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EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES 2020 WWW.CARINTHIA.EU EXCLUSIVE ® MULTICAM BLACK MULTICAM 5 FARB FLECKTARN G-LOFT® TLG JACKET G-LOFT® ISG JACKET TSS SOFTSHELL JACKET G-LOFT® ISG JACKET MIG 3.0 MULTICAM LIG 3.0 JACKET HIG 3.0 JACKET MULTICAM BLACK MULTICAM BLACK MULTICAM BLACK KSK MULTICAM JACKET & TROUSERS 5 FARB FLECKTARN 5 FARB FLECKTARN HIG 4.0 JACKET SE NEW MIN ORDER: MIN ORDER: WHILE 350 PIECES 350 PIECES STOCK LASTS +10,0°C +10,0°C +10,0°C +10,0°C -15,0°C -5,0°C -20,0°C -20,0°C Jacket: 280g (M) Jacket: 890g (M) Jacket: 900g (M) Vest: 180g (M) Jacket: 750g (M) Jacket: 750g (M) Jacket: 750g (M) Trousers: 780g (M) Jacket: 540g (M) Trousers: 710g (M) Jacket: 900g (M) G-LOFT® TLG JACKET MULTICAM BLACK DEALER PRICE: € 104,45 CONSUMER PRICE: € 189,90 For the first time, the new and innovative CARINTHIA ISO Mapping® Technology was used in the FEATURES MATERIAL & SPECS G-LOFT® TLG series. The implementation of the G-LOFT® Variations Ci and STi guarantees an • 1 way zipper innovative protection against the cold, which warms where it is needed. Merging the benefits of Insulation: G-LOFT® STi 40g, G-LOFT® Ci 30g, 100 Polyester • 1 inner breast pocket (napoleon pocket) Outer & Inner fabric: 100% Polyamide • 2 large side pockets G-LOFT® Ci (Compact Insulation) and G-LOFT® STi (Stable Insulation) gives the jacket a perfor- Sizes: S-XXL • Hood with reinforced peak ® mance-oriented heat-to-weight ratio (even for the transitional period). The integration of Techno Weight: 280g (Size M) • Hood with elastic drawstrings ideal adjustable Stretch (torso and forearm area) ensures optimum freedom of movement. Underarm mesh Arms-Waist: Techno Stretch, 92% Polyester, 8% Elastan; • Inner, one-hand adjustable / elastic drawstring hem Mesh 75% Polyamide, 25% Elastan • Techno Stretch inserts create an ideal body climate, guaranteeing proper ventilation of these areas. Color: Black Multicam • Mesh inserts (ventilation) G-LOFT® ISG JACKET MULTICAM BLACK DEALER PRICE: € 142,45 CONSUMER PRICE: € 259,00 FEATURES • Detachable & stowable hood • Hood with elastic drawstrings adjustable in 2 directions MATERIAL & SPECS • Width adjustable collar with thermo fleece ISG stands for „Insulated Shell Garment“. It is a multifunctional jacket which emerged from the • Water-repellent YKK® zippers military special forces area. The merger of softshell outer layer with the G-LOFT® insulation Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% Polyester • Front zipper with wind flap and chin guard Outer fabric: 3L Softshell, 100% Polyamide • Ventilation system - access openings with zipper at the side seam makes the ISG jacket a real „hybrid“. The excellent heat storage capacity of the G-LOFT® fiber Inner fabric: Shelltex Ultra, 100% Polyamide • 2 large outer pockets with micro fleece ® and the water-repellent, windproof and breathable properties of the 3-layer softshell outer layer Sizes: S-XXL • Pre-shaped sleeves gives this jacket its distinctive character. Pack size: 14x25 cm • 2 upper arm pockets with Velcro for attaching badges Weight: 750g (Size M) • Internal, one-handed adjustable elastic drawstring at hem Color: Multicam Black •Compression bag included TSS MULTICAM BLACK DEALER PRICE TSS INNER M: € 142,95 CONSUMER PRICE TSS INNER M: € 259,90 DEALER PRICE TSS INNER L: € 148,45 CONSUMER PRICE TSS INNER L: € 269,90 DEALER PRICE TSS OUTER M: € 96,20 CONSUMER PRICE TSS OUTER M: € 174,90 DEALER PRICE TSS OUTER L: € 98,95 CONSUMER PRICE TSS OUTER L: € 179,90 DEALER PRICE TSS SYSTEM M: € 230,95 CONSUMER PRICE TSS SYSTEM M: € 419,90 DEALER PRICE TSS SYSTEM L: € 236,45 CONSUMER PRICE TSS SYSTEM L: € 429,90 MATERIAL & SPECS Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% Polyester Outer fabric: 100% Polyamid Inner lining: 100% Polyamid Sizes: M, L Pack size