Palm

Palm

Tired of wearing old sweaters to navigate battered boats, paddlers Andy Knight and Bob Slee established Palm in 1979 to fulfill the simple need for gear that kept a kayaker dry and wouldn’t fall apart. Today, Palm designs equipment and apparel for paddlers who dare the wildest whitewater, risk the harshest open ocean or cherish the calmest lake. Palm issues an ongoing pledge to all kayakers: "If you paddle... we make it." They back their promise with a range of river-tested equipment that has grown to cover every aspect of paddle sport on a global scale. Whether it’s a paddle, wetsuit, PFD or semi-dry top, Palm provides performance gear you can count on.

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Palm Semi-Dry Top - Element, Long Sleeve  (For Women)
 
Wear if You Dare
By Waterwoman from Northern California on 03/18/2009
Describe Yourself:
Casual Athlete
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Unfortunately I am having to send this item back. The workmanship and quality seem great for the price. The gaskets on the top are however outrageously tight. It cut off the circulation to my hand when I slipped it on my arm. My veins were popping out on my hand as it turned red. I wasn't about to try it around my neck after that. I'm a pretty normal medium sized person and I even have pretty small wrists. I think the material used for the cuff/gasket design is definatey for an extremely small wristed person or just not the right material.
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Palm Semi-Dry Top - Element, Long Sleeve  (For Women)
 
Great quality but neck too tight
By outdoor girlVerified Reviewer from monticello, arkansas on 02/02/2009
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off
Best Uses:
Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Overall great quality item but with no adjustment at the neck putting on and taking off painful if not impossible without help from a friend. This was with ordering next size up as others had suggested. Regretably had to send back due to this issue as otherwise found it to be of highest quality and would otherwise recommend.
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Palm Semi-Dry Top - Element, Long Sleeve  (For Women)
 
Much Love
By Di from Petoskey, MI on 08/24/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off
Best Uses:
Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Competitive Athlete
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Greatest semi-dry top I have ever owned. I am a size 10/12, but I got the large. The medium was too small, so I suggest ordering up a size. The color looks great, totally different from the photos. The neck is very comfortable, but the wrist gaskets were pretty tight. I stretched the gaskets with some beer cans -- now I have NO problem getting them on/off. Worth every penny!
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Palm Semi-Dry Top - Element, Long Sleeve  (For Women)
 
Great but order bigger size!
By Pearling Vixen Does a Face Plant from Half Moon Bay, CA on 06/27/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off
Best Uses:
Kayaking
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
I've been using this for pool sessions and surf kayaking (ocean waves). It stays considerably warm despite being only a semi-drytop. I like the neoprene neck much better than the adjustable velcro neck on most semi-drytops. It's quite durable like most Palm equipment. This top has been run into the sand several times and doesn't show any wear. Since it is a semi-dry only, water does get in through the neckline during a roll but much less than other tops I've used. It is a very tight fit (great for warmth) but for comfort that makes it difficult to get on and even more difficult to get off. Order the next larger size than you typically would for more comfort. The bright orange safety color is certainly unappealing, but it looks great on! Much better than the picture here demonstrates!
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Palm Semi-Dry Top - Element, Long Sleeve  (For Women)
 
Palm semi-dry top
By kris from cool ca on 06/14/2008
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off, Sleeve cuffs too small, Small
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Comments:
for Kayak use
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Palm Element Dry Suit - Long Sleeve (For Women)
 
Great drysuit for the $!
By whitewatergalVerified Reviewer from San Rafael, CA on 12/05/2007
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable
Cons:
Hard To Put On Or Take Off
Best Uses:
Boating, Colder Water, Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
This is a great drysuit for whitewater kayaking in cold water. The only drawback is the zipper in back. I have to get a helping hand to zip it on or off. The booties give a completely dry seal and keep my feet toasty and warm.
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Palm Semi-Dry Top - Element, Long Sleeve  (For Women)
 
Warm, waterproof and great movement
By JETVerified Reviewer from New Zealand on 10/15/2007
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Dries Quickly, Durable
Cons:
Hard to get wrists off
Best Uses:
Paddling
Describe Yourself:
Weekend Warrior
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments:
Excellent for sea kayaking - easy to put on, warm, dry and comfortable, roomy to allow paddling movement - difficult to get wrists off with damp, cold hands.
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