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It’s been a few years since Palm release a basic PFD. The Palm Equipment Alpha PFD <\/a> is exactly that, a no frills back to basics PFD that is also ICF approved so can be used by paddlers in whitewater slalom.<\/p>\n

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What you get is a slab over the head PFD with adjustability at the shoulder and waist. The PFD<\/a> is constructed from a light weight ripstop nylon (in this case Jet grey) with contrasting straps and logo in aqua. This matches the new 2015 Palm Fuse<\/a> perfectly.<\/p>\n

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Inside of the Alpha<\/a> is a small pocket. You could fit a key in there or indeed anything else of a similar size. The pocket is fastened using a strip of Velcro and has plastic D Ring inside to clip your keys into.<\/p>\n

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The straps used in the Alpha<\/a> have good quality buckles. The shoulder straps even have a small amount of padding.<\/p>\n

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As yet I haven’t tried the PFD<\/a> in anger. But given the multiple adjustment points and the inclusion of Palm’s rubber strip to the waist band of the Alpha<\/a> I am confident that when I use it in my swim test that it will still in place.<\/p>\n

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

Sizing Vs Bouyancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

XXS (40N)
\nXS\/S (50N)
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\nXL\/XXL (70N)<\/p>\n

Palm Size Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Materials – Nylon 50D ripstop
\nEntry – Pullover entry
\nFit – Comfort Fit
\nSafety features – Bartacked shoulder straps with pulley adjustment
\nAdjustment – 3D anti ride-up waist belt and Easy Glide straps
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\nWeight – 607 g (M\/L)
\nCertification – EN ISO 12402-5 \/ 12402-6 ICF 6.12 kg
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