Gear Review
Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Pro Shell Jacket - Men's
High style but 'light' for the price
By jdlee01429268
Ranked #288 - Men's Technical Shells
October 21, 2009
Note: Mostly in comparison to my Arcteryx Alpha SV jacket.
Pros: Very stylin with the contrast zips; Tighter fit (European cut) if you want something smaller than the Arcteryx shells; totally waterproof; decent wind protection; very light; pockets are relatively shallow but at least they are regular side pockets (vs. the cross-chest pockets found in the Alpha)
Cons: Very thin for Gore-Tex Pro Shell - MUCH thinner than the Alpha and feels more like 2-layer jacket; the wire rim on the hood drops down when cinched - while the Alpha stays out of your eyes by forming into a "cap"; main zipper catches sometimes so can't zip up with one hand
Overall: High style but definitely less jacket for your money than the Arcteryx shells
View Details: Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Pro Shell Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Pro Shell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed waterproof
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed breathable
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zip vents
- Pockets:
- [External] 2 hand; [Internal] 1 zippered
- Seam Taped:
- Yes, fully
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 16.2oz (460g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, ice climbing, skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 Years
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: November 8, 2009 By: Eric Johnson
True; however, compare the discontinued prices of $300 (Falketind) to $420 (Alpha SV).
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