Arc'teryx Men's Stingray Jacket
by Arc'teryx, Soft Shell Jackets
Arc'teryx Men's Stingray Jacket
In years past skiing and climbing enthusiasts didn't readily associate any sort of GORE-TEX fabric with anything but waterproof outerwear, but this Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket will certainly change old notions. It's made with a new softer and quieter GORE-TEX Soft Shell Low Loft fabric that breathes better than previous GORE-TEX membranes but doesn't compromise the waterproof protection. Unlike the tapered cut on the Women's Stingray Jacket, the Men's Stingray Jacket has a relaxed cut to maximize your middle layering potential. The Stingray is primarily oriented for big mountain resort adventures and features extras like a removable Drop Hood and Recco Reflectors. Laminated pit zips beneath the sleeves give you extra breathing potential for any sunny hikes up to untracked bowls. If you're considering pants, the Arc'teryx Stingray Pant is a perfect match.
- Waterproof, highly breathable 730 GORE-TEX® Soft Shell Low Loft fabric
- WaterTight™ and laminated zipper construction along all outer openings
- Arc'teryx Drop Hood™
- Laminated quick dry chin guard and soft brushed lined collar
- One chest pocket, one sleeve pocket two hand pockets--all laminated
- Recco Reflector (never intended as a replacement for an avalanche transceiver)
- Laminated die cut Velcro™ cuffs
- Adjustable laminated powder skirt and lower hem drawcord
- Weight: 26.8 oz. (760 g.) in medium
Reviews - Arc'teryx Men's Stingray
Mark Adams -
7/9/2007
Best of All Possible Combinations
Trade offs are what we as buyers tend to scrutinize the most. Breathability versus waterproofing & wind blocking is a major one for me, and the Stingray Jacket has just the right balance for my needs. It breathes well enough for some hiking. Stops the wind from cutting to the bone at the top of the ridge you just hiked to, you don't even know its on when you ski down, & if you do stuff your body into the powder you'll come out dry. Water proofing is not an issue with this jacket. At 6"3", 225 lbs the XL fits just fine even with 3 baselayers on. I've got $600.00 Spyder & Phoenix jackets that take in water like a sponge & a Arc'teryx Sidewinder that lets the wind penetrate to the core. I only need one jacket now, i've found "my" jacket with the Best of All Combinations.
Anonymous -
4/8/2007
Great all around jacket. Light, soft, quiet, great fit, great fe
Great all around jacket. Light, soft, quiet, great fit, great features. Almost replaces the need to have a hardshell.
Anonymous -
1/20/2007
great shell, but don't expect to wear a helmet with the hood.
Great shell. I took it to Breckenridge with temperatures ranging from 5-20 with gust of 30mph winds. Didn't feel a thing. BUT...The hood is not compatible with a helmet (Giro 9). I was a little bummed about this fact. The wind was so cold, that I would have liked to put the hood over my helmet. The zippers are impossible to work with gloves (Marmot seems to have them beat on this with the little rubber grabbers on their zippers). Still glad I bought it.
