The Coast Mountains in North Vancouver, Canada, are the perfect place to develop and test outdoor products, including the Arc'teryx that everyone in the outdoor world knows. Although it has only been established for 30 years, it has become a leading brand in professional outdoor sports in the world with its persistent pursuit of new technology and technology.
 
It is lightweight and waterproof
 
Gore-Tex fabric is a common material for high-end brands in the outdoor circle due to its lightweight, breathable and weatherproof properties. Depending on the Gore-Tex fabric used, Arc'teryx skiwear can be broadly divided into two categories: lightweight sports and Gore-Tex waterproof. There are only three types of lightweight sports ski suits, mainly using GORE C-KNIT™ laminated technology N80p 3L GORE-TEX fabric, which is more breathable and light than most outdoor clothing fabrics on the market, the ski jacket weighs between 560-600g, and the elongated style can provide additional protection during storms, suitable for free skiing and sightseeing, and the price is 6000 yuan. The only men's jacket in the series that uses GORE-TEX Pro fabric, RUSH LT, is priced at 800 yuan higher, weighs only 445g, the main part of the jacket is made of N40p-x GORE-TEX Pro fabric, which is durable waterproof and windproof, and the high-wear parts are reinforced with N80p-x GORE-TEX Pro fabric, which is light and wear-resistant, suitable for long-distance uphill and fast downhill wear.
 
The Arc'teryx Gore-Tex waterproof skiwear is no different from the lightweight sports series in terms of fabric selection and performance, but the lightweight sports skiwear is not warm, and the middle layer needs to be worn with warm clothing such as fleece or down jackets. In contrast, the Gore-Tex waterproof ski suit is lined with flannel, which has a light thermal performance, and the slim three-dimensional cut is more popular with the public than the long lightweight sports series, of course, the price is 1400-1800 yuan higher.
 
Special padding structure enhances warmth
 
Most of Arc'teryx's ski clothing does not emphasize warmth too much, and it also relies on the middle layer of warm clothing. But for professional downhill skiers, excellent warmth is a must, so consider the MACAI men's jacket and the ANDESSA women's jacket, which was named the No. 1 men's ski wear by OutdoorGearLab. In addition to using GORE-TEX fabrics, they feature Down Composite Mapping technology, which places Coreloft™ synthetic insulation on the shoulders, underarms, and collar where moisture tends to accumulate so that moisture does not easily accumulate, while 750 fill fill European goose down for added warmth in the core area of the body and sleeves.
 
In order to cope with the extreme cold climate, while keeping the ski wear light and portable, the Arc'teryx Down Contour LT™ technical structure came into being, with a linear pleated vertical lining structure that maximizes the contact area between the down fluffy surface and the body, while also reducing the "cold spots" formed in the interior space and improving the overall warmth efficiency. The price of the two ski clothes is as high as 12,000 yuan, which is the highest price in the brand.
 
The details reflect the outdoor brand DNA
 
Arc'teryx didn't start out as ice and snow sportswear, but its jacket is the brand's most admired product, which can be used with an intermediate layer of insulated soft shell or padded clothing to meet the needs of high-intensity outdoor sports such as rock climbing, backcountry hiking and skiing. In fact, there is no significant difference in the fabric and performance of the jacket and the jacket, the main difference being the practical design of the windbreaker (snow) skirt, Recco® reflective strip and more large and small pockets, which are the details of the Arc'teryx Ski Suit.
 
However, it is precisely because Archaeopteryx attaches great importance to outdoor practical functions that the appearance of the ski suit inevitably has a strong outdoor atmosphere, with a single color and a slightly serious and rigid appearance. Therefore, if you want to wear a bright ski suit to take pictures, Arc'teryx ski suit may not be the best choice.