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10-06-2007, 06:23 PM
number nine

ArcTeryx

Anyone know the diff between an ArcTeryx Sidewinder Ar and Sv besides a hundred bucks
10-06-2007, 06:51 PM
akrdubbs

SV is 'severe' or something like that. It's heavier duty than the AR, probably a bit more waterproof.
10-06-2007, 06:55 PM
number nine

gracias
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10-06-2007, 07:51 PM
snoboy

AR is All Round, I think. I also think that the 'teryx has the most indecipherable names for their gear.
10-06-2007, 08:21 PM
anorangeapple

you can't zip the hood away on the SV and the SV has different cuff closures than the AR. not sure what else is different.
10-06-2007, 09:42 PM
birdboatboy

stretchy back panel on the sv, not on the ar.
10-07-2007, 03:34 AM
nzbassist

Yup, SV means "severe use" and AR means "allround". LT means "light", too (that one's a little more obvious heh).

Basicly the SV uses a tougher face fabric. It's not necessarily more waterproof as such but yeah it should be a little more durable.

Also, the SV is a tad lighter.

The AR, has a "stow hood" which as mentioned can be zipped away. The SV has a "drop hood" which gives better weather protection (one down from the "storm hood" on their alpha SVs), but can't zip away.

Personally, i'm gunna get an SV. not cos i really need one rather than the AR, but because i reckon they look better and the price difference isn't so great for me :p
10-07-2007, 11:34 AM
doublediamond223

All I can tell you is that I've eaten shit off of my bike onto concrete while wearing my Alpha SV, and the fabric didn't show any damage whatsoever. I was impressed....

As far as I understand, SV means tougher fabric. SV and AR are both 3-layer XCR, just different durabilities. LT is usually Paclite. (All assuming we are talking about shell jackets/pants)
10-07-2007, 10:32 PM
f2f

download their fall catalogue (arcteryx.com, under service). go to page 97 and you'll find their naming convention:

Arc’teryx Naming
SV - Severe Use
AR - All-Round Use
LT - Light
SL - Super Light
MX - Mixed Use
SK - Ski Specialized
RT - Rolltop
10-07-2007, 10:32 PM
nzbassist

Quote:

Originally Posted by doublediamond223

As far as I understand, SV means tougher fabric. SV and AR are both 3-layer XCR, just different durabilities. LT is usually Paclite. (All assuming we are talking about shell jackets/pants)

Actually, this year's SV, AR and LT will be the new proshell for most models. SL (superlight) stuff will be made using paclite.
10-08-2007, 12:37 AM
doublediamond223

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzbassist

Actually, this year's SV, AR and LT will be the new proshell for most models. SL (superlight) stuff will be made using paclite.

Ah, forgot about that proshell gimmick. I stand corrected.