Alpha SV Jacket Men's
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Alpha SV Jacket Men's
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Quality of Product, 4.4 out of 54.4
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Comfort, 4.5 out of 54.5
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Oslo
Age18 to 24
GenderMale
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Great jacket
3 years ago
Great jacket, just a little loud to wear, but that does not matter much. When my jacket are worn out, I will purchase a new one!
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Vancouver
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Workhorse
3 years ago
Durable and waterproof. This is the best jacket around if you can handle shelling out the money.
Q: Pros:
A: Heavy Fabric
Q: Cons:
A: Price
Q: Activity
A: Skiing and Mountaineering
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Terrace, bc
Age25 to 34
GenderFemale
Body TypeCurvy
5 out of 5 stars.
Solid coat
3 years ago
Wear this coat in streams, snowshoeing and sledding. Works great
Q: Cons:
A: Size difference b/w size down
Q: Activity
A: Hike, snowshoe, sledding
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Seattle
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypePetite
5 out of 5 stars.
Extremely well-made, very confortable
3 years ago
I bought the Arcteryx beta SV jacket
because I have heard excellent comments about it, is really one of the best rain jackets I have ever tried. It really feels comfortable when wearing it, I can easily move around with it, I can bend and stretch my arms easily, is extremely durable, very superior weather protection, it has great hood, it reminds me of the theta SV jacket I had before. Everything can easily be adjusted, it has excellent fit.
Q: Activity
A: Skating
Yes, I recommend this product.
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3 years ago
Which jacket did you buy exactly? Alpha SV or Beta SV?
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Ann Arbor
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
My second Alpha SV!
3 years ago
I had my first Alpha SV for almost 15 years. It had survived largely unscathed after a lot of hard use, but I thought it was time to treat myself to a new one. I can't imagine a better made or more functional hard shell. Worth every penny. Looking forward to another 15 years of great use, before treating myself to another new one!
Q: Pros:
A: Functionality, quality
Q: Cons:
A: Pricey, but so worth it
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, snowboarding, general outdoors pursuits
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Kootenay's
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
water/wind proof
3 years ago
when I bought this jacket I wasn't planning spending that amount of $$$ on a rain jacket.The jacket is absolutely waterproof I can't stress enough how weatherproof this jacket is.My only knock on the jacket is that the material loud (crinkly)and when rain hits it but I'm DRY.
Q: Pros:
A: Weathproof
Q: Cons:
A: Price and noise material
Q: Activity
A: Hiking anything outdoors
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Butte, Mt
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Alpha is wonderful
3 years ago
I have had numerous Alpha's over the years. I love how the jacket is more fit than other ski type jackets. It works great for activities where you do not want a ton of bulk and require movement. I found each year the jacket to be very durable and extremely warm. You can pretty much run a light base layer or puff layer in the extreme cold without having to shed or put on layers. Over the years the fit and material seem to change a bit. I found the older jackets to be more quiet and softer to the touch. I feel the latest model can be kind of noisy and seems to be more durable. I would like to note the change in the fit. I have always worn an XL in this jacket. It was always tapered and a slim cut. This year, I had to return for a Large and it fits like the older XL fit. The colors can be confusing. The jackets never look like the pictures on the computer. I think they should also give a better description of their colors. Dynasty is really more orange than red. They should tell you this to avoid returns etc. Using names like forcefield, Tatsu, etc is cool but confusing for people just wanting to know the color. I've used this jacket for multiple activities. It has been perfect for snow biking, skiing, and Montana winters.
Q: Pros:
A: Extreme condition jacket
Q: Cons:
A: Fit seems to have gone bigger
Q: Activity
A: Fat-Biking, Hiking, Snowboarding, Casual.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 5 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Vancouver
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.
The Ferrari of Hard Shells
3 years ago
What's to say? From my point of view the Alpha SV has been the industry leader for light and bulletproof since it's inception. Take care of this jacket and it will take care of you.
