tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post3192181527583620212..comments2023-03-25T11:34:20.303+00:00Comments on Is Anyone Out There?: Reflections..Part 1Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317036646487413481noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-9408262731705701902013-06-30T21:07:50.414+01:002013-06-30T21:07:50.414+01:00You do have to wash the Paramo very often and repr...You do have to wash the Paramo very often and reproof regularly if it stops beading. Louise is right though it's a much warmer way to get wet! My Goretex Paclite is really clammy to wear, like a plastic bag! <br />As for the shoes, I've only worn them one day - they were comfy and light - even if I don't do long walks in them they'll be great for everyday.....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317036646487413481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-33838841087785483412013-06-30T20:44:14.188+01:002013-06-30T20:44:14.188+01:00I often ask how Myself, Alan, James Boulter and An...I often ask how Myself, Alan, James Boulter and Andy Walker could all get wet in Paramo at the same time if its so good?. We did on a walk in the Dales. <br /><br />For me the truth is:<br /><br />Inov-8 poor build quality and wear fast. <br /><br />La-Sportiva and Salamon are superb trail shoes <br /><br />eVent or Gore are the way to go. But a fleece is essential in bad weather under them. <br /><br />Final truth go thin socks with trail shoes. <br /><br />Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-22294127345120017042013-06-30T20:36:49.056+01:002013-06-30T20:36:49.056+01:00I also love my Paramo smock. I cannot deny that, h...I also love my Paramo smock. I cannot deny that, had I been wearing a white t-shirt and had there been a competition, when I walked into the Glen Affric Hotel last year, I would have won, BUT even on the odd occasion that I appear to have been wet during heavy rain (which could have leaked through or I could have perhaps been glowing) I have not felt cold, which for me is the most important thing. When damp I can still stop for a while to faff or eat and not feel cold, where as with previous jackets, even when dry, I have chilled very quickly, which for me is taking a huge risk.<br /><br />But as with all gear, everything is entirely personal. We both love Paramo, but I think it unlikely that I will be joining Laura in the light weight shoe thing.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-51324090398278700672013-06-30T17:12:52.386+01:002013-06-30T17:12:52.386+01:00I've never had a problem with Paramo waterproo...I've never had a problem with Paramo waterproofing - some ingress of water in VERY heavy rain perhaps, but it dries off quickly, - wet arms might be water travelling up from the wrist on the inside of the sleeve?<br /><br />This is my first venture into using light weight shoes - I do feel they might not last long but if they suit me I'll just buy them up whenever I see a bargain! I haven't tried them in the wet yet......nor with a heavy pack.....so we'll have to wait and see.....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317036646487413481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-30283395223651219652013-06-30T16:06:01.256+01:002013-06-30T16:06:01.256+01:00I liked my Terrocs to start with but was appalled ...I liked my Terrocs to start with but was appalled at their build quality. The internal heel cup soon lost its fabric covering leaving a sharp plastic heel cup ready to tear into the bottom of my hamstrings. Not good. <br /><br />The uppers also split at the flex point and started coming away from the sole unit.<br /><br />By comparison, my La Sportiva Raptors were incredibly well built and lasted very well.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong - the Inov-8's are good shoes but don't expect them to last from now to the end of your Challenge next year.<br /><br />Like Alan, I gave up on Paramo jackets because when you really need them to protect you 0- in really heavy wind blown torrential rain, they give up the ghost completely. <br /><br />I went back to ProShell Gore Tex and for the last 2 years have found it to be totally trustworthy,<br />Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-49621633457329331602013-06-30T15:55:31.803+01:002013-06-30T15:55:31.803+01:00Oooo. Those blisters look sore. Get hold of some s...Oooo. Those blisters look sore. Get hold of some second skin ready for next year but with a bit of luck and your new shoes you won’t need it.<br />You must be the only person i know who thinks Paramo is waterproof. The body on my Adventure stays dry but the sleeve are hopeless. even after proofing they still leak and wet through. I have given up with paramo.<br />Good to hear your tent was ok.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1244476622175417322.post-74272978747268525902013-06-30T12:59:11.883+01:002013-06-30T12:59:11.883+01:00So you'll be all sorted when Team Elles Belles...So you'll be all sorted when Team Elles Belles hit the trail then!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.com