Gear Review
Arc'teryx Ventii Jacket - Men's
Great resort jacket
By Mtseymour
Ranked #194 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 26, 2012
I recently bought this jacket for skiing at Whistler and the occasional catskiing excursion. It's light, trim fitting, and warm. When I skied at -9C (or 16 F), I was comfortable with thermal underwear and a thin fleece. The collar is high enough to block out the cold wind when I'm above the treeline. There is enough stretch for good mobility.
I usually wear an Arc Teryx Theta Gore-Tex XCR shell with fleece layers, but the Ventii is less bulky. The fabric on the Gore Tex Pro laminate is also soft and quiet.
Although the hood is insulated, it's too snug for my helmet. Fortunately, I like skiing without a hood and removed it (which is a nice feature).
A really like the Ventii jacket but it's pricey. However, it's unfair to criticize the price when other premium jackets (insulated or not) are in the same price range. I have other less expensive that I'm happy with (eg. Patagonia Powder Bowl) but the Ventii is just better.
Honda makes very fine cars, but why criticize Porsche for their pricing? If you can't afford or don't want to buy Arc Teryx, find something else!
View Details: Arc'teryx Ventii Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Gore-Tex Pro Shell, stretch
- Insulation:
- Coreloft (80g)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Fit:
- trim
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- yes, removable
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand, 1 forearm pass, (internal) 1 zippered, 1 large stretch mesh
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- RECCO:
- yes
- Weight:
- 34 oz
- Recommended Use:
- high performance skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.