Paramo Product Of The Month

Páramo Aspira System – for extreme environments

The Páramo Aspira System is the waterproof system designed for high performance in the most extreme environments. The combination of hard-working Nikwax Analogy fabric in designs that are harness, helmet and glove friendly can take you into the fiercest conditions – but still be soft enough to sleep in! Available in male and female specific designs.

Nikwax Analogy fabric excels in the harshest conditions – pumping perspiration away from you as you work hard to protect your insulation whatever the outside humidity or temperature. The combination of the breathability of Soft Shell with the weather protection of hard shell comes in a warm, soft, flexible garment. Aspira design comes from consultation with outdoor professionals with the emphasis firmly on functionality and performance. Attention to detail is foremost – pocketing where it’s needed, head protection without compromising vision, ease of ventilation, operation with gloved hands – contributing to the highest spec system and the greatest comfort for the wearer. Salopettes and Aspira Trousers also available.

Men’s Aspira Smock RRP £275
Men’s Aspira Jacket RRP £250
Ladies’ Aspira Smock RRP £250

Suggested Usage: High Mountain activities including: Mountaineering expeditions, Polar/Arctic travel and expeditions, Alpine climbing, UK winter climbing, UK winter walking and scrambling (above the snow line), ice climbing, ski mountaineering, snow sports, Mountain Search & Rescue, Outdoor Professionals/Guides.

Highest specification waterproof smock for mountaineers of all disciplines and those entering the most extreme environments.

Men’s Aspira Smock

• 8 individual control features allow 26 easy ways to adjust your temperature to your own comfort level
• Fixed hood with volume and frontal adjustment (designed to fit over all climbing helmets), and wired visor for maximum protection and visibility. Rolls conveniently away when not in use
• Upper arm vents provide adjustable upper body ventilation and temperature control
• Front panel with twin front zips allow access to inner garments and vast range of temperature control with up to 8 ventilation combinations
• Uncluttered front panel – ideal for harness use
• Extra reinforcing material at shoulders and elbows for durability and protection
• Articulated arms and shoulders for perfect fit and maximum freedom of movement
• Wide cuffs with velcro and popper fasteners, provide adjustable ventilation, even allowing sleeves to be rolled up
• Concealed waist and hem drawcords give additional airflow control
• Extra long scoop tail back for maximum protection
• Drip skirt which directs water away from the wearer’s legs onto the ground
• Removable foam pads provide an additional air gap within the jacket, which allows air to circulate and moisture to be moved away. Particularly useful when heavy rucksacks are worn
• All essential controls (drawcords & zip pullers) can be operated with a single gloved hand
• Differentiation of zip pullers to avoid confusion in use

Men’s Aspira Smock RRP £275
S, M, L, XL, XXL in Fire/Silver, Cobalt/Mid Grey
Fabric: Analogy Waterproof by Nikwax - treated with Nikwax TX Direct®
Average Weight: 868g

Ladies’ Aspira Smock

• Fixed hood with volume and frontal adjustment (designed to fit over all climbing helmets), and wired visor for maximum protection and visibility. Rolls conveniently away when not in use.
• Upper arm vents provide adjustable upper body ventilation and temperature control.
• Further ventilation via two-way chest zip with poppered internal storm flap.
• Deep chest zip opens to waist level, allowing access to inner garments, waist drawcord and internal pocket. Also facilitates putting on and taking off the smock.
• Uncluttered front panel – ideal for harness use.
• Extra fabric at shoulders and elbows for durability and protection.
• Articulated arms and shoulders for perfect fit and maximum freedom of movement.
• Wide cuffs with velcro and popper fasteners, provide adjustable ventilation, allowing sleeves to be rolled up.
• Concealed waist and hem drawcords give additional airflow control.
• Scooped tail for maximum protection.
• Drip skirt which directs water away from the wearer’s legs onto the ground.
• Removable foam pads provide an additional air gap within the jacket, which allows air to circulate and moisture to be moved away. Particularly useful when heavy rucksacks are worn.
• All essential controls (drawcords & zip pullers) can be operated with a single gloved hand.
• Reflective piping for increased visibility.
• Female specific design.

Ladies’ Aspira Smock RRP £250
XS, S, M, L, XL in Fire/Burgundy (XS–XL), Dawn Blue/Mid Grey (XS-L) Plus for Autumn/Winter 2008-09 Cerise/Chilli Pepper (XS-XL)
Fabric: Tough polyester microfibre outer fabric Nikwax Analogy Directional Pump Liner, All treated with Nikwax TX Direct®
Average Weight: 865g

So, if you have a taste for competition or a thirst for adventure, find out more about the Aspira System and the whole range of Páramo garments – visit www.paramo.co.uk

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