Surf Brand Gets Nikwax Analogy

Pssst.... a little bird just told us about an interesting option for anyone with a yen for Paramo clothing, but who finds Paramo's cut a bit on the loose side.

Cornish-based surfing brand Finisterre is producing a range of waterproof clothing which, like Paramo, are manufactured in Paramo's Colombian factory using Nikwax Analogy fabrics.

As a surf brand, Finisterre was attracted to Paramo by it's use of recyclable polyester and the performance advantages of the fabrics. The actual garments are instantly familiar as are the principles they use - clock those vents on the Humboldt smock for example, but we're reliably informed that the cut is sleeker and closer than Paramo's sometimes rather spacious designs particularly on the women's versions.

We reckon that makes them an interesting option for anyone who's built on the slim side and wants a closer-fitting, arguably better-looking garment than Paramo's stock cut. Another option would be Furtech.

You won't find Finisterre kit in outdoor shops, seeing as they're a surf brand and all, but you can buy either from a limited number of surf stockists or direct from Finisterre's own web site at www.finisterreuk.com where you can also find product photos and information plus some neat videos running through the features of the clothing.