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The focus is on women's-specific kit this winter
at Paramo with the launch of a High Mountain clothing
system designed for women, by women.
Along with the High Mountain stuff, there are other new
products designed to cater for both women and men including
new styles of Paramo's reversible baselayers.
Women's High Mountain Kit
 Paramo
says it's responding to a growing demand from women doing
'hard mountaineering' and wanting to buy Paramo clothing
that fits them and the new kit was developed in conjunction
with female outdoor professionals.
The result is the new Ladies' Aspira Smock and
Ladies' Aspira Trousers both using the familar Nikwax
Analogy directional fabrics with their excellent moisture
management qualities, durability and renewability.
The smock version of the Aspira was chosen for the
women's specific treatment because, Paramo says, of the
uncluttered front panel, which is ideal for harness use, the
easy venting via the long, reversed front zip and the
helmet-compatible front hood. Articulated arms and shoulders
are designed for good mobility.
Meanwhile, the matching trousers include reinforcement in
key abrasion areas like the backside, knees and ankles. The
trousers also boast the brilliantly named 'access all areas
seat' which allows the waist band to stay in place while,
er, other areas are access during what Paramo
euphemistically calls 'comfort stops on the hill'. Oooh, I'm
just going to powder my nose.
Okay, it's a delicate area, but an important one for
women hill-goers, so it's nice to see Paramo addressing the
issue and hopefully, scoring a bulls-eye - watch this space
for a test coming soon.
The trousers can be worn next to skin or teamed with
Paramo Stretch Pants in extreme cold conditions. Side zips
provide extra ventilation when needed.
Ladies' Velez Adventure
 Also
new to the waterproof line-up is the new Ladies' Velez
Adventure top, basically a fixed-hood, women's specific
version of the existing Velez Smock and aimed at
multi-activity users.
That's walkers, mountain bikers, adventure racers and
similar. Like the men's version, it features unique twin
zips at the front (for rapid cooling when required), fully
articulated shoulders and elbows for freedom of movement and
a drop tail for lower back protection all teamed with a
roll-away integral hood.
New Trekker Hoodie And More
Also new this winter is the Trekker Hoodie, basically a
hooded version of Paramo's reversible shirts with a relaxed
fit for all-round use. Again it can be used next to skin or
teamed with other items from the range for more extreme
conditions.
The new Parameter S fabric is 15 per-cent lighter which
is wind resistant, fully reversible and quick drying.
Also new are ladies and men's Cambia sport vests and
men's briefs.
More details at www.paramo.co.uk
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