Paramo Velez Adventure Light on general release plus cunning windproof / fleece duo new.
We thought you'd appreciate a quick preview of what's
new from Paramo for
this spring 2009,
which includes a new lighter version of the Velez Adventure and an
interesting fleece / windproof combo.
Velez Adventure Light
We've already
reviewed
the
Velez Adventure Light,
which has been available as a limited edition from Paramo's London
store over the winter, but from this spring, the garment will be on
general release from Paramo retailers all over the UK.
A lighter windproof shell fabric saves a whopping 19 per-cent over a
standard Velez Light without compromising performance. It also features
a very decent adjustable fixed hood with wired peak and we've found it
very effective for walking, climbing and biking. The fixed hood also
means that it's eligible for adventure race use and at 590 grammes all
in, the weight is reasonable too.
Summit Hoodie and Fuera
Ascent Windproof Jacket duo
The idea behind the combination of fleece and windproof is
to give similar levels of protection to the top of the range Aspira
Smock or Jacket but with more flexibility. Worn together they should be
effectively waterproof or either garment can be used on its own. Paramo
estimates that it should handle temperatures from 20 above to 20 below
freezing point.
Matching two-way torso and arm zips should give efficent cooling,
there's a helmet-friendly wired hood and drop-tail for maximum
protection, freedom of movement is said to be 'excellent' and there are
plenty of handy pockets for stowage.
Paramo's designer, Greg Care says ‘the focus of this design
is to produce an upper body ‘system’ that allows
complete freedom of movement and avoids changes on routes.
When climbing, geared up with a rope harness and pack I need one set of
water repellent clothing that can be easily adjusted without garment
changes – allowing a comfortable transition from the cold
morning to a warm/hot afternoon.
'Having this inevitably increases safety, reduces time loss, eliminates
the need to remove my pack, with less risk of dropping gear and no
disruption to my climbing rhythm. The Fuera Ascent combined
with the Summit Hoodie does just that.’
Cambia Sport Range
Made from reversible Paramater T, Cambia baselayers are
designed to be high wicking one way round and warmer the other as well
as being lightweight, stretchy and fast drying. New Cambia Sport Ts are
cut for minimal flapping and come in a two-tone design in vest, short
sleeve and long-sleeved form. There's also a new short-sleeved zip-neck
offeriing extra cooling options.
Mpre Information
You can catch Paramo's new designs at the OS Outdoors Show at the NEC,
27-29 March, 2009. More information at
www.paramo.co.uk
