Arcteryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Women's

New shaping and a forward-leaning articulation has increased the performance and comfort of this iconic jacket. The Sidewinder front zipper reduces zipper stack at the neckline. The Stow Hood is at the ready to protect when the storm front rolls through, but you're still looking to play. Ands when the fresh powder piles deep the adjustable powder skirt helps keep the hot side hot, and the cool side cool. Lightweight, durable, and GORE's best in GORE-TEX® Pro Shell textiles.


Features:

• Soft brushed lined collar
• Laminated die-cut Velcro cuffs
• Relaxed Fit and forward leaning articulation
• Laminated adjustable powder skirt with gripper elastic
• WaterTight Sidewinder™ front, pit and pocket zippers
• Helmet compatible Stow Hood wih sealth adjusters
• Two-way pit zips
• Articulated elbows
• No-lift gusseted underarms
• Lift-pass loop
• Hidden Recco reflector
• Two hand pockets, one chest pocket
• One laminated internal mesh goggle pocket
• One laminated internal chest pocket with laminated zip
• Moulded Zipper Garages
• Laminated quick-dry chin guard
• One hand pull cords
• Tiny GORE® seam tape and Micro Seam allowances

Materials:

• 380N 3 layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3L
• 480NR 3 layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3L
• Care and Feeding: Wash Separately, Double Rinse, Remove Immediately, Do Not Use Fabric Softener

Tech Specs:

• GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3L: is the optimum solution for outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts, who need to face extreme weather and tough conditions. Made with the most rugged, most breathable, durably waterproof and windproof fabrics. GORE-TEX® Pro Shell 3L meets the demands of outdoor professionals and serious enthusiasts as it's engineered to excel in extended and extreme conditions.
• Extremely tough, extremely breathable, durably waterproof and windproof, 3 layers for extra-rugged use.
• Garments with PRO SHELL construction are engineered to pass GORE's most aggressive rain tests, simulating extended vertical and horizontal wind-driven rain conditions. They deliver superior protection against extended wet weather conditions through the use of advanced garment design techniques.

• RECCO®: An avalanche rescue system utilized by more than 600 rescue organizations worldwide to assist in the efficient location of burials. RECCO® technology enables rapid directional pinpointing of a victim'?s precise location using harmonic radar. The two-part system consists of a RECCO® detector used by organized rescue groups, and RECCO® reflectors that are integrated into apparel, helmets, protection gear or boots. The reflector is permanently affixed, requires no training for use and needs no batteries to function. The RECCO® system is not intended for self-rescue nor is it an alternative to transceiver use in the backcountry.
• The GORE-TEX® membrane is the heart of all GORE-TEX® products. It contains over 9 billion microscopic pores per square inch. These pores are 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, but 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule, which makes the GORE-TEX® membrane completely waterproof from the outside, while allowing perspiration to escape from the inside. An oleophobic, or oil-hating, substance is integrated into the membrane, preventing the penetration of body oils and insect repellent that could otherwise affect the membrane.

Recco® Reflector Tech:

• The RECCO® reflector is permanently affixed to skiers and snowboarders while they are recreating in the mountains. The small piece weighs less than four grams and is designed into commercially available outerwear, helmets, boots and protection gear. This ensures the reflector won't be left in the car, stashed mistakenly in the lodge or forgotten at home. It is a non-powered device, meaning it never needs to be switched on, will never loose signal strength and needs no batteries to function. It requires no maintenance and has a virtually unlimited lifespan.
• The actual component is a small electronic transponder with a copper aerial and a diode. Similar to a thin, printed circuit card and surrounded by protective weatherproof plastic, it is factory mounted to the exterior of gear that is unlikely to be torn off in the event of an avalanche. The reflector is engineered to sit slightly raised from the body and is placed in a specific external configuration for optimal reflection in the event of a burial.
• The two-part technology operates on the frequency-doubling principle. The RECCO® reflector bounces back the directional radar signal to the searcher and doubles the frequency, allowing the operator of the RECCO® detector to actually hear where the burial is located. This enables rapid pinpointing of the signal and tracks searchers on a direct path to the burial. The reflectors are most effective when worn on a helmet or in pairs pant and jacket or left and right boot due to the unpredictable orientation of avalanche burials.
• Unlike operating a transceiver, which requires education and practice, there is no learning curve for use of the RECCO® reflector. It is integrated into commercially available gear by the manufacturer and therefore requires no additional investment by the on-hill user. The reflector can be washed without damage and will not interfere with any electronic device since it does not transmit any sort of signal. And, with only a passive role to play in the rescue, the RECCO® reflector does not compete with other search methods and therefore functions as an effective complement to but not a replacement for wearing a transceiver. RECCO® reflectors do not prevent avalanches nor do they guarantee location or survival in the event of a burial, but they do provide one more chance for skiers and snowboarders to be found quickly by organized rescue.