The ALPHA AR is a technical jacket specifically designed for climbers and mountaineers looking for a hardshell that can be used all year round in all mountain conditions. Designed by Arc'Teryx, this jacket benefits from a number of technical qualities.
Lightweight , rugged and very versatile, it is made with a high performance N40p-X GORE-TEX Pro fabric at the body. Reinforced with a micro grid fabric backing, this waterproof and breathable fabric is remarkably light and durable. Stronger reinforcements in N80p-X GORE-TEX Pro are added to areas that are more susceptible to wear and tear, such as the shoulders, forearms and cuffs.
With a purely athletic cut combined with an ergonomic e3D structure, this jacket provides optimal freedom of movement on rock and ice. Numerous details have been added to its construction to increase its effectiveness: Storm Hood compatible with a helmet, chin protection, ventilations, harness reinforcements, two high zipped pockets, adjustable cuffs...
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ALPHA AR JACKET MEN'SORACLE
Materials :
Gore-Tex Pro 3L N80p-X: waterproof and breathable fabric is remarkably light and durable
N40p-X Gore-Tex Pro: reinforcements on the shoulders, forearms and wrists
Ranges :
Alpha: Specialized clothing and accessories for climbing and mountaineering: harness compatible length and waist, chest pockets accessible while wearing a backpack and harness, maximum articulation for overhead movement, helmet compatible hood, drop hem, highest durability to weight ratio and emphasis on lightest materials
AR: Year-round: Provides high performance and weather protection and features a series of options that make the garment versatile for year-round use in multiple activities
Construction:
e3D cut: Adds an extra level of articulation to provide an improved range of motion
Durable, water and dirt resistant finish (DWR) allows the fabric surface to leak under water
Micro-seam allowance (1.6mm) reduces bulk and weight
Fully welded seams for waterproofing
Three-ply Gore-Tex construction
Strategically placed triple Gore seam tape (8mm wide)
Details:
Helmet compatible Storm Hood
Adjustment cords on hood
Brushed microvelour laminate chin guard for added comfort
WaterTight outer zippers
Clear underarm zippers for easy ventilation
Full-length front zipper with wind flap
Mini tabs for fastening to the girdles
Precise Velcro adjustment at cuffs reduces bulk and reduces snags and rips
Dipped hem
Adjustable drawcord at hem
HemLock harness reinforcements keep the jacket in place under the harness
Two tall, double-access hand pockets with clear laminated closures