Gear Review
Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's
#1 Jacket for Mountaineering, Skiing, Mountain adventure.
By AJS25
Ranked #3133 - Men's Technical Shells
March 29, 2007
Most high-end jackets you will find will have the best quality gore-tex, taped seams etc... but what really sets this jacket aside from the rest is it's storm hood. Unlike The North Face jackets, or even the Sidewinder SV, the Alpha SV provides significantly better protection for the face, and the hood fits any helmet (I wear a size 8 baseball hat -- 64cm). I have previously owned jackets (TNF etc) that will collapse in the front of the face at the top of the zipper providing no face protection during wind experienced while skiing...something you will not experience w/ the SV... and it's storm hood stood up to the challenge as violent winds rolled in while skiing La Grave. Hands down the best jacket out there. Incredibly warm, waterproof (water beads off it), comfortable, and overall just a damn good looking jacket. Mountain guides will tell you, it's the #1 jacket out there. Worth the extra price.
View Details: Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 489N Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Fit:
- standard
- Center Back Length:
- (medium) 30 in
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front, 1 sleeve, (internal) 2
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Hood:
- yes
- Liner-Compatible:
- yes
- Recommended Use:
- taking on the most severe weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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