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Palm Equipment<\/a> hooked me up with one of their new FXr PFDs<\/a> for test the other week. <\/p>\n

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Specification:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cordura 500D
\nPullover entry
\nComfort Fit
\nWeight 1201 g (M\/L)
\nCertification EN ISO 12402-5 \/ 12402-6 <\/p>\n

Safety features:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Removable chestharness with O-ring
\n\u2022 Failsafe shoulder straps load tested to 3.2 kN
\n\u2022 Cowtail park
\n\u2022 Reflective details
\n\u2022 3D anti ride-up waistbelt
\n\u2022 Easy Glide straps Pockets Slimline zipped front pocket with D-ring and earplug compartment
\n\u2022 Chest pocket for folding knife <\/p>\n

The one thing that is clear is that the FXr<\/a> is a well designed, minimal and extremely well priced rescue PFD<\/a>. All good things in my book.<\/p>\n

It’s had a few runs out now and a full review will be appearing in The Paddler and the site shortly. In the meantime here are some closer images of the FXr<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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