PALM Adult Size Chart from Kayakproshop.com

Palm Equipment has been designing and manufacturing functional "Gear for Paddlers and Boaters" for over 20 years. By focusing our expertise on paddle sports and boating, by knowing our customers and water they adventure out on, we are able to create and market the highest quality products suited to the most demanding users. During that time Palm's team of world-class boaters has pushed their own limits and the limits of Palm Equipment further and further. Because of this our customers can breath easy, safe in the knowledge that if these users' can't break it, neither can you.

We really do develop and torture-test our fabrics, in the lab and out on the water, testing for delaminating, seam integrity, abrasion, and comfort.

We use the best components; our latex seals are the best in the world and sized for each application, our dry suit zippers are second to none, we specify the highest quality neoprene, and we use Dupont Cordura® reinforcing patches in all high wear areas.

Mobility Cut means that we tailor each garment for the intended use, applying our 20 years of experience by factoring in an insulating layer when we design the pattern, incorporating pre-bent elbows, extra roomy shoulders, and tapered stretch waists for minimal bulk. The results are products that fit properly and doesn't interfere with your activity.

Frankly, we feel that we build and sell some the very best gear you can buy.

Unisex Size Chart

The size chart is a general guide for Palm equipment water wear. All sizes are consistent throughout each piece and are available in XS S M L XL XXL, unless otherwise stated. Palm water wear is cut in conjunction with a layering system and for the style of water sport activity you are pursuing. The measurements refer to body size and not garment dimensions.

Unisex	Xsmall	Small	Medium	Large	Xlarge	XXlarge
Chest	32-34"	36-38"	39-41"	42-44"	45-46"	47-48"
	81-86cm	91-97cm	99-104cm	107-112cm	114-117cm	119-122cm
Waist	26-29"	30-32"	33-35"	36-38"	39-40"	41-42"
	66-74cm	76-86cm	84-89cm	91-97cm	99-102cm	104-107cm
Inside Leg	28"	29"	30"	32"	33"	34"
	71cm	74cm	76cm	79cm	81cm	83cm
Continental	42	44	46/48	50/52	54	56
Bootie Size	Small	Small	Medium	Large	Xlarge	Xlarge
Ladies	8	10/12	12/14	14/16	16/18

Women's Size Chart

Dry Suit Booties

Your drysuit comes with booties. Constructed of our tough, durable XP200 waterproof/breathable fabric. Sizes are UniSex which means that they are listed in Mens sizes. Women sizes are general one size more (i.e. a mens 9 is a womans 10)

UniSex	Small	Medium	Large	Xlarge
Shoe Size	5-8	8-10	10-12	12+

Shown is size 10 foot which fit comfortably in the medium bootie with room for a medium weight sock. The Large booties fit loose with plenty of room. The Xlarge bootie was very roomy and would require pulling the bootie up around the ankle to fit in my shoe.

Dry Suit Bootie Options

Your drysuit comes standard with the bootie size listed in the size chart. To change your booties size you will need to send the drysuit to Rainypass.com for a bootie upgrade. Please allow 2-3 weeks for this change. Currently Palm does not allow bootie changes in their suit (i.e they all come shipped to us as outlined in the size chart).

Palm DrySuit Features

Single Tunnel Waist System

- The outer neoprene skirt's single adjustment point waist cord draws evenly around the waist and combines with the gripper rubber to produce an effective seal against sprayskirt tube when required and ventilation when the seal is not needed

Waterproof Zippers

- The waterproof zipper is the most important single feature of a dry suit because it determines the ease of entry as well as immersion protection. Palm uses the best paddlesport dry suit zip in the world.

- The polyurethane fabric and nickel silver teeth give the strongest and most waterproof method of fastening a dry suit.

- The Rear entry on the Stikine reduces bulk, does not interfere with range of motion, and is much easier to step into and put on.

- By passing across and behind the shoulders instead of over the shoulder the zipper doesn't chafe or create a conduit for water by extending into the skirt tunnel.

- The Stikine also features a relief zip that is identical to the entry zip just shorter. After extensive testing with men and women, Palm determined that the horizontal position offered the best compromise between functionality and comfort.

Seamless crotch

- Eliminates a vulnerable seam and wear point.

- Reduces bulk and discomfort when seated.

- Allows unrestricted movement.

Seam Construction

- Quality waterproof seams are the hallmark of the very best products;

- All seams are fully taped and tested to give total waterproof protection.

- Seams are designed to fall outside of high abrasion areas for long life and comfort.

