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Jul 2009
11:08am, 29 Jul 2009
9,736 posts
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eL Bee!
how do they cope with the straps of a racsac - I've found that all the Paramo kit leaks through the point of contact
And never sit on the wet ground in Paramo leg kit unless you want a really wet bottom!!
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Jul 2009
11:33am, 29 Jul 2009
10,793 posts
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flanker
I've never had that problem with the Velez. The main reason for me is the comfort, the lack of rustle and, primarily, that the pump liner deals with sweat far, far better than any membrane I've ever tried, and being a very sweaty man...
Granted the water may come through the fuera as it is only a (now heavily!) DWR'ed windproof, but I'm not really bothered about a bit of soak through as I'll be generating far more underneath anyway!
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Jul 2009
11:59am, 29 Jul 2009
9,737 posts
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eL Bee!
I find that the 'pump' doesn't work particularly well - and that I get rivers of wetness pouring out of the arms and the waist.
Kit works well in non-humid conditions - like when you are skiing, but I'm yet to be convinced of their value in 'our' climate!
Shame really, because I like the concept, and the designs are top notch!
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Jul 2009
4:08pm, 29 Jul 2009
8,146 posts
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Velociraptor
Full-body Kamleika for me.
I've been completely unimpressed with the Nikwax Analogy thingummy-doodah that Paramo uses. I always end up with water running down the insides of the arms and dripping on to my hands.
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Jul 2009
4:12pm, 29 Jul 2009
10,813 posts
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flanker
strange how it works differently for different people. That's exactly why I hate Gore and eVent kit, never mind all the own brand versions.
And anyway, unless it's cold I'll be in vest and shorts. Wet's fine. If I can get away with it, I'll just be taking the fuera. It depends if they are fussy on the 'waterproof, not windproof' criteria.
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Jul 2009
4:37pm, 29 Jul 2009
9,742 posts
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eL Bee!
According to the Final instructions we have to present our full kit list at registration - AND have to be there in person (no registering other folk if your are a 'team'!)
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Jul 2009
4:39pm, 29 Jul 2009
10,815 posts
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flanker
Yep, so it says. The Furea looks like a waterproof to the unknowing though 
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Jul 2009
4:45pm, 29 Jul 2009
8,147 posts
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Velociraptor
If the weather is like this, I'll be wearing my waterproofs AND carrying a set of tennis-ball windproofs.
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Jul 2009
4:47pm, 29 Jul 2009
15,070 posts
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KinkyS
Yeah, leave it to the well 'ard men to run around in their shorts and vests, I'll be covered in waterproofs from head to toe too
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Jul 2009
5:00pm, 29 Jul 2009
1,154 posts
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Anna Finn
I'll have to join the 'well 'ard men' team as I get too hot in more than vest and shorts. Unless it's actually snowing. Sometimes not even then...
I just realised that I hadn't put the route on my GPS - but done that now. Finished packing as we're off up to Keswick in the morning. Lovely place and my OH has never been there so I'm looking forward to showing him round.
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