The PaddlerUK magazine May 2015 issue 2 | Page 45

in association withassociation with in in association with in association with w w THE UK S ULTIMATE ULTIMATE ONLINE THE UK S ONLINE www.nswatersports.com 01642 520234520234 www.nswatersports.com 01642 520234 PADDLESPORT STORE! PADDLESPORT STORE! 01642 520234 01642 had a top left in my size. Roll on just under a year and Palm have released the 2015 version of the Zenith. So what makes this year’s Palm Equipment Zenith so different to last years. Well, the most obvious is the new colour scheme. The main body of the top is now one bright single colour with the inner skirt tunnel a contrasting bright colour.This particular jacket is Sherbet (orange) with aqua contrast. The other colour way is Aqua with a lime green contrast. Less obvious is the new neck and arm seals. The GlideSkin seals have been significantly updated with a newer material and is now all black. There are no latex seals at all on the short sleeved version of the Zenith. The long sleeve version does have latex wrist gaskets with adjustable neoprene over gaskets just like the Fuse and is also available with a cut specifically for female paddlers. The XP 2.5 layer fabric and feels a little heavier duty than the fabric used in the Fuse jacket and like the Fuse it also has the improved taping. The outside of the Zenith includes a very large zip accessed pocket that spans the chest of the jacket. This pocket isn’t waterproof and includes a drain hole to allow water to escape. Over the last couple of weeks I have managed to try the Palm Zenith out a few times. In all honesty I was probably again pushing the envelope a little. But I found that when combined with a Palm Kaituna Neoflex top it was still comfortable. The Zenith will be seeing a great deal of water times during this summer. Tech specs G G G G G G G G G XP 2.5-layer fabric. YKK AquaGuard zipped chest pocket. 630g (L). 4D cut. Ultra Stretch neoprene gasket. Ultra Stretch neoprene bicep gaskets. Velcro adjustable neoprene waistband. Twin waist. Reflective details. Exploring your local waterways has never been easier. Agile and stable, the Roam is at home on whitewater, and also efficient enough to cover miles on the lake. Outfitted with wrap around support from the Contour Surround seat, and smart ideas like the versatile mesh storage bag. Available in two sizes, 9.5 and 11.5. ROAM 11.5 WWW.DAGGEREUROPE.COM | AVAILABLE IN EUROPE FROM PALM EQUIPMENT