The Palm Axis River Buoyancy Aid is a heavy duty, tough whitewater PFD. Designed to be dependable when it gets sticky. Bombproof fabrics and construction make this PFD ideal for running those high spate creeks.

River leaders and instructors will appreciate the features built into the design of the Axis BA by Palm. With fully stitched through shoulder straps, and plenty of buoyancy, The Axis is a well proven Personal Floatation Device.

– 75N Soft foam buoyancy.
– Adjustable Easy Glide padded neoprene shoulder straps.
– Adjustable Easy Glide glide and chest straps.
– Easy Glide Chest Harness with quick release cam buckle and load spreader
– Karabiner retainer.
– Front zip fastened pocket with internal and zip fastened external stretch mesh pockets.
– Two “D” rings and security hook contained within the pocket.
– Lash Tab to secure a flash light etc.
– Fast draining mesh inner lining.
– Reflective tape on shoulder straps
– Reflective piping around pocket.

Fabrics: Shell: 550D Ripstop Cordura®.
Colour: Saffron & Grey or Red and Grey

One of the extreme series, the axis is designed for big water yet still has been cut for freedom of movement so could still be of interest for the the freestyle/river runners amongst you. The PFD is an over the head design and is simple to put on with plenty of straps to allow for adjustment and a good fit.

The material used is what I have come to expect from Palm – heavy duty and well fastened together. The addition a front pocket with key hook gives plenty of room for additional rescue hardware like knives etc without too much bulk. Definitely worth considering.