Gear Review
Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
excellent jacket, but...
By Bjørn Tore
Ranked #7 - Men's Ski Jackets
January 18, 2008
the coolest and best jacket I have ever tried. but I have a little thing to complain about, the front zipper, or the "main", zipper is not waterproof. well, at least not on mine. i've just tried it in harsh norwegian weather, and 3 places a few drops of water managed to get past the front zipper. maybe not a big thing, but when Arcteryx guarantee a waterproof jacket, and when the jacket costs 600 dollar, I expect a jacket that really is fully waterproof.
ps: i wasnt out for more than 1,5 hours..
well, except from that the jacket really is amazing, the helmet - compatible hood, the powder skirt, the design.. impressive!
View Details: Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex Pro
- Insulation:
- None
- Waterproof Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Breathable Rating:
- Guaranteed
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 chest, 1 sleeve
- Seam Taped:
- Yes
- Powder Skirt:
- Yes
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 22.1oz (628g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Canada
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: December 1, 2009 By: Bryan Long
You are right. There is no such thing as a waterproof zipper. These zippers are about the closest thing there is though...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No