- The seams are stitched with threads that are nylon bonded when joining neoprene to fabric

- The seams are stitched with polyester threads when joining fabric to fabric.

- All seams are "suter tested" to assure waterproof construction

Latex Seals System

- We use the finest natural rubber latex seals for the most effective method of stopping water entry.

- All Latex Seals are protected by over-cuffs constructed with neoprene and nylon to prevent abrasion, UV degradation, and high velocity water entry.

- Latex Seals are designed and sized for specific areas; neck, bicep, and wrist.

- All Latex Seals are specially prepared, stitched into the fabric then seam taped for a very strong, watertight seal. Much more durable than glued seals.

- Latex Neck Seals are trim-able for best fit.

Articulated Sleeve Design

- Allows full and unrestricted movement and places the seams away from high exposure areas, making for a more durable, waterproof garment.

Waist Cord

- The waist cord provides the most effective way of cinching a waist tunnel reducing water entry and ride up.

- Easy single adjustment point draws evenly around the waist

- Cordura reinforced draw cord eyelet assures longevity.

Reflective Components

- Reflective logo and piping on the sleeves allows for increased visibility on the water.

- Front Mesh Pouch

- Suitable for holding waterproof items.

- Key clip on the inside.

Reinforced Patches

- High abrasion areas are reinforced with our strongest fabric, DuPont Cordura®;

- Elbows: from the tricep to the under part of the forearm ending at the over-cuff.

- Knees: starting at mid-thigh and extending down over the knee to the ankle over-cuff.

- Seat: each side from the lower back to the back of the mid-thigh

Fabrics

XP200 - breathable 4-Ply Laminate

Face Fabric: Mini-ripstop Tactel nylon (115g/m2)

Membrane: Porelle microporous polyurethane (30micron)

Backing Fabric: Tricot locknit polyester (50g/m2)

Lamination Method: 'Hot Dot' adhesive matrix (11% screen)

Special Finishes: water repellent fluorocarbon coating on the face fabric

Watertightness H2O: >20,000mm hydrostatic head

Breathability: Moisture vapor permeability = 5000g/m2/24hrs

The XP200 Advantage:

At Palm, we utilize the highest quality materials in the production of our XP200 4-Ply fabric. We choose a face fabric with the best combination of strength and wear comfort, a membrane with the highest level of breathability, and resilience, and the softest knitted lining for great moisture dispersal. We ad a water and a stain repellent to the face fabric, which helps to keep water and contaminates from penetrating the face fabric.

XP200 utilizes a 'hot dot' lamination process. The adhesive is laid down as a series of small dots that bond the layers together. Palm specifies an 11% matrix resulting in 89% of the membrane left untouched. The advantages of this are two-fold; any water penetrating the face fabric has space to move around between the face fabric and the membrane, reducing the water buildup that can cause delaminating in normal off-the-shelf 3-ply fabrics. The water drains between the layers more quickly when hung to dry, enabling it to dry completely. Also, the breathability of XP200 is better than many other 3-ply fabrics because of the lower adhesive content between the layers.

It is the unique fusion of materials and construction process that makes XP200 the most effective 4-ply fabric available tailored specifically to perform in the harshest conditions.

XP150 - breathable 3-Ply Laminate

Face Fabric: Nylon 6.6 mini ripstop

Coating: microporous polyurethane (50g/m2)

Backing Fabric: locknit polyester (40g/m2)

Lamination Method: polyurethane adhesive

Special Finishes: water repellent fluorocarbon coating on the face fabric

Watertightness H2O: >15,000mm hydrostatic head

Breathability: moisture vapor permeability = 4000g/m2/24hrs

The XP150 Advantage:

XP150 is our lighter weight 3-ply fabric. It is a 'hybrid' laminate. This means that it is a combination of coated face fabric laminated to a knit liner.

The face fabric is lightweight yet strong with a tight weave to encourage water to bead and roll off ­ this increases breatability. The face fabric is coated with a microporous polyurethane that provides high waterproofness and breathability. A high quality lightweight knitted liner is then laminated to the coating protecting it and helping to disperse moisture on the inside of the fabric helping the fabric to breathe.

Because the knit liner is there for protection against abrasion, the coating is thinner increasing breathability and further reducing the weight of the fabric.

XP150 is the number one choice as a lightweight, hard wearing, and hard working 3-ply. It's superior breathability and durability combined with a light and comfortable feel gives you the edge when faced with physically demanding situations.

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