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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Bib - Men's

As the burliest mountain pants in the Arc'teryx lineup, the Men's Alpha SV Bibs keep you bone dry in the worst mountain storms thanks to three-layer Gore-Tex Pro material. Not only do these waterproof breathable pants fight off horrendous snowstorms with ease, they also keep you from overheating with an ultra-breathable Schoeller Dynamic softshell upper. Waist-to-ankle side zippers provide ventilation and allow you to put on these pants even when you're wearing mountaineering boots. Arc'teryx added a through-the-crotch zipper to the Alpha SV Bibs to make answering natures call a little easier.

Bottom Line: Count on the super-tough Arc'teryx Alpha SV Bibs to protect you through the worst storms you encounter in the mountains.

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arc'teryx alpha sv bib sizing what size should i get, waist 35.5...

arc'teryx alpha sv bib sizing what size should i get, waist 35.5 inches and hip 38 inch leg length 33 inch please advise. thanks ash

By: ashleyrgee2291594
July 24, 2008

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Consult the sizing chart to decide. It is right under the price up top.

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September 29, 2008

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By: paulba
September 29, 2008

These bibs rule. Like the jacket, they are perfectly designed. I am 5'10", 155lb., and small fits perfectly for jacket and bibs. The articulation is phenomenal, with no bunched up fabric whatsoever, but still plenty of room for layers underneath. For above-treeline winter trips such as the Presidentials I usually use two long underwear layers under these, but one is plenty for most other applications. There is definitely room for heavier insulating layers under here too. There is a downside to the bib design (as opposed to regular pants): in order to fully take advantage of the bibs, if you stop to change upper layers, you have to remove the suspenders as well as your jacket to do so. However I don't consider this a drawback, because it is the only way that one might achieve such a high level of warmth and protection from elements. The alternative is to just layer over the bibs, but this sort of defeats the purpose. Picture yourself wearing a baselayer and thick fleece top with these bibs zipped up and over these layers. The bib top (when zipped over your upper layers) keeps all of your heat in while effectively blocking updrafts and snow that might make it past the hem-cinch of your jacket. Also, since the Schoeller softshell material has been chosen for this section, the breathe-through characteristics are as good as it gets.

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Any problems with snow in the boots since they don't have gaiters?...

Any problems with snow in the boots since they don't have gaiters? I would use them mainly for backcountry skiing, so they would be going over a tele boot.

By: pook
March 17, 2008

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No problem, I use them with Garmont Excursions and have snow climbed in deep snow with no problem, cinch the drawcord down. I also sometimes use a velcro strap around outside at the bottom at .2 ounce each, the ultimate ultralight gaiter. The bibs have grommets on the bottom for a strap under the instep but I haven't used that.

If they are mainly for day skiing you might consider the heavier duty Arcteryx bibs.

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Tech Specs:

Material:	[Legs] Gore-Tex Pro; [Bibs] Schoeller Dynamic GNS
Waterproof Rating:	Guaranteed
Breathable Rating:	Guaranteed
Side Zips:	Yes, waist to ankle
Venting:	Yes, side zips
Pockets:	2 Front
Seam Taped:	Yes
Waist:	Suspenders
Gaiters:	No
Weight:	22oz (628g)
Recommended Use:	Mountaineering, alpine climbing, ice climbing
Manufacturer Warranty:	Lifetime

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