09 January 2007

Review of the Palm Apex Icon cagdeck

I have paddled with a few cagdecks and this one rates highly.
Starting at the bottom, the deck is put together well, it has a large dry lip that travels around most of the deck but cuts off at the back which dose help to get the deck on your boat easily. It has a large section of latex on the underside of the deck which sticks to your cockpit well, and also on the top of the deck are latex panels which reduces wear and tear. All the seams are stitched and then lined with latex keeping them dry and stretchy.

Moving up the cagdeck you reach the waist tube. The great thing about cagdecks is the freedom of movement you gain from the one layer you have around your waist, this cagdeck has a neo waist tube that is cut for maximum movement and comfort, it rises higher at the front which helps to keep you warmer around the middle.
The Cag is cut very well, with the use of different shaped panels the cag is shaped to your body as it would be in the position of when you're in your kayak. This allows ease of movement and is very comfortable. The cag has one pocket that is easily accessible with your B/A on and also has latex wrist and neck seals. On the outer neo seals is a layer of reflective latex that really helps to keep you that bit warmer.
Overall I think the Apex cagdeck is warm, comfortable, durable and stylish, definatley one to consider on your next buy.

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