When scaling the highest peaks and facing mountain challenges head on, you must have the right gear, nothing can be left to chance. Crazy‘s technical clothing has been developed to fully meet the genuine needs of mountaineers, who look to eliminate the unnecessary and have clothing that guarantees performance whilst being lightweight. Once again, Fast&Light technology forms the inspiring principle behind Crazy’s mountaineering collections, focussing on the choice of fabrics and how they combine to deliver ultra-light garments that preserve all your energy for the ascent.
Last, but by no means least, Crazy‘s technical performance doesn’t mean compromising on style: this Valtellina company is already well-known for the quality of its colour and design, with pieces offering a completely original and recognisable style.
1. JKT ACCELERATION MAN. With super lightweight fill specifically dedicated to speed mountaineering, Acceleration Man jacket is the crown jewel in Crazy’s collection for specialists and mountaineers who don’t make compromises. The cut is technical and performance-focussed, while the style is the unmistakable one by Crazy. Jkt Acceleration Man features an outer fabric in water-repellent nylon and a lightweight fill made from the innovative Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation, without internal lining. The hood, lined with an internal mesh, perfectly contours the body shape, while the large pockets with double-slider zip closure will keep everything you’ll carry around safe. Recommended retail price €240.00
2. T–SHIRT ACCELERATION MAN. Acceleration is the T-shirt designed by Crazy for Fast&Light technical mountaineering, created with the most demanding users in mind. Crazy’s iconic style combines with performance-focussed, revolutionary, high-breathability Polartec® Delta™, the fabric with elevated knit structures that increase airflow. The construction with contrast-colour flatlock seams and bi-colour scheme with reflective logos is typical of Crazy’s signature look. Recommended retail price €80.00.
3. PANT ACCELERATION MAN. Acceleration trousers are Crazy’s hiking garment par excellence, in pure Fast&Light style. Acceleration Man trousers are available in the same colours as the Acceleration Man jacket, for a matching outfit that is ideal for all sorts of adventures at altitude. The trousers’ construction makes use of Stretch Series and Endurance Light fabrics. The elastic waistband is very conformable thanks to a flat and glued hem, while the hand pockets, equipped with an invisible zip closure, are great for keeping your essentials safe. The rear oblique pocket and the thigh pocket feature a zip in tune with the colour theme, while the ankle circumference can be easily adjusted thanks to the press studs. Style and comfort for your summit feats! Recommended retail price €175.00
4. JKT OXYGEN WOMAN. Oxygen Woman is the latest generation of hybrid jackets by Crazy and, perfectly capturing the spirit of the Fast&Light approach, it is ideal for speed trekking and hiking. The outer fabric is in water-repellent nylon while the lightweight fill is made from the innovative Polartec® Alpha® Direct insulation, without internal lining, to ensure maximum comfort even in rainy weather and low temperatures. The large breathable panels in Revolutional microfibre fabric offer quick and easy body moisture dispersal. The hood, detailed with an elasticated hem, ensures a perfect fit even with the helmet on, while the large hand pockets with zip closure will keep everything, you’ll carry around handy. Recommended retail price €230.00
5. T–SHIRT OXYGEN WOMAN. This T-shirt for Fast&Light technical mountaineering has been created for the most demanding mountaineers by those who experience the mountains on a daily basis. It is made from performance-focussed, revolutionary, high-breathability Polartec® Delta™, the fabric with elevated knit structures that increase airflow. The construction with contrast-colour flatlock seams, the printed patterns and reflective logos are some of the most iconic elements of Crazy’s signature look. Recommended retail price €80.00
6. PANT OXYGEN LIGHT WOMAN. Oxygen Light Woman are the most technical trousers in Crazy’s performance apparel offer. Inspired by Valeria Colturi’s experience and knowledge in the field of speed ski mountaineering, Crazy presents these trousers in a model fully dedicated to speed hiking, in pure Crazy style: same-day round-trips up the mountain and ridge traverses will really make you appreciate the comfort of materials and cut featured by the Oxygen trousers.
Fresh, bielastic fabric comes with DWR finish and Graphene membrane, that significantly improves the qualities of the fabric, in particular temperature control, abrasion resistance, electrostatic and antibacterial properties. Innovative elastic band and adjustable cuffs via a glued system and ultra-flat Cobrax buttons. Lumbar back pocket and hand pockets with zip closure. Recommended retail price €170.00.
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