dry suit. Here is a summary of the problems weve had since the purchase of 2 drysuit 1 woman tech dry standard and 1 men hdc tech custom in midjune 2015 form local distributor dive shop in qc canada. Dry suit hoods in cold water, most body heat is lost from the head. Susan long appeared to be genuinely suprised when i showed her the photo of the cf200 fabric sinking in a glass of tapwater while the clx450 trilaminate fabric sample floated. Norway to nepal new zealand to newcastle the torrent suit has been a faithful friend to whitewater river rats around the globe. A surface immersion suit is more commonly known as a drysuit and unlike a wetsuit this is designed to keep the wearer completely dry in the water. Palm torrent drysuit in bluejet greymist inc underfleece. Palm atom dry suit white water and general paddling drysuit. The spark suit is designed as a lightweight freestyle freeride suit, because of the freestyle aspect its built as a semi dry meaning as standard it comes with neo ankle gaskets and a glide skin neoprene neck as well as the standard latex wrists and.
With the palm atom now on the shelf we have at least a dozen options available in the shop from palm, peak uk, typhoon, yak and kokatat for you to have a look at so if your thinking about a drysuit this winter pop in for a cup of tea and a chat. I got a great deal on a palm sidewinder torrent drysuit, but its pretty heavy and it seems more like a winter suit. The palm bora is a high performance ocean going and coastal paddling drysuit. Palm atom mens drysuit new palm equipment product shop. Palm flex formed foam cutwraps around torso vent mesh lining and neoprene under arm patches palm 3d anti rideup waist system ykk front zip entry with closure cover easy glide strap adjustment throughout. Palm sidewinder bib and brace 15 jun 2012 sidewinders are a very common sight on the sea kayaking circuit, and come into their own for those times when a drysuit is too much but you want more than a wet suit or shorts can provide. The cascade suit is a multipurposesport drysuit with a diagonal ykk aquaseal frontentry, allowing for easy closure. Dry suits or surface immersion suits as they are sometimes called are the ideal choice for paddling around east anglia in the winter or in any cold conditions. Palm spent a lot of time and effort redesigning their white water range both for looks and for fit. A tough drysuit for demanding white water sessions, as well as general paddling. Palm sidewinder drypants size xxl kayak fishing dry trousers new with tags. The ykk aquaseal system makes it more comfortable and easier to operate than a brass coil zip.
This is consistent with padis drysuit course where the two types are compared, and with specific mention in jjs book, the fundamentals of better diving. Here, youll find many options to choose from, including the popular aqualung heat zippered drysuit hood. Collected a few new shiny bits of kit over the winter, new lid, blades, drysuit and boat first buy was a sexy palm sidewinder torrent excellent bit of kit, has made my winter courses so much more enjoyable, but also means squirt boating all winter. The palm cascade is a multipurpose drysuit suitable for various watersports.
The atom has a simplified cut and durable xp4 layer fabric construction with reinforced high wear areas. The mens version with a front relief zip and a womens version with a drop seat. The classic has the entry zipper over the shoulder, the torrent has the zipper on the back. I know that it may be sweat but my legs are always damp though i have been. At palm headquarters, our dedicated team offers prototyping, testing, repairs and servicing of all palm. Im planning to take it out on the coast in a few days, so i was wondering if id be able to stay cool if i wear that in 70 degrees. The difference between the straighter cut atom suit legs and the torrent. Having been using the palm spark suit now for 2 years fairly solidly i decided it was time to put some thoughts into words. Palm equipment atom back zip whitewater kayak drysuit. After nearly 8 long weeks waiting we get our drysuit. Whatever your paddling discipline, be it whitewater, touring or fishing its no fun if you are cold and wet. The bora is palms ultimate cold weather drysuit for sea and coastal. Bdm metal drysuit zip before using the drysuit you must close the zip and lubricate it using northern.
This dive right in scuba product can expose you to cretin chemicals which are known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Review palm kaikoura tour buoyancy aid solent sea kayaking. Thats why a quality dry suit hood is such an important accessory. Palm 2016 equipment atom back zip whitewater kayak drysuit. Drysuit hoods from dive right in scuba dive right in scuba. Palm stikine kayak drysuit aw121 includes undersuitcreated originally for a sourcetosea stikine river expedition. The ultimate cold weather drysuit for ocean and coastal exploration. Palm atom dry suit top end whitewater drysuit with plastic rear entry zip the newest whitewater drysuit from palm, the atom suit is a replacement for the popular torrent drysuit and features latex neck and wrist seals, fabric socks and a plastic shoulder zip.
Palm gave me a replacement, this new suit leaked so they taped up one of the panels on the chest but i still get off the water and my clothes are damp. The new cut reduces the number of seams positioning them to minimise wear. Size large this suit is so new it is still in the packet. For example a replacement fabric panel on a drysuit. With a free choice of the market, i was after something that fitted well, was tough and looked good.
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