Palm Rescue Hybrid PFD

Product detailed description

Key features and modularity

• Buckle front entry - quick donning and securing even in difficult conditions.
• UCLan adjustable chest harness (O-ring) - secure cowtail attachment and controlled release.
• MOLLE compatible layout - reconfigurable configuration of pockets and mounting points (2× front, 1× rear).
• 3D anti ride-up waist belt, adjustable shoulders andremovable leg straps - the vest does not roll up and stays low on the torso.
• 50 mm harness strap,7075 Al hardware, shoulder straps tested to3.2 kN.
• SOLAS reflection, integrated whistle, unique inventory ID, multiple mounting points, 2× cowtail park clip.

Additional information (CZ)

The Palm RESCUE HYBRID life jacket is the ideal equipment for water rescue. The vest can also be variably supplemented with 2 front and 1 rear pocket, via MOLLE attachment points.

The water rescue vest is equipped with the patented adjustable UCLan safety chest harness. The vest has a front entry design with a SOLAS reflective tape buckle. A safety whistle is also included.

UKCA approved to ISO 12402-5/12402-6 (swift water rescue).

Parameters:

• 3D anti-winding belt
• 50 mm chest harness strap
• aluminium fittings 7075
• safety shoulder straps tested to 3.2 kN
• compatible with MOLLE
• adjustable chest harness size UCLan with O-ring (patent GB2492084)
• adjustable shoulder straps
• inventory unique identification number
• multiple attachment points for accessories
• removable foot straps
• 2× cowtail park clip
• weight: 1947 g (M/L)
• cORDURA® 500D fabric, Gaia PVC-free foam

Design and durability

ExternalCORDURA® 500D resist abrasion when working on the shore and in troughs. The filling consists ofGaia PVC-free foam for reliable buoyancy and comfort. ModularMOLLE the interface allows you to "tune" the PFD to the type of intervention (PLB, knife, pulleys, prusiks, first aid kit) and your team's standards. The concept is designed for long term deployment of emergency services (floods, SRT training, safety assurance).

What is it suitable for?

✅Swiftwater / SRT - controlled movement in the current, rescuing the swimmer, anchoring and towing.
✅Fire & Rescue - modular equipment, high visibility (SOLAS), robust hardware.
✅Safety kayaker / team support - quick dressing, clean "parking" of the cowtail, clear layout.

Technical parameters

Size chart - unisex (chest circumference)

Measurehorizontally under the arms over the fullest part of the chest and shoulder blades. The ranges correspond to the figure - not to the dimensions of the vest.

PFD Fit Guide - measuring and fitting

• Chest: Measure horizontally under the arms around the fullest part of the chest and shoulder blades.
• Weight: Include any equipment you will be wearing.
• PFD buoyancy label: Proper seating is more important than choosing a buoyancy category based on weight. All Palm PFDs have buoyancy above the CE/ISO minimum; weight ranges are listed on the ISO label inside the vest.

1. Enable all straps and buckles.
2. Dress the vest and securebuckle front entry.
3. Tighten from the waist to the shoulders; in the working/paddling position, make sure that the vestnot picking up when pulling upwards and that the chest harness is not overstretched.

About Palm Equipment

Palm Equipment founded in 1979 by Andy Knight in Somerset, UK. The mission is simple:making equipment for the paddler - safe, functional and long-lasting. Development is done in-house, production in its own factories in Hanoi (VN), European facilities are complemented by Asbach (DE). In addition to PFD, Palm also represents related brands (e.g. VE Paddles, Islander) and works with a network of specialist shops and centres worldwide; it has long supported education and safety on the water.