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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket - Men's
The Arc'teryx Alpha SV jacket earned the American Alpine Institute Guide's Choice award, for being a personal storm fortress. You'll appreciate it too when you're high in the mountains and on mother nature's bad side. Contrasting body panels, of Gore-Tex, put more durable fabrics in high wear areas while surrounding your torso in breathability. Welded seams with Tiny Gore taping make the Alpha SV impregnable to both wind and water. The elimination of storm flaps and bulky seams eliminates excess weight and makes this fowl weather friend easily stowed. The new Vislon WaterTight zip is more pliable, weather resistant, and user friendly than previous closures. High, harness-friendly pockets have WaterTight zips to keep electronics, tools, or chow, dry and in close reach. Designed for mountaineering, all pockets and vents are positioned to be accessed while wearing a pack. Gusseted no-lift underarms are destined for summit bids as they let the Alpha SV complete mobility as you reach ever higher.
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$498.95 $373.95 
Amazing jacket - A specific use shell
If you just want the info on the Alpha SV skip down, for a more full review read on. Arc'teryx jackets are some of the best, if not The best. However, this is reflected in their price, so when looking at them I knew I had to be picky and get something that would last me twice as long as a jacket half the price. I will admit up-front that a big part of my desicion was based on style/look and fit. So after looking awhile I narrowed my search to the Alpha SV and Theta AR. Both are very similar shells with differences in the color options and small differences in the cut/fit. They both use the heavier 2 fabrics, although the Theta uses more of it, and generally has more material in it. I tried on a Theta AR and really liked it overall. My only hesitation was that it was a little longer than I wanted. I looked around and could not find an Alpha anywhere, but really wanted to try one before deciding. I finally ordered one from backcountry figuring I could trade it for the Theta if it didn't work for me. The Alpha SV: is a great jacket, it functions great, it looks great, it fits great and it feels right. It's shorter than the Theta AR, which I like, the hood is a little bigger (for a helmet) but has more adjustments to compensate. When zipped up all the way it comes higher on my face, which I wasn't so sure about at first, but have grown to love as it keeps the wind out better. The new style water-proof main zipper it sports is nice, it zips easier which is great for gloved hands. I like the slightly tighter, more form-fitting, trim cut of the Alpha SV although it's minor. I liked the darker (eclipse) color the Theta offered, and it's small, but the no-elastic cuffs of the Theta are more slick. Which, however, is a good aspect to use to point out that the Alpha SV really is designed for technical use; the elastic cuffs don't look as nice, but are more practical. The elasticity of both shells is great for being non-restrictive and the water-proof zippers create less bulk; overall they are both awesome with slight variations depending on what you are looking for. Have fun outside!
Alpha SV Jacket
After using this jacket for only a few days I realized that it was one of the best. I have tried Patagonia for 12 years and I'd been very satisfied with the design and quality. But after 12 years the waterproof quality seems to disappear... The new frontal zipper on the alpha jacket is a big approvement I believe. Comparing to the before zippers, it runs smoothly and I hope it is waterproof. I will return with a complete rewiev when the alpha jacket SV has been through some action....!
Well worth the $$$$$$$
This is by far the best hard shell I have ever owned. I've hiked up teton pass in jackson,wy many times in the past month in every concievable type of weather and this jacket always performs. The fit is great, it never gets in the way of other gear. It is also indestructible. I've run into trees, rocks, and jagged ice and this jacket doesn't even show a scratch. I've used this primarily for backcountry snowboarding and it works great. I'll be interested to see how it holds up in spring and fall rainy conditions. Thanks for a great deal Backcountry.com.
Alpha SV-new zipper
Hello guys, please check the new zipper before buying. I tested one in a shop with a glass of water, and it leaked considerably. I cupped the jacket and let the water sit in the well for a minute. I am not against Arcteryx, I have three Arcteryx items and they’re great, I’ll buy their stuff again. But that new zipper on the SV does concern me.
new zipper
I don't understand why in heaven you would put 7 waterproof pockets on a jacket. The "new weatherproof" zippers leaked like hell. I just spent a fortune on this jacket and I'm not happy at all!
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Training Tips
One of the most mentally toughening things you can do as a runner who trains daily is to add a morning run into your routine. This means you are doing two runs a day. The morning run is simply more of a mental challenge then anything else.
Have two pairs of running shoes, especially if you live in a wet climate. Consider replacing your shoes no later than 500 miles into the life of the shoes.
Proper hydration for a run includes drinking 30 - 45 minutes before you start and about a cup every 10 - 15 minutes while running.
One of the best ways to win a running race is to win it in your mind first. Visualize yourself running and winning that important race. The more often you do this, you will start to "feel" the race. Your heart will get pumping and your body will feel the effort required to get the job done.
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