Released on = October 12, 2006, 4:10 am

Press Release Author = Berghaus

Industry = Apparel & Fashion

Press Release Summary = This winter Berghaus launches its most progressive climbing
collection to date, Big Wall. Over three years in the making and with extensive
testing and development by the world\'s elite climbers, including Leo Houlding, Big
Wall takes extreme climbing kit to new heights

Press Release Body = Thie winter Berghaus launches its most progressive climbing
collection to date, Big Wall. Over three years in the making and with extensive
testing and development by the world\'s elite climbers, Big Wall takes extreme
climbing kit to new heights

Berghaus sponsored climbers constantly challege designers to create gear as strong
as their will to succeed. The development included direct input and destructive
testing from Leo Houlding and Alex and Thomas Huber on extreme faces in Patagonia
and Yosemite, which has produced gear with cutting edge design that reaches new
heights.

The result is a collection of seven exciting and ground breaking products that are
comfortable, strong and light. Most of all, they\'re worthy of the biggest challenges
the world can throw at man. This is kit for the elite, passed on to you.

Solipsist Jacket
You don\'t have to be stuck halfway up a big wall to appreciate the benefits of a
jacket like the Solipsist, packed with features that anyone wanting to escape the
elements will love.
Like all the Big Wall range there is technology in there ou probably didn\'t know
existed, let alone you needed- until now. There are micro-taped seams to reduce bulk
and weight, water resistant zips and welded pockets too, to ensure you stay
comfortable and dry in the worst weather while thermomoulded PU protection offers
added reinforcement to the shoulders. Made from GORE-TEX XCR, one of the best
waterproof, breathable and sturdy fabrics available there are a host of features
that will mark you out as a leader, harness and rope or not

Asylum Belay Parka
This is the ultimate in insulating protection, using Primaloft insulation in the
areas you need it most (the main body) and less in the areas you don\'t, the Asylum
shows you mean business, even if taht means you\'re on the way to the studio or
office and not the Alps.
Out in the elements you\'ll be grateful of the hood, handwarmer, pockets and
waterproof outer shell. And with the reflective print on the hood and cuffs they\'ll
be sure to see you coming, right until you take it off and put it in its own stuff
sac. Light, warm, waterproof, and packagable you can always be ready with the Asylum

Musashi Jacket
Made from stretch Schoeller fabric with Nanosphere technology to repel water as well
as grease and oil you can be sure the Musashi will stand up to abuse. It\'s cut with
an active fit to be close to the body and snug. With rollaway hood in the collar,
water resistant zips and the Musashi level of warmth this is more than just a
comfortable jacket.

Rak Bag an Squealer Haul Bag
Berghaus made its name with gear like this and these are more than just great
looking climbing sacs. The Rak is a Kevlar reinforced day bag that will stand up to
whatever you throw at it, and won\'t fall apart whatever you put inside it. The
Squealer is designed with two things in mind - making it strong and waterproof. It
features a waterproof roll top closure and sewn,welded and taped construction and
Cordura / Kevlar mix fabric with a ceramic coating for abrasion resistance. Thsi is
as tough as they come.

The range will be available in selected outdoor retailers from the end of October 2006



Web Site = www.berghaus.com/bigwall

Contact Details = Sophie O\'Mahony, Robson Brown PR, 0191 244 6669
sophieo@robson-brown.co.uk