A bit more pre-show glitz for you and if it looks like we're
foisting low kwoll scans of a pre-publicity brochure off on you,
there's a reason for that - we are foisting low kwoll scans of a
pre-publicity brochure on you...
We've just got some details of the 2001/02 stuff from lakeland
climbing guys Lyon Equipment. They bring in Petzl, Julbo, Beal,
Ferrino, Ortlieb and Montrail plus others. Some neat new stuff on
offer for 2002 including a new brand of rock shoe - Tenaya - made in
Spain but endorsed and developed with Yosemite rock master Ron
Kauk.
New Helmets From Petzl
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Petzl Elios Toop - funky
stripes
extra holes and a price tag of
£40
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The French company are bringing out a pair of new climbing
helmets both called 'Elios' and they're due in the shops this
November in time for the Scottish winter season. Aimed at
mountaineers who need to use a head torch, the main advantage of the
Elios Class and Elios Top over previous Petzl helmets seems to be
what's described as an 'ergonomic shape', which allows it to sit
lower on the head and allow a slimmer cut. Apparently it's the use of
an ABS - thermo-formed polycarbonate - shell material that makes this
possible.
Good news for climbers who found that the Ecrin and the Roc Ecrin
sat a little high on their heads making hoods restrictive or
unwearable. The 'Top' is the flashy looking version with more vents
and slinky stripes and should retail for around £40, while the
'Class' at £30, comes in plain white and has fewer holes. Both
get a thumb-wheel adjustment mechanism. Weight between 310g and 350g
depending on size.
Tenaya Rock Boots
Also in the shops for November, just in time for the winter snow
and ice, are five new rock shoes from Spanish UK debutants Tenaya.
One slipper, three lace-up shoes and a velcro-fastened beastie aimed
at beginners through to hot shots. Price between £53 and
£60 and developed with Ron Kauk who evidently now spends his
spare time signing the all round 'Amigo' shown in the pic.
Sharp Shades
There's a new pair of slinky shades from French brand Julbo,
which are due out next month. The £70 'S-Cape' - geddit? - were
developed with the help of Chamonix-based guides and feature, wait
for it, Julbo's own 'ALTI-chrome x4 photochromic lenses'.
Bronzed French looks are complemented by removable side
protection, ergonomically designed flexible arms and a soft,
shock-resistant nose rest, just in case someone clips you on the
schnozz...
Mobile Phone Case
Like it or not, a lot of mobile phones get out on the hill these
days, so the new Ortlieb Boxit 5.0 mobile phone case should plug a
gap in the market. At £25 it's not cheap, but then neither are
mobiles. It floats on water and there's an 'audio membrane' from WL
Gore which means you can use the phone while it's still protected. In
tests Lyon say, the case remained watertight for 30 minutes at a
depth of one metre. Should be in the shops this month...
