lofoten vs alpha sv. I was looking into this jacket and was going to decide between this and the arcteryx alpha sv. First off, I know the alpha sv is specifically made for climbing, and the lofoten for snow sports. Im looking for a jacket to use (mainly for snow sports) so I was thinking the lofoten is the clear choice. The only reson why im leaning towards the alpha sv is because of the face fabric. I want a jacket that is light and at the same time durable. Does the alpha SV have a thicker denier fabric than the lofoten? also for sizing, im 5'11" 125 lbs (pretty slim) and was wanting an alpha sv xs. since the lofoten is only provided in a small and not xs, would the small be to big? I also would like to use the jacket for other seasons, and not just winter which i know the powder skirt is removable with the lofoten which is a plus. If anyone would like to put their feed back who has owned one of these jackets, let me know please :)

Tech Specs:

Material:

Gore-Tex Pro Shell 

Fabric Waterproof Rating:

guaranteed waterproof 

Fabric Breathability Rating:

guaranteed breathable 

Venting:

underarm vents 

Powder Skirt:

yes, removable 

Pockets:

2 hand, 2 chest, 1 sleeve, 1 media 

Seams:

fully taped 

Hood:

yes 

Liner-Compatible:

no 

Recommended Use:

skiing, snowboarding 

Manufacturer Warranty:

5 years