My Arc'teryx Alpha SV Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 เม.ย. 2022
- A close look at the Arc'teryx Alpha SV hardshell. Fit, features and how to layer with it. This is the top of the line hardshell from Arc'teryx. Built with 100D 3L most durable GoreTex membrane, this jacket is made for rough, rugged, cold, windy, and snowy conditions in the mountains. With it's two high chest pockets, it is designed with climbing in mind. It doesn't get much better than this!
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People buy this jacket to walk the dog & then complain about the pockets & the fit. It's primarily for climbing: properly sized it fits very well layered with your arms extended over your head & the Napoleon pockets are accessible wearing a pack & harness. The fabric is durable & the weight is less than many other jackets in the same category. It's definitely not the "heaviest" jacket in the Arc lineup.
Exactly. City kids will take a pic in an arc jacket then go get on the subway
Love the review. The detail and breakdown is so great and helpful.
Great! Thank you. I'm glad that it helped you.
I love my Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV that I had for several years and it's bombproof!
Hello my name is Duncan I’m an Arcteryx addict, I’m glad i found this meeting
lot's of great info in this video!
This is exactly the information I needed to hear... the sizing charts from Arcteryx are generic and do not change from style to style thank you for this I will be sizing down for my SV purchase.
Glad it helped. I guess being a regular fit it's a bit larger than normal. It's definitely bigger than my other XL Hardshells. But if you're wearing heavy layers under it, it's good.
I’m moving up from a Theta, and I found it tight in the collar, especially when zipped up. I have a thin mid layer (700d?) but if I have a base layer and a thin sweater underneath I’m not very comfortable. I had a M Beta, and went up to a L Theta, now considering a L Alpha. I have put on a few dad pounds during this progression but not significant, about 15 pounds, but I’m wearing it mostly in the midsection and the chest. Do you suppose the L size would be adequate? I’m getting a warranty replacement on the Theta, and finally moving up to the Alpha that I always wanted, but was never able to justify buying.
the upper placement of the pockets is because it doesnt interfere with your harness
and it doesnt interfere with the lumbar supports on your pack
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I bought the Alpha SV in XL last night after 2 beers. :D I am 6,2 (190 cm) and weigh appr. 180 lbs (90 kgs). I want to combine it with the Aclima FleeceWool V2 Jacket because I love merinowool. I already have the Arcteryx Rush in XL and that fits perfectly. Hopefully, the SV does, too. If not, I need to lift harder in the gym :D
Thanks for this
I’ve got two Beta AR jackets one is 4 years old the other is 15 years old and I have a Sabre 5 years old, now looking to add a Alpha SV in large portions extra large to take my layers after skiing in whistler over Easter, that’s the bad thing about Arc’teryx its so addictive
Hey! I was wondering about the ”regular fit” in other jackets. Thinking of buying a Beta AR which is also a regular fit and wondering if the cut is similar to this SV, as the Beta is meant for more general use. Very good review about the SV!👍
I don't have the Beta AR, so I can't say for sure, but I would think that it would be similar to the Alpha SV as they are both a regular fit. For me, the Beta FL which is a trim fit still has enough room under it to layer. The Beta AR would most likely be cut a bit larger than the Beta LT or FL. I think that the advantage of the regular fit would be it's ability to fit over as many layers as you want, and heavy layers if necessary. It just depends on what you will use it for.
Thank you, keep up the good work!
I have the Beta AR, it is slightly roomier in fit and look the beta is also shorter in the body which I don’t like, i have the alpha sv it’s a better all round jacket, also have a look at the Fjallraven Bergtagen shell jacket reviews that’s a way better jacket than the SV or AR, much softer fabric so no crunch as you walk and even more durable against the weather
You didn’t make this in a slim fit? Or the same material in a slimmer fit?
The Arc'teryx Alpha SV/AR or Arc'teryx Leaf Alpha jacket is all that you will ever need ...anything more is solely for the narcissist factor !
hello, very nice video! May I ask if I can put on a S size Alpha SV over a M size Cerium SV hoodie?
I'm not sure that the S alpha will fit over the M cerium SV. The cerium SV is a pretty full jacket. If it was a cerium LT I would say that it would probably fit over it, but the SV is much bigger. My XL Alpha SV fit over my XL cerium SV nicely, so I would hesitate on downsizing the alpha to fit over the fuller pieces. The alpha downsized would fit fine over an atom LT or Proton FL,... lighter layers
Hi Chris, may be you can help me? I bought an Arcteryx jacket shell 17-20 years ago. It is still pretty good and waterproof for the amount I have used it, but slowly coming apart. I am looking for the same jacket. There is nothing in the jacketI can see like ar/sv/beta etc. I think they only had one version? Which jacket do you think might be closest. Thanks!
