Arc'teryx Fury SV Softshell Jacket - Men's - 2008 BCS

Large, I'm a similar build and have a similar Arc'teryx jacket

The Fury is cut a bit looser than some other Arc'teryx jackets so the Large will be a great fit for you.

Aaron,

You could probably get away with a L if you only plan on lightly layering under this piece. You can always exchange it for a XL if you need to.

The Fury is a full cut jacket, but not as big in the torso as the Sidewinder, as it's designed to have a fairly light layer underneath, since it's got fleece laminated inside.

Go with the Fury!

It's an awesome jacket. Soft and supple.

I second what Kretsky said although I'll throw in my own .02: the Fury is going to be a solid choice for cold, dry conditions and is also preferable if you are going to be doing much aerobic stuff since it will breathe better than the gore-Tex softshell material. That said and done the Stingray will be completely waterproof and it does have a low loft fleece bonded to the inside so it should be a little warmer than a standard hardshell. I own the Fury AR jacket and I have to admit that it is the ski jacket that I use the least - it just doesn't feel as warm to me as my hardshell jackets so I save it for late-season skiing. The Fury SV should be warmer but I've never used one so I cannot vouch for it. The Gore-Tex softshell stuff is nice and it's great for winter sports. The only downside to it in my opinion is that a gore softshell jacket is always going to be heavier than a pro shell jacket so it isn't as versatile.

It all depends on what you plan on using the jacket for. Fill us in a little bit more on where and how you'll be using it and I'm sure you'll get some great feedback and suggestions.

Both are skiing jackets - it just depends what you are looking for. The Fury SV is made of a lightly insulated windstopper, so it won't be waterproof, but it will be relatively breathable. The Scorpion is made of the GoreTex softshell with a highloft fleece lining - it will be waterproof as well as warmer, but not as breathable. I have the Fury AR and I like it a lot, but for me it is best on warmer days. I would expect both of these jackets to be cut well for layering.

While not related to the material so much, I really like the style of hood on the Scorpion as opposed to the Fury. The Scorpion lets you zip the zipper all the way up and the hood will still lay down comfortably. I find on shells like the Fury that it is best to let the zipper partially unzipped when not putting the hood up for the shell to be most comfortable.

I have a Genesis and love it, but the Arc'teryx does have its advantages. The genisis doesn't have a snow skirt, or reco reflector, and the cut is waist high not hip. So if your looking for a ski/snowboard jacket the Arc'teryx is the way to go, as the genisis is geared more to climbing. As for breathability and watersheading the genisis is made with marmots m1 softshell wich is there most wind and water resistant and it works great, however if you sweat like a pig or wear it above 50f. you might have a problem. Hope this helps.

I'm not super familiar with the genesis, but I've used the Arc'teryx Fury SV a bunch- it was my main ski jacket last season. The Fury is made with Windstopper and has taped seams, so I never had any leaking, even in Utah spring snowstorms. It also breathes well, and has a good measure of stretch. Not sure what the membrane Marmot is using, but the WP/breathe specs on that say "not specified" which, to me, means "not very". Also, I asked an Arc'teryx designer why they don't do welded seams, and the response was because it leaves a lip that gets caught and can damage the seam. Arc is using a lo-profile seam that hides the threads, and makes a very flat, clean seam. Plus, I think the Arc'teryx fit tends to be accurate and not boxy. I still love my Fury after 50-ish ski days, resort, hiking, and backcountry.

Nope. I have the Fury SV jacket (as well as several other A'T jackets), and it does not have anything to join / snap it onto pants, just a conventional powder-skirt. Works well enough, but I am a boarder who wears a bib for just the reason that not even a powder-skirt is quite enough to stop snow getting up my back or down my pants.

I have the Sidewinder SV and it does not have snaps, so I would imagine this one doesn't either. Acrteryx hasn't caught on to the fact that snowboarders like their stuff too and are more susceptible to snow crack. I committed the ultimate sin and bought the Stingray bib pant to compensate. Now my crack stays warm and dry.

Since the Fury SV is considered a softshell (it's Windstopper instead of Pro-Shell) it will be slightly less water resistant if it's raining, but more breathable. The Fury has a light fleece laminated inside, which adds some warmth. I skied in this for the majority of the last season, and it works amazingly well for the Rockies. In fact, I only pull out the hardshells if it's really dumping and wet. To sum: slightly shorter, a bit warmer, and equal in wind protection.

Thanks! I can't to try it out this coming season, this will be my first Arc'teryx product.

The small would probbobly fit you well. I am 5'9'' 160 and the medium fits me well. Hope this helps.

No problem for skiing tele, in fact, the fabric has a bit of stretch so it may make you ski better. I wear a Med, at 5'11/170, and it's a good fit with room for layers if it's bitter.

I'd keep looking. This jacket is a bit longer than hip length.You'd be better off with the Venta SV as a climbing jacket, or for even more stretch, but a bit less weather resistance, the Gamma MX hoody.

No its a fixed hood.

This is very similar to the stingray in water resistance and breatheability, but the fit and material is the main difference. This is gore windstopper, the Stingray is softshell. The gore softshell is probably not as "swishy" or "noisy". The stingray also allows for more layers underneath as it is meant to be worn as an outershell more than this fury. The extra room on Arcteryx jackets you will find not in the waist, but in the arms and chest mainly. They will still taper down to fit your waist right.

there is plenty of room in the Arc'teryx Fury SV, it is a light liner, it will need to be a super warm day for me to overheat (and i run hot) you my only need a R0.5 or a R1 at the max to be plenty wam.This jacket is cut to accomadate layering, but keep in mind a fleece with a smooth face will fit better because it won't bind up against the fleece lining. check out the Rho AR or Tau Pullover. And it is just hip length.

The warmth and the durability should be similar to the fabric of the Sigma SV jacket.Warmth is the same, but better durability because there is not stitching exposed on the new Fury;Also, this one has a powder skirt.

If you live on the East Coast and recreate in heavy rain, freezing rain, snow, wet snow, sleet, etc. then a Gore Pro Shell is nice as a carte blanche against wetness. However, if you live in the drier west (particularly the Rockies or Wasatch) then there are very few days that you will actually need Pro Shell. As the above reviewer mentioned this is a much stretchier, more breathable and quieter piece then Pro Shell could ever be as a result of the fabric and membrane.

Why would you want a ski coat that's not waterproof? Go with Gore-Tex Pro Shell, which is found in most of Arc'Teryx's Ascent and Descent lines.Don't let the "water-resistant" label fool you - this jacket is pretty damn waterproof. You won't have any problems unless you get caught in a monsoon for 8 hours and somehow fail to find shelter. What you gain in terms of breathability, flex, and weight is more than worth it.