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The North Face Hecktic Down Jacket - Men's
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Equipped with The North Face Men's Hecktic Down Jacket and a large americano, you have no problem being the first in line on a two-foot powder day. 700-Fill down insulation helps you battle the frigid air, while waterproof HyVent fabric protects you from the gusts of blinding snow.
- Waterproof HyVent Alpha 2L laminated fabric and fully-taped seams seal out the snow
- Goose down insulation preserves your precious body heat while you wait an hour for first chair
- Breathable HyVent fabric and dual-flow core vents release excess heat when you scurry off the lift to your secret pow shoot
- An adjustable, helmet-compatible hood protects you from the elements
- A stretchy zip-integrated powder skirt and hook-and-loop adjustable cuffs seal out the snow everywhere else, even if half of your turns are over your head
- Waterproof, laser-cut, and bonded chest zips keep you dry
- Multiple internal and external pockets stash your spare goggles, tunes, and other small essentials
Bottom Line: Only ten more minutes until the lift starts.
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Would you guys pick the Arc'teryx Fission SV Jacket over
Would you guys pick the Arc'teryx Fission SV Jacket over this one?
I actually just bought the Hecktic yesterday and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival. I go skiing not a lot, but not a little (about 15 times a year here in New England) I know the differences between down & PrimaLoft i.e. down loses most of it's thermal properties when wet but, if dry, a good fill loft (I consider the 700-fill down of this jacket to be good) will insulate you much better than even the best synthetic insulation, ounce for ounce.
Besides styling and the Gore-Tex Pro shell, do you guys think the Fission SV is worth the difference in price? Also, would the sweat vapor from a day of skiing dampen the down too much? I love the styling & profile of the Fission SV and really want to buy it but I'm having a hard time justifying the price difference. I can assure you I'm not part of the 1% so I can't buy both, nor would I really want to. It would be a general wear-in-the-cold jacket too. Thanks.
By: Bert
December 15, 2011
For your intended use, it is worth saving your money....Good looking jacket!
By: Mike Traslin
December 16, 2011
Big jacket!
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Bert
December 16, 2011
Don't want to knock off any stars but just a heads up that this jacket fits big. I'm 6'3", 215lbs, 46in chest and I'm swimming in an XL of this jacket. Specifically it's a bit looser than I hoped around the torso area. Just ordered a large and will give some feedback once it arrives. Love the color (I got the black) but haven't had a chance to test it on the slopes yet. Zipper is a bit stiff but that's to be expected with new, waterproof zippers. I feel confident the large should fit much better.
By: Mike
December 19, 2011
Write your comment here...Bert ! I'm glad to here you say it runs a bit big , I'm a 48 chest and was up in the air as to which to order XL or XXL. I ordered the XL just yesterday so hoping I made a good choice.
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Big jacket!
Don't want to knock off any stars but just a heads up that this jacket fits big. I'm 6'3", 215lbs, 46in chest and I'm swimming in more...
- Material:
- [shell] Hyvent Alpha (2-layer); [lining] embossed taffeta
- Insulation:
- 700-fill down
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 25 PSI
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 625 g/mē
- Hood:
- yes, fixed, , helmet-compatible
- Venting:
- dual core
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 zippered handwarmer, 2 chest waterproof zippered, 1 bicep accessory with goggle cloth, (internal) 1 media, 1 goggle, 1 stash
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, alpine adventures
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime