Is Alpha SV overkill?
The Arc’teryx Alpha SV is overkill. Delicious, delirious overkill. If you’ve come here for an opinion on this jacket, it’s not because you’re its design target. The Alpha SV is Arc’teryx’s flagship shell.
Is the Alpha SV worth it?
This jacket is extraordinarily high-quality and offers weather protection that few other models can match. The 100-denier Gore-Tex Pro fabric is also sturdy enough to hold up to extended abuse. If your ambitions demand clothing for the harshest conditions on planet earth, the Alpha SV remains a worthy choice.
Where is Alpha SV made?
Canada
The newly revised Alpha SV from Arc’teryx is their most fully-featured alpine jacket. And it’s made in Canada at Arc’One, their manufacturing facility in New Westminster, B.C. So how many made-in-Canada jackets have you worn lately? ARC’One, the Canadian manufacturing facility of Arc’teryx.
Is arcteryx too expensive?
Quality of Products and Manufacturing. It is no secret that Arc’teryx products last for years and are extremely well-made. Therefore, if you look at a product that is impeccable in its quality of manufacture it speaks for itself why the price tag is high.
How does Arcteryx Alpha SV fit?
Fit and Sizing I typically wear a men’s size large and found the Alpha SV is true to size.
Is the Alpha SV overkill?
Is arcteryx still good?
Quality of Products and Manufacturing It is no secret that Arc’teryx products last for years and are extremely well-made. The products are not just well-made in regards to manufacturing and overall construction, but they are also very well-made in regards to design.
Is arcteryx owned by China?
The company is currently a subsidiary of Anta, the Chinese sportwear company.
How did the Arc teryx Sidewinder ski jacket get its name?
The Arc’teryx Sidewinder derives its name from the front zipper, which curves at the top. This is a unique but very functional addition to the jacket and prevents the front zipper from snagging my facial hair when it presses up against my chin as I zip up.
Is the Arc’teryx Alpha SV a good jacket?
The Alpha SV has been a cornerstone of the Arc’teryx technical clothing lineup for more than twenty years, and it’s easy to understand why. This jacket is extraordinarily high-quality and offers weather protection that few other models can match. The 100-denier Gore-Tex Pro fabric is also sturdy enough to hold up to extended abuse.
Which is the best Arcteryx jacket for wind resistance?
In Jan 2020, Arc’teryx decided to bring back the once discontinued (and loved) Nuclei FL. It offers amazing wind resistance thanks to its structural design (no baffled seams that let the wind in). It, however, offers little warmth (check out its temperature rating at the bottom of this post).
Which is easier, getting a PhD or getting an Arcteryx jacket?
Getting a PhD on Computational Fluid Dynamics is considered a little bit easier than picking the right Arc’teryx jacket. But, worry not… In this post, I’ll lay out some of my favorite Arc’teryx jackets for different types of intended uses to make the choosing process easier.