I really don't know what was available back then, but I would think that over the years the jackets would only have gotten better. So it just depends on what activities you will be using it for, and your budget. The Alpha's are more for rock and ice climbing as there pockets are designed for cross chest access. The betas are more common everyday use. All are great. What are you using it for?
are u thinking u may have bought a stingray or a sidewinder? the precursors to the alpha today
6''2 215pounds XL
is it just me or latest models get wider and shorter in size?
sleeves get shorter and chest and waist get wider...
I used to have S and M in Arc' but now i have to get L or XL
it may be because arcy has a fitted, regular, and expedition sizings
and a large fitted and a medium regular may be about the same dimensions
a medium expedition will fit over a large regular fit even though not with many layers underneath
I find when I have the hood up the gap between my mouth and the jacket is too much , even after cinching of all the cords? Any Ideas ?
Also what jacket would you recommend that combines insulation and waterproof...need it for wet , cold weather in Scotland
The Alpha SV is just cut larger for heavier layers. I guess that it depends on what you're wearing under it.
As far as a waterproof insulated jacket, I would say something like the Beta or Rush Insulated jackets.
Thanks Chris ,I’ve found by not cinching the single cord at the neck that seems to help
What would you pick between the Alpha SV’s. 24k black vs the Orca?
Your choice. I have the 24K as that was the color available when I bought mine. Both look nice.
Is this jacket suitable for the European winter where minus temperatures are a maximum of minus 5 degrees?
The Alpha SV is a heavy duty hardshell that will block the wind and keep you dry from rain, sleet and snow. However, it is not insulated at all, so you will need a nice warm insulated jacket under it to keep you warm. This is just a protective shell to keep you dry and block the wind. This Alpha SV is designed for climbing, but can be used for anything, but if your just wearing it as a hardshell around town in cold weather, you probably don't need something this durable and heavy. The Beta AR or LT may be a better choice. If you're wearing a heavy layer under it, then the regular fit of the Beta AR may be a good choice. If you want the ultimate in durability, the Alpha SV is as good as it gets.
Great video. You gotta be in upstate New York. I recognize you t shirts.
I had to go back to that video to see what t-shirt I was wearing. CBA in New Jersey. Did you go to a Christian Brothers school?
so What about KEB ECO-SHELL JACKET from Fjällräven??
I have not tested that jacket, so I'm not familiar with it. Sorry
I'm 6'3 and 185, thinking a large might be better for me. Would you agree?
did you grab the L? similar problem here
@@TheDonkyGamePlay the large did not allow enough room to layer underneath. I think an extra large is the way to go..
This guys channel. Wow
Do you think you can technically throw this over the new Alpha parka?
I don't own the alpha parka, so I can't say for sure. But my feeling is that it probably could fit over it. It fits over my Cerium SV with no problem.
Do you by any chance own an Alpha parka from Arcteryx?
I do not have the parka, but I do hope to review it sometime this winter.
Please let me know your height and weight, my listen skill not good, thank you so much
6' 2" and 210 lb.
@@meandmyjackets thank you so much
i think L will fit you better. This is too oversized for regular fit.
I hear what you're saying. If I was to buy another, for lighter layers, I'd get the Large instead. But It actually fits well over those heavy layers when it's really cold. Plus I have a couple other hardshells that fit better. But for me it fills a purpose when it's really cold.
why is it so expensive? the profit margins on this jacket must be insane for arcteryx.
the profit margins for anything mass produced are insane wat r u talking about
Gore-Tex approved anything is a complicated process. A company like Arc'Teryx, Pantagonia, NorthFace etc.. needs to design the garment and then submit it to W.L.Gore to approve the design and test it's waterproofness before they will sell them the Gore-Tex material for them to manufacturer the garment. A 3 layer Gore-Tex jacket requires tedious time consuming manual application of the seam tapes.
This is their one jacket still made in Vancouver
that sv is like 2 sizes too big
It's an XL like all my other jackets!
@@meandmyjackets medium fits me and I'm 6ft. a large would fit u better I mean look at them sleeves damn bro
@@BobGnarly420 Yeah, I hear you. But with the heavy layers on under it, It's much better. I have a large in a beta LT. I can only wear a light layer under it....or just a tee-shirt. My other hardshells are XL, And they are all good with layers. The Alpha SV is just cut larger since its a regular fit and not a trim fit.
Layered while ice climbing that jacket is fine. Cinch cuffs around wrists & put arms overhead. The Alpha SV is a climbing jacket.
Fit is fire, don’t let these haters convince you otherwise
The DWR used after 2016 is junk !