compressed (cm): TSS Inner 14x18 cm Gr. M und 14x20 cm Gr. L TSS Outer 19x25 cm Gr, M und 19x27 cm Gr. L Inner dimensions (cm): TSS: 215/80/52 (M), 230/85/55 (L) TSS Inner: 210/75/52 (M), 225/78/55 (L) FEATURES The G-LOFT® Technical Sleeping Bag System opens a completely new CARINTHIA product line. TSS Outer: 215/80/52 (M), 230/85/55 (L) The TSS is a sleeping bag combination system consisting of the TSS inner and the TSS outer TSS INNER TSS INNER Weight (g): • Differential cut • Differential cut sleeping bag. The application possibilities of the TSS are as varied as the features of this system. TSS: 1.820 (M), 2.160 (L) • Zipper cover flap • Zipper cover flap On the one hand, the highly breathable outer and inner fabric ensures ideal moisture transport TSS Inner: 1.200 (M), 1.410 (L) • Combinable • Combinable to the outside, on the other hand, both sleeping bags can be used individually or in combination. TSS Outer: 620 (M), 750 (L) • Anti snap tape • Anti snap tape ® • Zipper heat strip • 2-Way Zipper With the TSS you really have a high-end summer or three-season sleeping bag. By combining the TSS: Comfort F: -8,0 | Comfort Limit M: -15,0 | Extreme: -36,0 • 2-Way Zipper • Thermoflect two sleeping bags a Temp. Limit M of -15 ° C is achieved. The TSS meets the high standards of TSS Inner: Comfort F: -2,0 | Comfort Limit M: -8,0 | Extreme: -27,0 • Thermoflect • 1-Layer Construction any survival adventurer, even in more extreme conditions. TSS Outer: Comfort F: 9,0 | Comfort Limit M: 5,0 | Extreme: -8,0 • 3-Layer Construction SOFTSHELL JACKET SPEZKR DEALER PRICE: € 145,20 CONSUMER PRICE: € 264,00 FEATURES • Hybrid jacket with long arms and G-LOFT® Insulation and breathable back part • Outer material made of windproof softshell with ePTFE membrane GORE 3-layer softshell and WINDSTOPPER During the development of the Softshell jacket, care was taken to achieve weather resistance MATERIAL & SPECS • Backside with uncoated PA fabric, stitched with 40g of G-LOFT® insulation e at moderate temperatures while at the same time ensuring the appropriate freedom of move- • Helmet compatible hood, 2-way adjustable by cord & cord stopper Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% polyester • Shoulder area with reinforcement by Keprotec (aramid fibers -> Kevlar fabric) ment. Protection against rapid cooling (windproof thanks to GORE windstopper membrane) Outer fabric: Gore Windstopper®, 100% polyester, ePTFE • Waterproof front zipper with underride and chin guard combined with high respiratory activity are the most important properties that are required. Membran, water repellant • Ventilation / penetration openings under the arm with splash-proof zipper in the side seam Even with light showers, high-quality softshell fabrics can easily keep the wearer dry, but are not Inner fabric: Shelltex Ultra, 100% polyamide • Two large, insulated side pockets with water-resistant zipper ® Sizes: S-XXL • Preformed sleeves a complete substitute for rain protection gear. In combination with base layers, the Softshell Pack size: 14x25 cm • Sleeves with elastic cuffs multifunctional jacket is highly versatile and also allows activities in the range of + 5 ° C due to Weight: 750g (Größe M) • Two attached upper arm pockets with water resistant zipper and velcro for attaching badges the increased freedom of movement. Color: olive, black • Jacket hem adjustable with drawcord and stopper G-LOFT® ISG JACKET MULTICAM DEALER PRICE: € 142,45 CONSUMER PRICE: € 259,00 NEW FEATURES • Detachable & stowable hood • Hood with elastic drawstrings adjustable in 2 directions MATERIAL & SPECS • Width adjustable collar with thermo fleece ISG stands for „Insulated Shell Garment“. It is a multifunctional jacket which emerged from the • Water-repellent YKK® zippers military special forces area. The merger of softshell outer layer with the