Pros:
- Light
- Tough
- good breathability
- full hood for helmet
- built for use with harness, no conflict between pockets and backpack/harness
Cons:
- you can buy a car for cheaper these days
- You're going to look ridiculous wearing it to walk your dog.
- seriously, this is a technical shell that should be treated like equipment. Unless you're walking your dog on a ski tour wear something else
- Fresh three-ply goretex sounds like you're wearing a paperbag filled with sand paper
If you're looking for a high quality, light, tough hard shell to tour, climb, or hike, you're probably already well acquainted with the Alpha SV. you probably have a picture of it surreptitiously taped somewhere you can admire it. You probably dream about it. You know you want it, and you're not you even need two kidneys anyways.
Q: Pros:
A: fit, features, rugged, light
Q: Cons:
A: price, range of use, care
Q: Activity
A: Ski, hike
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Toronto, ON
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.
The Best Raincoat Money Can Buy
3 years ago
I have owned this jack for over a year now and it is by far and away the best overall rain jacket I've had. It's thoughtfully laid out, the fit allows for layers without feeling "big" and the fit and finish is unmatched.
Q: Pros:
A: Quality and Performance
Q: Cons:
A: None
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Vancouver island, BC
Age25 to 34
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Great robust jacket
3 years ago
I got this jacket for wet windy BC camping trips. Keeps me dry on the rainiest days.
Q: Pros:
A: Bomb proof. Good style.
Q: Cons:
A: Noisy
Q: Activity
A: Wet weather camping and hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Los Angeles
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
5 out of 5 stars.
Family "go-to" jacket
3 years ago
The Alpha SV really is a great jacket! Being an active family, we have multiple Arcteryx jackets, pants that are best for specific activities. But when space is an issue, we all reach for the Alpha SV. It's light weight, minimalist, tough as nails, with consistent quality. The only minor complaint I have is that it's "noisy" as all hardshell jackets are.
Q: Pros:
A: Dependable, waterproof, consistent
Q: Cons:
A: pricey
Q: Activity
A: climbing, skiing, hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Made in Canada
3 years ago
Hands down the best shell you will ever own. Perfect fit and comfort. Plus abrasion resistant. Best protection against the elements and plenty of room for layering. I have several of the Alpha SV which are made from in CANADA.
Q: Pros:
A: Made in CANADA
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Everything
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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THE DARK AND RUAL STREETS OF CALIFORNIA
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
WORK NOW CLIMB LATER
3 years ago
ARCTERYX SENT MY FOREST DRAB ALPHA SV QUICKER THAN IT TAKES BLUEWATER TO SPIN OFF A COIL OF TITAN CORD. VERY PLEASED!!!
Q: Pros:
A: FITS A WORK AT HEIGHTS PROFESSIONAL
Q: Cons:
A: DMM FOUND OUT BENT EM OUT OF SHAPE!
Q: Activity
A: WORK AT HEIGHT
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Rouyn-noranda
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
I think this will be my all time favorite jacket !
3 years ago
Quality is amazing
Fits a little big , but I guess it needs to be to have the adequate layers underneath
It’s warm
It breaths and it repels water
Perfect
Q: Pros:
A: Everthing
Q: Cons:
A: No pockets to put hands in
Q: Activity
A: Snow shoes , ski , paddle board , hiking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Calgary
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Jacket
3 years ago
Purchased an Alpha SV from the Outlet Store. It is exceptionally well made and the fit is perfect. An added feature is that it's made in Canada. The only negative is that the color (Soulsonic) is actually much darker than what is depicted in the online picture.
Q: Pros:
A: Quality and fit
Q: Cons:
A: Color not accurate as per online
Q: Activity
A: Hiking in cool, wet weather
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Top notch
3 years ago
Purchased about a month ago, I used this on an alpine climb in October that included a few pitches of off-width and a squeeze chimney on granite. Even though I got scraped up, the jacket doesn’t have a single mark on it. And it protected against the cold October wind like a champ.
