Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's

Great jacket. Wow. I love this jacket. I don't know what to say. About the only improvements i could possibly suggest would be to make the powderskirt and the hood removable (zip off). Not only was it great for skiing the Swiss Alps, but I've been wearing it as a rain jacket here in STL. A zip off powderskirt would certainly extend the seasonal range of this shell. If I don't buy a new digital camera, I would suggest enlarging the size of the one of inner pockets. (Just enough to fit my camera.) Arc'teryx is my new favorite. If you are going to spend the cash for a great jacket, this is the brand to buy!

Well I'm over here in the sandbox aka A-stan. Damn the weather up here is rough. As such I need a tough jacket. I must say this gear does the trick. Yes it may be a pretty penny but you get what you pay for. Well worth the duckets,lol. Life in the sandbox you gotta love it. Hooha

and as if that weren't enough.... when you don't seem to notice your gear you know it's doing it's job right. With this coat you never notice the wind getting through, never notice you're getting too hot, never notice it's too heavy, never notice it's too restrictive, never notice the pockets are in the wrong place, never notice how noisy it is below zero, etc. Over 6 months I've used this coat running in the rain (talk about moisture management), skinning/touring, and resort skiing. In all cases it's never been clammy on the inside during or after. The fit is superb, low profile, but I can easily wear light and mid weight layers underneath. I had to look the other way when paying for it, but for the number of times I've bought the wrong coat for 200 balloons, I have to say it's worth it.

it was coming down cats and dogs and whatever other animals it comes down yesterday and I had to walk a half mile back to my car. Take God I had my stingray! I put on some cheap waterproof pants and my arcteryx and headed out! I thought I was the baddest mother just thrashing through the rain without missing a beat. Then it happened. It was "picture perfect" and I was in the right place at the right time. A giant truck was flying down the road and with it came a giant "picture perfect" wall of water that crashed me! if I wasn't already wet from the rain now I was covered from head to toe. It stopped me in my tracks and all I could do was turn around and look at the trunk with a shrug. Then it happened again. Another "picture pefect" wall of water hits me in the back while I am still looking at the first truck. True story I swear! I finally got back to my car, then back home and I couldn't wait to see if any water had gotten through. As to my excitement I was dry as a bone! the jacket is bigger (wide) than I would have thought, but length is perfect. It is made to have more layers under it and this jacket by itself wont keep you warm. at least not on an extreme cooled day. it packs very small considering its a real jacket. but thats expected from Arc'teryx. Over all, best jacket hand down I have ever owned. well worth the money!

This thing rocks...not as many silly features as other brands, but is the best in weather protection you will find. The soft shell is soooo quiet and nimble, and I have been in blizzard and pouring rain and haven't gotten touched by even a drop of water. It is the best jacket i have ever owned.

I have been researching Arcteryx for a long time now looking for a jacket that would last me the rest of my life. My friend purchased the Stingray and I fell in love with it right away. I recently purchased the jacket and it has changed my life. You can not feel the wind at all or the rain. It is always a great feeling knowing the recco detector is with you no matter what. The look of it keeps people commenting on it style. By far the best jacket to buy. A little pricey, but google the jacket and make sure to check ebay and find the best deal possible.

This jacket is well worth the $$$$.

Hands down the best ski jacket I've ever owned. I've snagged it pretty hard on a few trees while skiing and not a scrath on it. Perfect fit (for me at least), loose enough for a couple layers on those real cold days, but not at all too loose. The snow skirt is very grippy and almost never rides up on me. One drawback is that the hood is quite clumsy if you're not wearing a helmet, but that's part of the reason I bought it: to force me to always where a helmet. The pitzips are also fantastic. I've found some jackets' pitzips to be hard to open and shut since the jacket tends to wrinkle when you dont a second hand to keep it taught. This has not been a problem at all. Also, the vest pockets are set up high so that you don't have to unclip the waist belt of your backpack in order to open and close them. All in all, a very well-thought-out and well-built jacket.

I've been looking for a replacement downhill jacket and the Stingray had the detail and fit to meet my needs. Not cut overly large but enough to effectively layer. Sufficient pockets,...pit zips and the snow skirt round out what may be the perfect jacket for me. Too bad I needed a second job to pay for it.

This is simply the best shell out there. No wind or weather can get at you wearing this one! Extra room for layering for the cold days, even in the arms! ( which is a problem for some of their other shells...the Scorpion to be exact.)Helmet compatible storm hood is a real plus when the temps drop, although it only seems to stay on when riding the lift. Great construction, great performance, and GREAT LOOKS! I LOVE IT!

I don't blame anyone but Arc'teryx for having to return this jacket. First, there is no description on how this thing fits. But, more importantly, ALL of the pix make this look like a "slim or athletic" fit. It is definitely not that. I wouldn't describe the fit as oversized because in the shoulders, chest, and arms the fit was about right. But, in the body of the jacket, it was "relaxed". To be more accurate, I would say that it might compare to fit in Burton's "AK" series of jackets (at least from the pix). I realize you need some room for layering and to be able to move comfortably (especially, if you plan to where this for snowboarding). But, this jacket has as much room as my North Face Mountain Light jacket. I could wear a couple of base layers plus a healthy fleece jacket and still have some room. I thought that the quality of the jacket was fine: plenty of nice features and it looked well constructed, if somewhat plain. My only other disappointment was that for this price-point, I feel that there should be some "wow" factor. As I only tried the jacket on, I can't really speak to its functionality. All that said, I would have kept the jacket had it been more "fitted".

This is my third Arc’teryx jacket. I have the Sidewinder as well and now alternate between the two for skiing. This jacket is very well made and will keep you dry under any conditions skiing. The fit is great around the arms/shoulders, but this jacket is a little snug when compared to the Sidewinder. You can’t go wrong with this jacket.

This is an awesome jacket and is water-proof enough for 99.999999% of all situations you will encounter on the hill.