This is the best jacket I’ve worn in 35+ years of downhill skiing - Great for cold & windy weather! I bought mine on sale last fall and had doubts about it – it felt too lightweight to keep me warm. But last week I finally got up to Mammoth for four days of pre-Holiday (crowdless) skiing and tested it out. Ended up wearing it every day. The temperatures ranged from 0-15F with some heavy high winds. I wore a very lightweight poly-pro T-shirt and my lightest fleece under it and stayed toasty. The insulating material works wonderfully and this jacket truly is completely windproof! The built in hood works great with or without a helmet. I am 6’2”, 215lbs, 51 years old. Fit is great, doesn’t constrict, great pocket & zipper design. My friends were totally jealous and kept wanting to try it on cause they were freezing their tails off. We went into the lodge so they could warm up and I kept it on – it was so light and comfortable, I just unzipped it and stayed nice & cozy. This jacket rocks!

I'm very happy with this jacket but I must say that I would not pay full price for it. I got mine fro $315 + tax on Altrec, although the prices seems to have gone up within the last week (back to $450). As fit goes, I'm 6'3" 180 pounds about, a slim but tall guy, and I wear a medium. In order to better layer I may trade it in for a large, I'd like to wear my R4 underneath it but this makes the jacket feel a bit constrictive when worn. The jacket's not bulky at all and fits like a glove, it's just that this fit doesn't allow for layering in my case.

Overall I've found the jacket to be quite warm and very comfortable. The "Made in China" label is a bit strange to read on an Arc'teryx jacket and I feel should warrant a lower price, hence my suggestion not to buy at retail but rather to wait for a sale price. Regardless, the jacket has performed well thus far and is very comfortable, the copper color looks sharp on top of it all.

Unbelievable jacket.
Unfortunately, I had to return the first one because I ordered a large, should have ordered medium - it is recommended to read the sizing chart. I'm 6'1", 33" waist and 33" inseam and weigh 180 +/- a few pounds. Too much room overall (arms, chest, hips) but I could certainly tell that this coat was one of the best insulated, windproof, severe weather jackets on the market (I've had a few). It's super light and provides more insulation than I thought - it's a good buy. The hood would be a bit strange for people not used to it but I've had hoodies for a while so it's not that bad.
Excellent jacket, I would recommend to a friend.

Look to be a nice Jacket but country or origin should read china, just to be fair. I guess most of their manufacturing is in china now. Does this impact quality, gee just don't know yet.

this jacket is a great winter jacket, especially for resort skiing. very windproof and warm, with an athletic, comfortable cut. only needs a minimal layering even in cold temps. lack of pit zips may be a problem if you're planning on bc use and isn't as packable as other "puffy" jackets. Bomber helmet compatable hood also. only small grip is that the zippers close in the up position, but other than that small grip has exceeded my expectations.

My mission this winter was to purchase a new winter coat that one would not be bulky, and two would be warm. I finally found the right jacket in the Kappa SV. I literally tried 3 different jackets this winter and returned them all until I finally settled on the Kappa SV. This jacket keeps every ounce of wind out and keeps the heat in. The lining is thin but ample. The exterior is sturdy. I was just outside the other day and the temperature was 8 degrees, and with the windchill was well under zero. The jacket may not have some of the bells and whistles of other jackets (ie. pit zips, powder skirt), but the key for me was warmth...and I was not disappointed.
This jacket was a replacement for a North Face tri-climate coat, but I was tired of pulling and adjusting my sleeves every time I put my coat on...not a problem with this coat.
Great coat, good luck.

Nice jacket, just would not stand up to the harsh New England weather! Would probably be a good option for moderate conditions.