Q: Pros:
A: Durable, wind-proof, comfortable
Q: Cons:
A: A little noisy
Q: Activity
A: Alpine climbing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Hammerfest
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale
1 out of 5 stars.
ikke tett jakke
3 years ago
brukte jakka to ganger, i veldig regnvær - og den var altså ikke tett ved glidelåsene. ble våt til skinnet. forventer atskillig bedre kvalitet til prisen.
Translate with GoogleNo, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
3 years ago
CS
Hej Mona,
Tak fordi du kontaktede Arc'teryx med din feedback om Alpha SV-jakken.
Vi har bemærket, at du har startet en produktserviceanmodning. Fordi hver sag er specifik med hensyn til det problem, der er opstået, vil vores produktserviceteam altid arbejde på en passende løsning sammen med brugere af vores grej, selv i tilfælde, der hører uden for vores begrænsede garanti.
Tak for din henvendelse, og hvis du eventuelt har andre spørgsmål, bedes du ringe til vores kundeservicelinje eller udfylde en Kontakt os-formular.
Med venlig hilsen
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Sechelt, BC
Age35 to 44
2 out of 5 stars.
Not waterproof
3 years ago
I've owned this jacket now for 2 years and have used it in all kinds of conditions. It is more durable than it looks, holding up against heavy bushwacking with no tearing. My issue is that it isn't at all waterproof. I make sure to take care of it as instructed, but it only lasts about 30 minutes of heavy rain before my clothes start getting wet. If I can't wear it longer than 30 minutes in heavy rain, than what's the point? I wish I'd returned it earlier. Now I own a VERY expensive jacket that I never want to wear.
Q: Pros:
A: Durable
Q: Cons:
A: Not waterproof
Q: Activity
A: Hiking
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
3 years ago
CS
Hello there,
Thank you for reaching out to Arc'teryx with your feedback on the Alpha SV Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about the materials/durability issues you have encountered with your Alpha SV Jacket. Your comments are appreciated and crucial to ensuring we are designing equipment that meets the needs and expectations of our wearers, and we will be sure to pass your comments along to our design team.
For the issue you are experiencing, be sure to fill out a Product Service Request Form to see where our Product Service Team can help further:
https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/product-service/service-request/
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST), and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you.
All the best
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Ste-Aghate-Des-Monts
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Simplement incroyable
3 years ago
J’ai ce manteau depuis près de 2 ans et c’est devenue le seul que je porte à l’année. J’ai eu le modèle Stingray (discontinué) pendant plus d’une dizaine d’années et je croyais jamais retrouver un aussi robuste Shell mais grâce à l’incroyable qualité du service à la clientèle, j’ai été redirigé vers le fameux Alpha SV. J’ai découvert un nouveau plaisir l’acquisition de cet ensemble soit d’aller marcher lors des plus gros orages afin de braver mère nature, pourtant ce sont des articles suggéré pour l’hiver mais je porte maintenant le manteau et la salopette en plein été sans avoir chaud et restant et sec. Pour l’hiver ça surpasse de loin tout ce que j’ai essayé et j’en ai eu un bon nombre, assez pour avoir perdu le compte. Cette ensemble est parfait en tout point.
Translate with GoogleQ: Activity
A: Guide de touriste en activités de plein air
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 5 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Rimouski
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Super coquille en tout points
3 years ago
J'ai acheté ce produit il y a deux mois un peu cher mais la qualité y est un produit canadien. Je fais beaucoup de marche peu importe le temps, ainsi que de la randonné je suis très satisfait. Je recommande ce produit.
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Polyvalent
Q: Cons:
A: Le prix
Q: Activity
A: Marche toute saison , Randonné, Raquette
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Scotland
Age55 to 64
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.
Alpha jacket
3 years ago
I bought this a month ago and it hasn’t disappointed me absolutely first class and bulletproof
Q: Pros:
A: Extremely wind and waterproof
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Hillwalking
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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BC
Age18 to 24
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Ultimate Winter Jacket
4 years ago
I purchased this just before moving to and living on a ski hill for a full season. The jacket performed extremely well, wind/sleet/snow basically a non-issue through heavy use, on the hill and on snowmobile. Comfortable with or without a down layer, so it was fully usable from the coldest days to the warmest. I did get a rip in the jacket over the season, and Arcteryx fully covered it through their warranty, replacing it with a brand new one. Terrific jacket and customer service overall, if you need a heavy duty shell you can’t go wrong with this one!
