Arc Teryx Men's Gamma SV Jacket Shell Jackets

Arc Teryx Men's Gamma SV Jacket Shell Jackets 

DESCRIPTION

This highly technical jacket combines snow and water-shedding properties with enhanced mobility features--the perfect combination for mountaineering or extreme backcountry skiing conditions. The Malden® Powershield™ stretch nylon face is laminated to a hydrophobic Polartec® inner fleece layer for waterproof insulation propertie Malden® Powershield™ stretch nylon laminated to hydrophobic Polartec® fleece Roomy handwarmer chest pockets Internal zippered pocket Hem drawcord Weight: 21.4 oz. (607

USER REVIEWS

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[Dec 24, 2003]
ched
Snowboarder

I've had this jacket for almost two months now. I have to say that this is by far the best jacket I have ever owned. Best points: wind resistance, breathability and design. This jacket is bulletproof in the wind. I spent hours in the wind and rain at about 0*C(I'm from Vancouver - where these jackets are made) and never got cold or hot. You ever heard of people born without regulatory mechanisms like sweating and shivering? Their doctors need to get them one of these puppies, no joke. Also, this thing is LIGHT! 635 grams feels like nothing over a sweater, and since you don't hear it it's easy to forget that you're wearing it! In regards to the critic who complained about it not being warm enough, nothing outside of down is gonna keep you warm if you're static. add a layer and embrace the FUTURE!!!

Customer Service

Went to the factory outlet - decent service, though nothing there had a warranty so you non-Vancouverites aren't really missing out.

Similar Products Used:

Moonstone, Marmot and MEC

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Nov 18, 2002]
Will Benedict
Snowboarder

I've pretty much worn this thing every day since I got it. It's soft enough that you can wear it around the house if it's chilly over a t-shirt, but it's also good as outer shell if it's gross out. Because it's not bright or fuzzy you can pretty much wear it over anything from a button down and a tie to a sweatshirt. If it's pouring, it will get wet, and it's not amazingly warm, but again it's a useful fleece. From mid summer to January in Boston, it works unencumbered for light rain, and as an good underlayer. If you head out in the sunny afternoon and come back during the chilly night, you can stuff it in a backpack no sweat. Fits well, doesn't feel bulky at all.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Jul 26, 2002]
Rocapina
Mountaineer

I agree with most of the reviews that have been posted so far: this is a hell of a jacket. The fit/construction is fantastic, it performs as a true soft shell jacket: repels water well, breath exeptionally well. This jacket looks good enough to be worn in town without looking like a nerd. BUT be careful this is not an insulating layer: it does not protect from the cold. This is good for serious aerobic activity not for static conditions. I wore this jacket in New Zealand by -3C with a capilene underwear, a R1 flash pull over and a R2 vest and I was cold each time I was stopping any serious activity. So overall a great jeacket but do not buy it for its insulating property, the lined polartec 100 does not enough of a difference.

Customer Service

You should not need customer service when you buy arcterys as their garnements are of expetional quality. If you have to get hold of thei customer be prepared for the most unhelpful/useless customer s

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[May 30, 2002]
JIm Car
Snowboarder

I recently purchased this jacket and took it out on a 3 day backcountry snowboarding over Memorial day weekend. As expected, the construction of the jacket seems to be impressively first-rate. I wore the jacket during several cycles of ascent and descent in varying temperatures on my last trip and was veryimpressed. I also have a Cloudveil Serendipity jacket (another fantastic jacket)constructed Schoeller Dryskin Extreme and wanted to make some quick comparsions. Although both jackets are wonderful soft shells and could fill nearly identical needs, their construction materials lead me to use the jackets differently. I have found that the impressive Polartec material used in the Arc Teryx seems to be warmer (since it is lined with 100 fleece), has a more rigid/stiffer feel, and seems more like a bomber "shell". As a result, I reach for it when I anticpate really cold or wet conditions. The Cloudveil seems to be cooler with a greater capacity to breath (since it is lined with Coolmax), drapes better, and feels (but doesn't function) like a very light fleece layer. As a result, I reach for the Cloudveil during when I anticpate moderate temperatures (or I bring along a light insulating layer such as a Patagonia R1). I have used both shells in outdoor adventures such as climbing Mt. Shasta and snowboarding the backcountry and have been amazed at their versatility. Both are wonderfully windproof and water resistant(although I would give the nod to the Arc Teryx), breathable (I would give the nod to the Cloudveil) and versatile over a wide range of temperatures (another slight nod to the Cloudveil). You can't go wrong with either jacket but I feel that the construction materials are different enough that they fill slightly different needs (especially if you run hot). My fleece jackets have been gathering dust since I purchased these jackets.

Customer Service

Hasn't been required.

Similar Products Used:

Cloudveil Serendipity

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Feb 01, 2002]
David Emerson
Climber

Truly a work of art. Comfortable all day, never too hot, never too cold.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jan 03, 2002]
craigc
Climber

Strength:

None

This jacket is great because of the things you don''t get: that garbage bag feel and sound of gore. hood too many zippers velcro The close fit tucks nicely under a harness, allowing easy access to your gear loops. The comfort range of this piece is amazing +5c hiking -20c climbing and belaying. This in the best shell I''ve owned. e

Similar Products Used:

Schoeller pants

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Nov 27, 2001]
Aeolus
Mountaineer

Strength:

None

Weakness:

None

I recently purchased this jacket but have already reaped the benifits from it''s construction. I recieved it on a day the temperature dropped 30 degrees in just a few hours and with the temp drop came high winds and close to freezing rains. The perfect proving ground for such a jacket. I can only say WOW!! This jacket is the sh%t. I stood in the rain and the wind most of the day at work. The Powresheild outer shell did get damp but I did not feel it on the interior of the jacket. I stayed warm and comfortable all day. That evening I was invited to a tailgate party for our football team. Again for hours in the elements I stayed nice and toasty. Everyone else was envious. All in all I spent a good 12 hours in the wind and rain and the jacket was dry by half time. I kept the jacket on while in the dome and with the front unzipped I did not once feel hot. This is by far my favorite jacket. I did buy this jacket used and paid well below retail, although in perfect condition. But I would not hesitate to pay retail. This is one fantastic jacket, can''t wait to get it to the mountains. Take care my Brothers.Live to climb, climb to live

Customer Service

Own many Arcteryx products and have not had a problem with anything

Similar Products Used:

I know of no other jackets like this one

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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