New Paramo winter jacket
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
No knowledge of this model in particular but Paramo very well respected in SAR circles, more so even than Keela.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
I've not worn the Paramo cycle jacket as slightly put off by the presence of a hood, albeit foldable.
Paramo is now my brand of choice for anoraks generally - will never buy another goretex that's for sure as Paramo is vastly superior
Paramo is now my brand of choice for anoraks generally - will never buy another goretex that's for sure as Paramo is vastly superior
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
yet another clothing manufacturer who thinks people with big chests and shoulders don't go out side and sit around in kaftans ! 49 inch chest FFS
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I use the Velez Light Smock for winter/foul weather riding, camping, dog-walking and going to the supermarket and find it brilliant. Downsides is the price and it's a bit bulky. As a cycling garment it works very well as does the Quito jacket. It's light and comfortable to wear and is readily adjusted to meet different temps/conditions.
Too warm for summer use though.
Too warm for summer use though.
Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
That's odd, as the majority of reviews are to the effect that the fit tends to be baggy or boxy. I am a registered fat knacker with a 48 inch chest, and XL Paramo fits me fine, Vista, Velez, Halcon, , Mountain Vent and Fuera. Cubester is a prop forward with a 50 inch chest, and wears XL in a Pajero and a Fuera.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
All my Paramo gear is on the looser end of the scale, was quite surprised.
I tried the Ciclo on in store but found it quite heavy, certainly a winter only jacket, but looked well made as it should be for the cost.
I tried the Ciclo on in store but found it quite heavy, certainly a winter only jacket, but looked well made as it should be for the cost.
Origamist
Legendary Member
Paramo stuff is great - I use the Quito for walking. However, I don't use it on the bike - a bit too heavy, baggy and not compact enough to stow easily. Sizing def comes up big - they expect layering underneath. I'm between a M and a L and I'm 6ft 2 and 14 stone.
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mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Not tried Paramo yet, but hoods are brilliant for cycling in the rain, as long as they're one-hand quick-release, so you can get them out of the way if needed.
SavageHoutkop
Veteran
- Location
- South Manchester-ish
Paramo hood doesn't do any good for me unfortunately when I try use it to keep rain out of eyes. Patagonia hood for me is great but the jacket itself isn't waterproof enough. Still highly recommend the Paramo though just wish the hood fitted me better. It doesn't bother me at all when the hood is down.
Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
The Vista hood is wired and rolls down to form a snug collar. It is adjustable for volume and face fit, using cinch cords. My old Velez hood is / was detachable, and is currently making itself scarce. The Halcon hood rolls into a snap-locked collar. The Fuera hood is wired and rolls down into itself. Also adjustable for fit and volume.
I don't know of any brand who make clothes for different body types. All of my tops have an unneccessary amount of slack around the tummy, but Paramo is better than most. I think they work on an average user of fitter/slimmer build than high-street fashion. Rohan tend to use this fit as well.
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
Regatta seem to be able to make clothes that fit people with big shoulders/chest.
as do Altura.
Craghopper XXL is just too neat under arms to be comfortable for wearing them properly. which is a pity as the Kiwi trousers go up to 42 inch so what sort of person do they think has a 42 inch waist and a small chest.
Columbia stuff is great, but only if you buy it in the states , because guess what . yup in the UK you cant get anything that fits.
utter crazy .
I've had this same issue with Vaude and other brands, under the arms is too restrictive. Why of why do designers do this? I now use a std test. I put my hand into the opposite armpit of the jacket. If I can feel a ridge of material, it wont work. I need to feel a transition from jacket arm to torso.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
As a surfer in my younger years I'm quite big under the arms and always end up having jackets that are too big because they are right under the arms or as big as tents. The Paramo fitted well in that respect and so prices though it is, it got my cash. The Alturas and Enduras were much too tight.
