Palm

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.

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.

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!

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!

for Kayak use

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.

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.