The PaddlerUK magazine July 2015 issue 3 | Page 80

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in association with

in association with

PalmVantage
Women’s jacket

www.palmequipment.com
By Anne Egan

The Palm Vantage is a beautifully
designed jacket for use in both paddling
and off the water. It’s 3D cut facilitates
comfortable movement along with the
pre-bent elbows.The wind and the rain
are kept at bay by the waterproof outer
layer and heat is retained whilst also
being breathable from the inner layer
construction.
Style wise the jacket really has that look which
allows uses in a variety of environments including the pub! Personally I used it on my
SUP whilst paddling on the Thames and also to
keep the cold wind out whilst walking on a
typically chilly walk through St James Park in
March. The hood is generously constructed and
adjustable and the peak allows great visibility
whilst staying dry. The dropped hem at the back
is helpful in keeping one's behind dry whilst
paddling or walking. The wrist cuffs are easy to
adjust to keep the water out and the waist
adjustment again helps retain the heat and
keeps the wind and water out.

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The Vantage comes in only one colour
combination of purple and turquoise but it’s one
that I like. All in all an perfectly lightweight to
wear and carry, with an essential large front
pouch in which to store large items or to warm
your hands as it is fleece lined and very cosy. A
very impressive practical jacket.
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Purple
WS‚ WM‚ WL‚ WXL

XP 2.5-layer fabric
YKK AquaGuard zipped
kangaroo pocket.
Handwarmer pocket with
fleece lined backing
406 g (WM)
Female specific 3D cut
1/4 zip opening
Velcro adjustable cuffs
Drawcord adjustable waist
Dropped rear hem
Volume adjustable‚ helmet
compatible storm hood