SHANDAR (men / women) is a high-performance windbreaker featuring a premium Italian windproof membrane. Designed for high-intensity activities in cold winds—trail running, ski touring uphill, fast hiking, cycling, summer mountaineering—it provides effective wind protection while maximizing internal moisture wicking. The go-to garment when performance matters, weather is unstable, and protection without restriction is essential.
1. Ultra-light fabric with targeted protection
SHANDAR (men / women) uses a recycled technical fabric woven in Europe, engineered for:
- excellent windproof protection against cold gusts,
- maximum breathability to support intense effort phases,
- rapid drying after sweating or light moisture,
- minimal bulk when packed in a bag or pocket.
This is not a hardshell: SHANDAR (men / women) is not designed for prolonged rain. It excels during activity when managing body temperature is the priority.
2. Designed for movement
The ergonomic cut and flexible materials allow SHANDAR (men / women) to perfectly follow the user’s pace. Whether climbing fast or trail running, it:
- avoids the overheating typical of waterproof membranes,
- limits wind chill,
- adapts to technical movements and pace changes,
- remains quiet and comfortable in motion.
Its dynamic comfort is immediate: you quickly forget you’re wearing it—until the wind picks up.
3. Role of SHANDAR (men / women) in a 3-layer system
SHANDAR (men / women) serves as the outer layer for intense efforts in dry or mildly variable weather. It pairs perfectly with:
- Base layer: merino t-shirts BIAFO (men / women), MEFONNA (men / women), SHIRWALI (men / women), MOLVENO or ISEO.
- Active midlayer: KOKANEE (men / women) for insulation on the move.
When weather worsens (cold rain, strong wind, snow), switch to a hardshell like SKORA (men / women), LONAK (men / women) or LONAK-XT (men / women).
4. Comparison with RAVEN (men / women) and hardshells
Within the AYAQ range:
- SHANDAR (men / women) is the lightest and most breathable—ideal for sustained efforts.
- RAVEN (men / women) offers higher protection thanks to a Sympatex membrane on the front, while remaining very breathable.
- SKORA (men / women) / LONAK (men / women) / LONAK-XT (men / women) provide full protection against rain and strong wind but are less suited for continuous maximal effort.
Each garment has a specific role: SHANDAR (men / women) is the choice when performance is the priority.
5. 100% European manufacturing
SHANDAR (men / women) is produced within AYAQ’s usual European supply chain:
- recycled technical fabrics woven in Italy, France, Portugal,
- assembly carried out in Portugal,
- rigorous quality control at every stage.
This model ensures a very low transport footprint, high mechanical reliability, and strong environmental consistency.
6. When to choose SHANDAR (men / women)?
SHANDAR (men / women) is ideal when:
- effort is intense and continuous,
- weather is cool, windy, or slightly unstable,
- an outer layer that is ultra-light and ultra-breathable is needed,
- a windbreaker that disappears in use but protects when necessary is desired.
SHANDAR (men / women) is the tool for sustained pace: the garment that lets you move fast and long with perfect body temperature management.
