Top Gear! - Paramo

“
a run to harris
for haris
In 2008 I completed the London 500g of pasta a night,
Marathon – after some vomit energy drinks, the odd pint
issues – and vowed not to run of stout and, of course, Jelly Babies!
another marathon for at least
When the weather turned sour,
five years. Two years later I found
and being in Scotland this
myself on West Sands beach in St
happened frequently, I donned my
Andrews, famous from the Chariots of
Quito waterproof. With its innovative
Fire opening scene, starting a 263 mile
zips and breathability, it kept my
trans-Scottish ordeal which involved
torso dry and relatively sweat-free,
running more than a marathon a
making what could have been a
day for nine days. The reason for this
very uncomfortable 4-5 hours into a
lunacy was the tragic death of my best
more tolerable experience. When I’d
friend Haris Ahmed in March 2010.
received a pair of Páramo Cambia
In his memory I would run to the Isle
Long Boxers I’d thought them a
of Harris, a trip he planned but never
touch goofy. Little did I realise their
had the opportunity to complete. The
brilliance! By wearing them every day
run would raise money for a building
(alternating between my two pairs!)
in his memory at the Malaika Kids
I avoided the inevitable long-distance
orphanage in Tanzania.
runners’ leg chaffage – unfortunately
Supporting me, with a car carrying there was little to be done for my
my stuff was Gareth Mottram. I derriere! The Páramo gear helped
completed the emotionally, physically me keep going in sometimes adverse
and mentally demanding journey in conditions, one of the numerous
46 hours 25 minutes, inspired by Eddie helping hands which allowed me
Izzard having completed an even to achieve what proved a sizeable
more ambitious mission last year. I ran challenge. Thanks Páramo!
through 50mph winds, relentless rain, ” Ed Lemon
up 600m passes, on busy roads and
in scorching heat, fuelling myself on
Páramo Reversible Shirts
For when you
want one baselayer
that can deal
with a range of
conditions and
activities...
Unique among baselayers
in offering a simple, versatile
solution to choosing a
baselayer – with two
baselayers in one:
• Fleecy side to the skin keeps
you warm and dry
• Smooth side in actively cools you.
They’re survivors!
• Durable and robust
• Fast drying whatever the
temperature or humidity.
Great for a range of
situations:
• Worn alone, they are wind
resistant and you’ll feel dry
even in drizzle
• Under a windproof gives you
excellent breathability and
comfort
• With a waterproof you get a really
powerful weatherproof unit
• Layer with a Cambia or second
reversible shirt if needed.
Mountain Pull-on & Mountain Vent Pull-on
Close-fitting unisex pull-on with
deep chest zip, secure chest pocket
and scooped tail. Mountain Vent
upper arm vents provide
intelligent ventilation when
worn with our vented
jackets/ smocks.
Mountain Pull-on 331g
Fir
Moss
Mountain Vent Pull-on 354g
Greengage
Ladies’ Challenger and Men’s Explorer Pull-on
Pull-ons with a generous cut and chest zip.
Front pocket has twin zips to allow
secure storage, handwarming
or ventilation through to skin.
Ladies’ Challenger
Pull-on 361g
Cerise Thistle
Moss
Lentil
Cobalt
Men’s Explorer
Pull-on 395g
Moss Chilli
Pepper
Navy
Chilli
Pepper
Black
Black
Navy
Black
Black
Ladies’
Mountain
Men’s
Mt Vent
Cambia Underwear
Technical underwear which
enables your Directional
System to reach its full
potential – keeping you dry and
comfortable from the inside out.
Men’s Long
Boxers 82g
Ladies’ Briefs
35g
Black
Navy Men’s Boxers 70g Navy
Also available in a double pack
Ladies’ Micro
Shorts 40g
Men’s Briefs
60g
Black
Navy
Ladies’ Long
Johns 125g
Navy
Men’s Long
Johns 130g
Navy
Locate a retailer
Our independent retailers know
Páramo well and can offer technical
help tailored to your needs. Find
one close to you or the area you are
visiting – go to paramo.co.uk and
click on How can I buy Páramo?
Visiting London?
Call at our Covent Garden flagship
store to peruse the whole range,
check out new innovations and join
our Páramo Points loyalty scheme.
Find us at 29 Henrietta Street,
WC2 or phone on 020 7379 8615.
NEW
Choose a Páramo Partner
retailer for expert advice
combined with a whole superstore
of stock at your fingertips...
From September 2010, selected
retailers will be able to organise any
garment you need from our entire
warehouse of stock to be speedily
delivered to an address of your choice.
You get the best of both worlds –
friendly, helpful service and complete
choice from our whole range of styles,
colours and sizes. There are special
regularly changing offers too – only on
the Páramo Partners portal!
Visit paramo.co.uk
/paramopartners to
discover a new and
satisfying way to shop!
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For more information on sizes and colour availability visit paramo.co.uk or call 01892 786444