Gear Review
Burton AK 2L Cyclic Gore-Tex Jacket - Men's
Pricey but Good
By lonerider
Ranked #427 - Men's Snowboard Jackets
January 7, 2009
Excellent jacket, I got this to replace my 10 year old North Face Goretex shell which I used for bad weather and backcountry, using a cheaper, lighter, less waterproof (and more "stylish") snowboard jacket for park and spring riding.
The shell is very waterproof and very breathable so it will keep you dry from outside rain and sleet, but not sweaty from your backcountry hike. I personally like it's very minimalist design, a few pockets, season pass holders, pit vents and little else (i.e. no uper big cargo pockets) to keep it lightweight and easy to move around it. I like the off axis zipper so my face isn't rubbed raw when I have it full zipped up.
I do have to admit that I purchased this particular jacket as a bit of a impulse buy as I really liked the look Electric Blue model (I usually always buy whatever's on super sale)... but with backcountry.com's satisfaction guarantee and a 25% I think it's very worth it.
View Details: Burton AK 2L Cyclic Gore-Tex Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Gore-Tex Performance Shell (2-layer); [lining] taffeta mesh, brushed tricot
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Fit:
- AK (performance oriented, articulated)
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes, removable
- Pockets:
- 2 hand-warmer, 1 napoleon
- Seams:
- fully taped (Gore-Tex 13mm)
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Recommended Use:
- snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.