
Zenith Short-Sleeved Jacket
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A summer whitewater jacket for warm days on the river.
When the sun’s out and the water’s warmer, you don’t always want a full drytop — but you still need something to keep the chill off, block the wind, and keep your boat dry. The Palm Zenith Short Sleeve Jacket is what we recommend for those classic summer paddling days: Kaituna laps, surf sessions, or warm afternoon runs around Murchison. It’s made from breathable XP 2.5-layer fabric with soft GlideSkin neck and bicep gaskets, giving you just the right amount of protection without overheating. The twin waist seals well over your spray skirt, and the zip chest pocket keeps essentials close. At Canterbury Kayaking, this is our go-to short sleeve top for whitewater paddlers who want comfort and function in warm-weather conditions.
- Breathable, waterproof XP 2.5-layer fabric
- Super comfortable GlideSkin neoprene neck gasket
- GlideSkin neoprene bicep gaskets keep water out while remaining flexible
- YKK AquaGuard zip chest pocket for secure storage
- Twin waist helps seal against your spray skirt
- Velcro-adjustable neoprene waistband for a snug fit
- Weight: 470g (S), 502g (M), 532g (L), 567g (XL), 608g (XXL)
- Materials: XP 2.5-layer fabric, breathability 5,000 g/m²/24hr (A-1 method), waterproofness 10,000 mm
- Fabric composition: 100% nylon (polyurethane coated)
- To get the best fit, compare your body measurements to the size charts below.
- Height – From the floor to the top of your head, best measured against a wall.
- Chest – Measure horizontally under the armpits around the fullest part of your chest and shoulder blades.
- Waist – Measure the waist circumference at the smallest part of your waist.
- Inside leg – Measure from your ankle bone to your groin.
Metric Size Chart
Size | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Inside leg (cm) |
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XS | 166 – 170 | 78 – 86 | 64 – 72 | 74 – 76 |
S | 170 – 174 | 86 – 94 | 72 – 80 | 76 – 78 |
M | 174 – 178 | 94 – 102 | 80 – 88 | 78 – 80 |
L | 178 – 182 | 102 – 110 | 88 – 96 | 80 – 82 |
XL | 182 – 186 | 110 – 118 | 96 – 104 | 82 – 84 |
XXL | 186 – 190 | 118 – 126 | 104 – 112 | 84 – 86 |
Imperial Size Chart
Size | Height (ft) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Inside leg (in) |
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XS | 5'5" – 5'7" | 31 – 34 | 25 – 28 | 29 – 30 |
S | 5'7" – 5'9" | 34 – 37 | 28 – 31 | 30 – 31 |
M | 5'9" – 5'10" | 37 – 40 | 31 – 35 | 31 |
L | 5'10" – 6' | 40 – 43 | 35 – 38 | 31 – 32 |
XL | 6' – 6'1" | 43 – 46 | 38 – 41 | 32 – 33 |
XXL | 6'1" – 6'3" | 46 – 50 | 41 – 44 | 33 – 34 |