Q: Pros:
A: Lightweight, Durable, Weatherproof
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Snowboarding & Snowmobiling
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Sweden
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
2 out of 5 stars.
good fit, feels solid but really weak fabric
4 years ago
I had this jacket for 3 years and went totally about 100 ski days with it. At first it felt fantastic, just like my previous Arc´teryx Alpha SV jacket. But just in a year the zipper start to hassle. A year later, the fabric had worn completely abnormally at the cuffs and at the waist. In the third year, the tightening at the hood comes off the fabric, which I have seen happen to other users. I have followed washing instructions and washed the jacket regularly with recommended washing program and detergent.
Sadly, the service center thinks this is normal life time for a jacket in this price range and do not want to repair my lovely jacket. RA#897575
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, randonnee
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Service
Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Alpha SV Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have experienced with your Alpha SV Jacket and that the outcome of your Product Service Assessment was not what you were hoping for.
Because every case is specific with regards to the issue that is occurring, our Product Service Team will always work on a suitable solution with users of our gear, even in cases that fall outside of our Practical Lifetime Warranty.
https://arcteryx.com/ca/en/help/limited-warranty
Nonetheless, we appreciate your comments and will be sure to pass them along to our design and materials teams.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line or fill out a Contact Us Form.
All the best
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a year ago
I had a very similar issue with my Alpha SV jacket too. The "Cohaeasive" adjusters on the hood came detached from the fabric after three years of sporadic use. Arcteryx repaired it with the older/classical hood cinching mechanism.. So much so for the improved Cohaesive adjusters....
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Chicago
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeLean
2 out of 5 stars.
Excellent, but.
4 years ago
Had this jacket strapped to a backpack and also connected the neck line loop with a locking carabiner to my backpack. Jacket went missing carabiner still connected to jacket loop . Lost forever. Almost got hypothermia. Probably should have never packed the jacket.
Q: Pros:
A: Almost perfect
Q: Cons:
A: If it fails it’s catastrophic
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, climbing.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Service
Hey Mike,
Thanks for reaching out to Arc'teryx with your feedback on the Alpha SV Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about what happened to your Alpha SV Jacket. When trekking with a jacket it is generally good practice to pack it inside your bag as opposed to hanging by the hang loop as it is laminated onto the jacket as opposed to sewn in.
A good method for packing your jacket and saving space would be to roll it up inside of the hood and place it securely within your pack. Nonetheless, we regret the experience you had.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST), and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you.
All the best
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Helsinki, Finland
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeAthletic
1 out of 5 stars.
Poor quality
4 years ago
Gluing on the seams does not hold. I have washed the jacket according to the instructions and haven’t even used it that lot. 3/3 on our family have the same issue and Arc’teryx won’t even fix it! Very dissappointed.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Response from Arc'teryx:
4 years ago
Customer Service
Hi there,
Thank you for contacting Arc'teryx and sharing your feedback on the Alpha SV Jacket.
We're sorry to hear about the durability issues you have experienced with your Alpha SV Jacket and that the outcome of your Product Service Assessment was not what you were hoping for. Because every case is specific with regards to the issue that is occurring, our Product Service Team will always work on a suitable solution with users of our gear, even in cases that fall outside of our Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Nonetheless, we appreciate your comments and will be sure to pass them along to our design and materials teams.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Line at 1-866-458-2473 (available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM PST), and one of our representatives would be glad to chat with you.
All the best
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3 years ago
Yes, same for me. Sent back and they offered to stitch the hem, which is nice but having washed it regularly and according to recommendations, I'm not delighted with longevity or the limited warranty. I have quite a lot of Arc gear and quite a lot of Patagonia. Sorry, but I won't be buying more Arc gear.
