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9/10
I have been a fan of Arc'teryx for about four years, and own a few of their products. This is the first Gore Tex jacket I've bought so I don't have alot to compare it to other than some that I've tried on, and some that my friends own.
All, and all I have no complaints. I'm 6' medium build, and the sive medium fits very well. It doesn't have alot of bagginess (some people go for baggy I don't) ,and it instead fits my form nicely, but does not inhibit mobility. It moves with me.
The dropped hem comes down about 4-6 inches bellow my waist, and does not expose my lower back when I bend over. It has a hem draw cord but I hardly ever use it except on heavy powder days.
If your the type with your pants dropped I don't think this jacket will do what it's designed to do, but if your pants are at your waist then it should do nicely at keeping the snow out.
The radio pocket works well with most 2-ways just push your talk button, and speak without any sort of "What'd you say"? However some handhelds are to big so just be aware
So basically the only two things I would have liked different were a deeper radio pocket, and a slighty beefier powder skirt elastic (instead of a wide band it's just a thin cord which works well, but I do find myself pulling it back down a couple times a day). All, and all a great piece of equipment that will stand up to years of abuse.
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Arc'teryx: Men's Sidewinder AR Jacket - Deep snow runs, a sloppy drizzle at the mountain's base, chair rides in howling winds, all are no match for the Arc'teryx Men's Sidewinder AR Jacket. Designed using two versions of Gore-Tex® 3 Layer Pro Shell fabric, this top-of-the-line snow riding jacket offers an unbeatable mix of durability, protection, and supple, unrestricted comfort. The new, sturdy woven backer on the Pro Shell materials allows Arc'teryx to reduce seam allowances and seam tape width. This makes the jacket lighter, more breathable, and offers freedom of motion that is often lacking in snowboard and ski outerwear. Lamination technology improves garment strength while contributing to the Sidewinder AR Jacket's sleek look. The helmet compatible hood stows away when the sky is clear, and the powder skirt includes gripper elastic and a snap closure to keep cold snow on the outside, where it belongs.
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