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Arc’teryx added the warmth of PrimaLoft Sport insulation to the Men’s Sentry Jacket, so you don’t have to stress about being too cold on the slopes. On the other hand, underarm zips let you cool quickly if you find that skinning up warms you a bit more than you wanted.
Gore-Tex Pro Shell for total weather protection
Stowable hood tucks out of the way when you ski with a helmet
Powder skirt keeps out the snow on deep, fluffy days
Water-tight zippers and fully taped seams increase moisture protection
Molded zipper garages to keep water from getting in at the top
I would also like to reiterate that Arcteryx is in a league of its own. No one compares to them in anyway. Its unreal. There are many good reasons their products cost so much.
Really, how breathable is this jacket? Doesn't the insulation and the lining in-between you and the gore-tex outer interfere with letting moisture out? Am I to believe that moisture (like from your back, for example) just passes through the lining and insulation unhindered?
Well, it depends on what you are doing. No waterproof fabric will breath enough to let all the moisture out when you are slogging up hill, but for most situations, Gore Tex works well.
The Sentry Jacket from Arc'teryx is the perfect package for resort and side country riding. I skied all last winter in this jacket, it kept me warm and I could get away with wearing light weight layers underneath it due to the warm and durable Primaloft insulation. I would recommend the Sentry to anyone who is interested in a high end Gore-Tex shell with the added benefit of low bulk insulation built in. The huge Pit Zips also really help the Sentry blow off steam quickly if you find yourself running a little hot. This Jacket is Sick!! Apparently I am not the only person who thinks so, check out Outside Magazine's 2010 winter buyer's guide for another glowing review!
Following up on my last question, the Arcteryx website lists the Sentry as a 100gm/m2 Primaloft, while the Sceptre (women's equivalent) is shown as being 133gm/m2. Brandon - is the website correct, or are both jackets the 133gm/m2 as you indicated in your response? Thanks for the info!
From what I can see, it looks like these three jackets stack up like this on the warmth scale- Koven, Sentry, then Hoback. The Arc'teryx Sentry has a couple details to consider. Highest quality face fabric and Gore Pro-Shell (this will keep the jacket performing longer than any other waterproof/breathable membrane)Primaloft is 130gm, whereas the Hoback is 100gm. I found the Sentry to be a great warmth level for a wide variety of conditions; I've skied in 700 fill down jackets, and I'm always too hot, unless I'm standing around, not skiing (which is why I wear slightly less insulated jackets now; not too much standing around) If you want the absolute highest level of protection and warmth, check the Arc'teryx Fission SV.
The Arc'teryx Sentry is the most similar to the old Patriot. The Sentry uses a bit less insulation (130 gm compared to 200gm in Patriot) Also, has an even better face fabric, and uses Gore-Tex Pro Shell, so better breathablilty, durability, and drape. Additional, Arc'teryx added the roll-away hood, a better powder skirt, and pit-zips.
3 Comments Last Comment: October 20, 2009 by: Jack Frost
By: Jack Frost
October 16, 2009
It wasn't available last year.
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By: Brandon Carlile
October 16, 2009
unless you have access to the sample jackets
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By: Jack Frost
October 20, 2009
The review reads like advertising copy.........it's not from an average joe.......probably an Arcteryx employee.
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