Arc'teryx Gamma AR Softshell Pant - Men's - 2010 BCS

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The inseam on the M is going to be 30.5 which may be a little short for someone 6'3". Arcteryx typically run very true to size so if you are planning on layering at all I would go L.

By these measurements a small would be most suitable. I typically wear these alone, or with a thin baselayer underneath, the Phase SL is a great compliment. You could still wear a thicker baselayer pant like the Phase SV if you're going out in chillier weather.

I'm guessing you'll want to wear some layers underneath so I would go with the M (33" waist). But it's up to you and how tight you like your pants to fit.

-Jared

The AR pants are actually slimmer (the older version of the gamma AR are cut much different). They get very narrow below the knee (will not fit well around boots).

Gamma LT in Small/Tall sounds like just the right kit for you.

No, the Gamma LT is cut a little tighter. Both are nice pants. I use the LT more these days.

It might be a little loose @33". Like I said, it depends on if you want to wear another layer under it, say like a light-medium fleece, synthetic or silk. These tend to be a little closer fitting, but they do have a fair amount of stretch to them. If you've got a line on some mediums, and have the option to return them if they don't work out, go for it. Then, of course, there's always the adjustable belt, within reason. Personally, I pretty much always size up for anything in alpine pants so I can keep my options open.

would the medium still work even though I only have a 31" waist?

No other insulation layer under it? If that's the case, small should work fine for your waist size. Regular inseam at 30.5" seems like it may be a little too short for your height though. Probably want the tall.

Not the pant for those temps.

You would be sweating pretty bad in those temps. I sweat in these above 65 degrees if I am active at all. In other words, above 65 degrees, in my opinion these would be way to hot.

These pants will not be suitable for that type of climate. These are lightly insulated (somewhere between 50-100wt fleece) and more tight fitting- I used them more as an insulating layer than stand alone pant. You may look into the Gamma LT or Palisade pant (or perhaps some shorts for that weather.....)

Too bad they discontinued the seeker, I loved them! I prefer the seeker over the Gamma SK and gamma AR. If you find a pair pick them up! Burly Doubleweave is not as good as Dynamic GNS in my opinion ( BDw is less wind resistant- plus I find it snags easier).

Arc'teryx discontinued the Seeker and went with the Burly Double weave fabric that is used in the Gamma AR and the Gamma SK (closest to the Seeker, but improved fit and features) because it breathes as well, but is more durable,and moves moisture better.

That will work. They are warmer than you might think if you are active.

Sounds good, thank you!

No it would not be unrealistic.....You will have no problems using these pants in winter conditions....

For downhill skiing I would put gore-tex pants over top....

The Arc'teryx Gamma AR pants do have a bit of stretch, but it would be challenging, to say the least, to get them over double boots. I'd suggest looking at the Gamma SK, which uses the same fabric, but has a wider cut cuff (with instep reinforcement and a mini-gaiter) that would go over any of the big boots without a wrestling match.