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Westcomb Vapor FX Hooded Jacket - Men's

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What is the difference between: 460NR eVent® (ePTFE) and...

By Ranked #2457 - Men's Ski Jackets April 18, 2009

What is the difference between: 460NR eVent® (ePTFE) and 560NST eVent® (ePTFE) and where is it used on the jacket ? I am also considering the backcountry.com stoic jacket and the Mirage (do you sell the Mirage ?) I prefer lighter but the stoic is very short...

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By Ranked #1845 - Men's Ski Jackets June 22, 2009

Hum from my experience (I have a Mirage), the 460NR is a polyester outer fabric while the 560NST is a nylon one; but I can't tell what those numbers mean. Both are of course a laminate with an eVent layer and an inner fabric.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] eVent 
Core Venting:
None 
Pockets:
2 Front, 1 internal media 
Seam Taped:
Yes, fully 
Powder Skirt:
Yes 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing, skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Canada 

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