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Paramo Product Of The Month

The latest OUTDOORSmagic Advertorial from Paramo

Posted: 11 March 2009
by Paramo

Last month we showcased our Ladies’ and Men’s Velez Adventure Light Smocks. The Velez Adventure Light provides all the multi-activity features of the best-selling Velez Smock but comes with a FIXED roll-away hood, as requested by competition and race entrants where this feature is a requirement to guarantee protection in all weather conditions. In addition it utilises Nikwax Analogy Light, a new lightweight fabric that gives Full Directional waterproof performance.

This month we introduce you to our New Fuera Ascent & Summit Hoodie

Our new technical Summit Hoodie and Fuera Ascent are an exceptionally versatile mid layer/windproof combination for worldwide summer alpine and multi-activity use. Designed to offer the equivalent functionality and protection as our top of the range Aspira Smock or Jacket but with added flexibility, it’s harness, rope and helmet compatible and suitable for temperature extremes of -20º to +20ºC.

The Directional Fleece/Windproof fabric provides renewable water-repellency and moves water away from you while providing excellent insulation, breathability and windproofing. The generous sleeve/torso vents allow excellent temperature control and work systemically with one another to create a highly flexible duo, precisely adjustable for variable conditions.

Garment Features

Summit Hoodie - RRP £110 | 580g

Contoured cut designed to fit under the Fuera Ascent Jacket.

Underarm panelling gives excellent freedom of movement for climbing.

Scooped tail for lumbar protection when stretching or bending.

Reinforced fabric at shoulders and neck provides extra protection.

Easy access forward-positioned sleeve/torso vents with two way zips provide excellent airflow with minimal water ingress even in rain.

Two-way front zip with protective baffle.

Elasticated cuffs are easily pushed up for cooling.

One zipped vertical pocket on chest for secure storage of small items.

Storage and handwarming from two map-sized pockets above harness level.

Hem cord for additional temperature control, prevents rucking when load carrying.

Hidden hood adjustment for precise fit, including under a helmet.

Made from Nikwax Fleece fabric.

Fuera Ascent - RRP £80 | 380g

Reduced flap and weight through contoured fit.

Helmet friendly hood with wired visor offering vertical and horizontal adjustment to maximize visibility. When rolled and secured, the hood seals the neck area.

Underarm panels provide excellent freedom of movement for climbing and other activities.

Scooped tail for lumbar protection when stretching or bending.

Precisely adjustable cuffs with hook & loop fastening, so sleeves can be secured or easily pushed up.

Two-way reversed front zip for temperature control.

Easy access forward-positioned sleeve/torso vents with two-way zips provide excellent airflow with minimal water ingress even in rain. Vents are still accessible when wearing a pack and allow access to inner layers.

Handwarming and storage from two zipped pockets above harness level.

Hem cord for additional temperature control, prevents rucking when load carrying.

All features designed for single gloved hand adjustment.

Made from Nikwax Windproof fabric.

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Lucky Jim

Very disappointing on the weight front - nearly a kilo for the two??

Way over-engineered with all those zips, vents and wotnots.

Definitely not for me!

Posted: 12/03/2009 at 22:32

Trevor D Gamble

Oooh! Controversial opinion on Paramo land here. I'm ruled out of the equation though usually as cannot afford most Paramo kit anyhow! But I think I sure would if I could do.

Posted: 12/03/2009 at 22:52

Lucky Jim

Great idea to separate shell and liner and with less engineering (lose the vents and zips) and light weight liner and wind shell they could make a combo that came in at less than 500 gm that would also be perfect for all those that say Paramo's too hot in Summer (true!).

I love the Paramo system for Autumn through to Spring and a BIG FAN of the kit and concept.

This looks geared towards climbers or something, which I'm not. ( and if I was I'd just get an Aspira)

Posted: 13/03/2009 at 07:39

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