Not the most durable.Įverybody around me who has tried them bought them. The inner (red) insulation can bunch up and wear out if using with wet hands.I layer liners below at about -5C (but I have cold fingers and I am from a warm-weather area). About as much as the Heli but less than the BD guides for instance. Not sure how well it would withstand abuse like an all-leather BD Guide. The outside has been pretty durable so far despite the softness.They are waterproof, although like most gloves, the outside will wet out.They are very easy on/off and the gauntlet sealing mechanism is super easy to use (helped by the softness of the glove).They are extremely soft and comfortable.Better than the Heli non-GTX (which are pretty supple) and definitely better than the Heli GTX. These are by far the most dexterous ski gloves I have ever used.I have used a couple of Hestras (Heli GTX and non GTX), BD Guides and others like Dakine Titans. Too many truckers' hats and too few quality gloves! Neither is really warm and the Rivet does not work as a liner for the Venta AR.They should have a RHO SL, RHO LT, and a RHO SV or bring back a screen-compatible version of the Delta glove which was decently warm as a liner. The same goes for their liners offering: you have the RHO and the Rivet and then nothing. They should add a Venta SV with a Gore-Tex membrane and better insulation than the Venta AR. Depending on conditions, the Venta AR can be completely inadequate but you'll have to overkill it by using the Fission if you don't have gap-fillers from other brands. There is a huge gap between the level of warmth (and weather resistance) offered by the Venta AR and the Fission SV. You have the Venta which is a windshell glove, the Venta AR, and then the Fission SV. Fission SV Glove Insulated and GORE-TEX weatherproof, Arcteryxs warmest glove with the durability and versatility for skiing, snowboarding and winter sports. In general, The problem with Arc'teryx gloves compared to other brands is that they have huge gaps in their gloves offering. The reason I never got Hestra is because on their website they have two hundred gloves and descriptions aren't very detailed so if you are not familiar with the brand, it's not intuitive to figure out what you need and it's always a lottery whether gloves fit your or not! Then I stumbled on Fission gloves on sale and Arc' gloves usually fit me perfectly so went for them instead. If you can get them with a discount, the Fission SV are good gloves. Definitely better than my cheaper Montane and Haglofs gloves but completely agree that if you'd have to pay RRP on them, there's gloves with better price-quality ratio out there. Warmer, the liner has no play when pulling out the hand. The best deal were the older Fission gloves and mitts: they went on clearance when discontinued but I find the quality of the SV to be noticeably better than the older Fission gloves. The lofty insulation is then laminated to a backing fabric to ensure an even distribution and insulation.Got my first one 30% off which is not bad. The laminated brim and hood adjusters secure tightly and deliver full coverage without restricting movement or visibility.Įxclusive to Arc'teryx, Thermatek™ is a continuous filament, synthetic insulation that is treated with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) to make it hydrophobic, which means that it repels moisture very efficiently. The Arc'teryx helmet compatible Stormhood™ is designed to provide the ultimate protection in cold or wet weather. Often this is the at base camp or sitting out a storm piece, so we've included two zippered hand pockets, two internal mesh dump pockets, WaterTight™ Vislon centre front zipper, and an invaluable hem drawcord that allows you to really bunker down and have what you need at the ready. The insulated StormHood™ takes care of wind and storms with a fully secure, helmet compatible shelter. Pit zips let you vent heat rapidly, extending usability on cold days. There are times when you're working hard but you can't or don't want to remove your insulation. The result is evenly distributed warmth that can stand up to anything. GORE-TEX® full storm weather protection is teamed up with our exclusive laminated ThermaTek™ non-quilted insulation. The Fission SL is our lightest, fully waterproof, insulated jacket that is outstanding in cold wet weather. Serious mountain travel requires an insulated piece with exceptional warmth-to-weight value.
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