Pierre Allain

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Mike Parsons

GREAT INNOVATORS: PIERRE ALLAIN ( 1904-2000) Part of a series about ‘great innovators’ which includes Nansen, Mummery, Dulfer, Welzenbach,Whillans, Pierre Allain aka PA, Vitale Bramani (Vibram), Geo Finch and others. The series also includes ICONIC PRODUCTS; Whillans box, harness and … Continue reading →

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Tricouni

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Mike Parsons

TRICOUNI nails. Part of the series which includes; Whillans box, harness and Alpiniste pack, PA rock boots, Eckenstein and Salewa crampons and others. see also GREAT INNOVATORS: Felix Genecand aka Tricouni Part of a series which includes Nansen, Mummery, Dulfer, … Continue reading →

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Waterproof Jacket

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Mary Rose

 PRODUCT BIOGRAPHY: Breathable Waterproof Jacket Part of a series of product biographies of key outdoor products tracing their evolution. These are linked to other series including Great Innovators and Iconic Products. Sources:  Mike Parsons and Mary Rose, Invisible on … Continue reading →

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