Description of Arc'teryx Fury SV Softshell Jacket - Men's:
For cold clear days in deep powder, the Arc’teryx Men’s Fury SV Jacket provides you with mobile stretch and full windproof protection thanks to Gore Windstopper fabric. This softshell jacket increases breathability for athletic backcountry tours, and features two-way Underarm zips for added ventilation. The adjustable hood works over your helmet, and a RECCO avalanche reflector adds safety in sketchy conditions. Underarm gussets and articulated elbows let you cut turns without restriction.
Bottom Line: Stretchy, windproof protection for epic snow days.
I used this jacket for probably close to 100 days this past winter in Jackson Hole. It's a great jacket, was able to keep me warm on those -20 degree windy days to the normal 20 degree days. The cuff is super high and is a great retreat when you are sitting on the chairlift and the winds blowing 40. I was able to wear it on all the stormy pow days without getting too warm or too hot. I debated for about one second getting a Gore Tex shell but I never needed it out in Jackson, the Fury was able to do it all.
this jacket rocks! i just got mine and i tell you, it is a great jacket. it has a lite fleece liner, on warm warm days it might me too much, but with pit zips you can cool down quick. gore windstopper is way better than gore soft shell, if you are looking for a softshel jacket. i just think the gore softshell feels just like my GoreTex XCR. this fit is on the baggy side, i got the small and it fits great (a little bigger than my Javelin SV) the hood is huge and fits over my helmet, and the powder skirt is a good addition. Way to go Arc'teryx!
i went to the backcountry.com store yesterday to try this on....now i'm hooked! but there's no way the wife will be cool with me buying a $500 jacket.
i love the way this thing fits. the medium is perfect for my frame: 6'1" 165lbs., tall, slender, long arms. it's got a perfect athletic or "tailored" cut.not baggy, but could definitely fit a layer or two underneath.
features i love:
• fit/cut/length
• powder skirt
• material/stretch
• weight, the fact that it's a shell
• craftsmanship
the version i would design:
• add wrist gaiters
• make a non-helmet compatible hood version (smaller hood) and/or detachable/stowaway hood
• lose the RECCO — not sure how much that adds to the price, and i already own a transciever
• an army green color option (the photo on backcountry isn't true to the color in person)*
hey ARC'TERYX, can i design one for trade? :)
*in person, the color is a darker richer green. the photo online makes it look a little lighter and more muted, which would be better.