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UK
Age35 to 44
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Best Jacket I've ever owned
4 years ago
Simply put: This is by far the best jacket I've ever had. Fully waterproof, fully wind proof and versatile to mixed Scottish Winter activities, from hiking to ice climbing and back country skiing.
Q: Pros:
A: comfortable and weather proof
Q: Cons:
A: N/A
Q: Activity
A: Hiking, Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Backcountry skiing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Scotland
Age45 to 54
GenderMale
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
What more can be said?
4 years ago
I am on my second Alpha SV Jacket. They have been used for a number of seasons, mostly Ski Touring Guiding, and Winter Skills Courses in the unpredictable Scottish Highlands.
It is a bomber jacket, robust fabric which just works. The features are well thought out without being too complicated of over engineered. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into making features simple and usable. Fit is good with enough space for extra layers but not too bulky without. Hood works with a big ski helmet and cinches down when using hood without a helmet. One small annoyance is the positioning of the velcro tabs on the wrist. With the cuffs fully open (or when wearing big gloves) the velcro tab barely reaches the other velcro fastener and as a result, easily comes loose. When the cuffs are fully tightened round the wrist, there is still lots of velcro which cannot be used. It seems that the velcro sewn onto the cuffs could be readjusted a few cm to more fully engage the tab.
Other than that small tweak, the jacket is spot on.
Q: Pros:
A: Tough, Well cut, useful features
Q: Activity
A: Ski Touring, Winter Mountaineering, Climbing,
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Montréal
Age25 to 34
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Parfait
4 years ago
Après des mois d’utilisation intensive, je dois dire que le nouveau goretex est vraiment très résistant! Il est littéralement comme neuf. L’ajout du réflecteur Recco sous la pochette au niveau de l’épaule est une excellente idée. La coupe à légèrement changé; il me semble un petit peu plus ample que l’ancienne version et il est surtout plus long à la taille. Évidemment, sa coupe est vraiment adaptée pour être superposée à de nombreuses couches isolantes. C’est un manteau de grande qualité fabriqué au Canada.
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Durabilité
Q: Cons:
A: Aucun
Q: Activity
A: Randonnée, ski
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Alpha SV Jacket, 2011-2022
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Oslo, Norway
Age25 to 34
GenderMale
Body TypeSolid
5 out of 5 stars.
Absolute bomber jacket
4 years ago
Used one of these for several years, and it has taken a beating. Around 250 days climbing ice, rock and alpine ridges, as well as a working at heights, performing lift evacuaiton training in a ski resort and alpine touring. Asides from a few holes I inflicted due to ice tools this jacket is almost like new. Make sure to wash it and it'll stick with you.
Q: Pros:
A: Hard-wearing, easy to climb in
Q: Cons:
A: Needs a double zipper.
Q: Activity
A: Ice and alpine climbing.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Toronto
Age45 to 54
GenderX
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
The best shell I have ever owned
4 years ago
I wish I bought this shell years ago. It breathes beautifully and it is super easy to regulate the temperature to suit the activity. I have warn the alpha sv in -20C and 15C in the rain. First class comfort.
Q: Pros:
A: Breathable and shielding
Q: Activity
A: Skiing, snowshoeing
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Alpha SV Jacket
Our most durable GORE-TEX PRO shell. Designed for severe alpine conditions.
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Alpha SV Jacket Men's
The Storm Fortress. The iconic Alpha SV has long proven itself in the most severe alpine conditions. Breathable GORE-TEX PRO with Most Rugged Technology is paired with our most durable face fabric – made from 100% recycled materials – for incredibly long-lasting storm protection. The micro grid backer enhances resistance to abrasion and contamination, and the latest design updates make repair easier to extend your Alpha’s life. Featured for confidence in extreme conditions, the Alpha SV includes an embedded RECCO® reflector for improved searchability in emergency situations, our helmet-compatible StormHood™ adjusts for full coverage with maximum visibility, and articulated construction that frees you to move across mountain terrain.
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