G-LOFT® insulation Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100% Polyester • Front zipper with wind flap and chin guard Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, ePTFE Membrane, water repellent • Ventilation system - access openings with zipper at the side seam makes the ISG jacket a real „hybrid“. The excellent heat storage capacity of the G-LOFT® fiber Inner fabric: Shelltex Ultra, 100% Polyamide • 2 large outer pockets with micro fleece ® and the water-repellent, windproof and breathable properties of the 3-layer softshell outer layer Sizes: S-XXL • Pre-shaped sleeves gives this jacket its distinctive character. Pack size: 14x25 cm • 2 upper arm pockets with Velcro for attaching badges Weight: 750g (Size M) • Internal, one-handed adjustable elastic drawstring at hem Color: Multicam Black •Compression bag included MIG 3.0 MULTICAM JACKET & TROUSERS DEALER PRICE: € 168,75 CONSUMER PRICE: € 299,90 FEATURES • Wide adjustable elastic waistband (inside drawstring & button closure) FEATURES • 6 large belt loops • Padded, adjustable in 2 directions hood • Side zip to thigh with storm flap and covered zip • ventilation openings • 2 side pockets with storm flap • 2-way front zip with storm flap and chin guard • 2 large patch 3D side pockets with opening for holster fixation • 2 large outer pockets lined with thermal fleece • 2 ventilation openings with wind ledge on the inner leg • 2 zippered inner pockets • Reinforced hem, inner leg & knee area • 3 sleeve pockets • Wide adjustable hem, velcro + press studs • Self-adjustable elastic drawcord on the waistband • Shoe fixation • Compression bag included • Compression bag included • Optional adjustable braces MATERIAL & SPECS MATERIAL & SPECS Insulation: G-LOFT, body 125 g/m², arms 80 g/m², 100% polyester Insulation: G-LOFT®, 100g/m², 100% polyester Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, ePTFE Membrane, water repellent Outer fabric: 100% polyamide, ePTFE Membrane, water repellent Inner lining: 100% polyamide Inner lining: 100% polyamide ® Sizes: S-XXL Sizes: S-XXL Pack size: 15x28 cm Pack size: 18x30 cm Weight (g):
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  • Bilder Einer Besseren Welt : Die Utopie Im Nichtfiktionalen Film

    Bilder Einer Besseren Welt : Die Utopie Im Nichtfiktionalen Film

    Zurich Open Repository and Archive University of Zurich Main Library Strickhofstrasse 39 CH-8057 Zurich www.zora.uzh.ch Year: 2019 Bilder einer besseren Welt : die Utopie im nichtfiktionalen Film Spiegel, Simon Abstract: Seit Thomas Morus’ «Utopia» sind in den letzten 500 Jahren zahlreiche literarische Werke erschienen, die eine bessere Welt entwerfen. Im Film scheint die positive Utopie dagegen inexis tent. Die bisherige Forschung konzentrierte sich fast ausschließlich auf dystopische Spielfilme, da positive Szenar- ien den Anforderungen des Mediums angeblich zuwiderlaufen. «Bilder einer besseren Welt» wählt einen anderen Ansatz und nimmt, ausgehend von der Erkenntnis, dass auch literarische Utopien primär als Reaktionen auf eine missliche Gegenwart und nicht als unter haltendeErzählungen gedacht sind, mit dem Doku mentar- und Propagandafilm einen bisher kaum erforschten Bereich in den Fokus. Die Studie baut auf aktuellen Erkenntnissen der Utopie -und Dokumentar filmforschung auf und behandelt ein historisch und thematisch weit gefasstes Filmkorpus. Zu den unter suchten Werken gehören zionistische Propa- ganda filme,filmische Stadtutopien, sozialistische Zukunfts filmesowie Web- Videosder Terrororganisation Islamischer Staat. DOI: https://doi.org/10.23799/9783741000829 Posted at the Zurich Open Repository and Archive, University of Zurich ZORA URL: https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-169556 Monograph Published Version The following work is licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) License.