Men's Alpha SV Bib CZ
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The Very Best
These bibs are the absolute best. High quality... comfortable... great fit. Although they are a bit pricey... they are worth it. Highly recommend them!
January 28, 2012
Confidence inspiring
Excellent all purpose mountain protection. I had been using a pair of pants made with PacLight and had issues with abrasion and wearing holes. These things are unbelievable. Made with ProShell with a top notch face fabric, they offer unbelievable protection from the elements, and are light enough to pack if needed. Very well made, made in Canada, they have toe hooks and cinch cord and grommets for an instep lace, you could leave the gaitors behind with these. Infinitely well designed and great range of motion. I'm 6' tall and typically wear a 33" waist and 33" inseam with pants and the medium tall fits me perfectly. Relatively form fitting with enough room to wear insulated pants if needed. The medium regular would be too short for me.
One of my favorite outdoor gear purchases.
November 18, 2011
This bib is everything you need to have in a shell: durability, comfort, build quality and ease of use. The only problem I found with it is sizing. I am 5.8 and 155, and I typically go for medium/regular. With this bib it turns out I need small/short to make it feel and look right. The best feature of this bib is the zipper that goes around from your chest to your back to let you take care of business without stripping all your layers off. Obviously the rest is as good as the zipper. The fact that these are shell only will make them suitable for whatever you may think of using them for, starting with hiking, through skiing and camping in Antarctica, as you can layer accordingly and be sure the bib will keep everything underneath warm and dry. The side zippers let you cool off on the go. The top of the bib fits snugly and comfortable. It pretty much feels as if it was custom tailored. Obviously the cost is an issue,but considering the fact that these will last forever the overall cost of ownership is very economical if not down right cheap. Add to that the lifetime warranty from the manufacturer and you can't go wrong with this purchase. I would highly recommend this bib.
October 25, 2011
great product
Very high quality. I bought it to complement my arcteryx sv alpha jacket. It's very expensive though and I had to save for few years to be able to afford it but I think it's wrth every penny. I am goin to use it for backcountry skiing and also downhill skiing primarily.
I am 6'3'' 155 lbs so size is always an issue for me. I bought the medium tall arcteryx sv alpha bib and it was perfect size for me.
April 4, 2011
Fits great and works perfect
The bib is perfect , I am warm and its so light and just can move free without restriction , I have been walking and skiing with these bibs ... also use them for snow shoeing ... They just feel great !
December 27, 2010
bombproof bib
expensive but worth the price for mountaineering, ice climbing and even downhill skiing. full crotch zip useful for backcountry adventures. medium was too snug and large slightly big for 6'2" 170lbs. but ultimately chose the large. have experience with lesser arcteryx bibs and they are all top of their class in durablility, performance, etc. Last many hard earned days!
December 26, 2010
Sizing Information
I wanted to offer some sizing advice to those purchasing these bibs over the Web without the ability to try them on. This will be helpful to people in the XL or XXL range.
I'm 6-feet, 240 lbs. -- and it's not all muscle. In pants, I typically wear a 38" waist with a 32" inseam -- mostly to accommodate larger thigh/butt size, not so much waist measurement.
Every other bib I've tried on is cut for the more athletically built climber and XL sizes are typically too tight on me in one area or another to allow for layering or freedom of movement -- I use them for ice climbing primarily.
So i ordered the XXL on these. Ended up being about an inch too long in length and definitely too baggy all around. I'll be exchanging for an XL which should end up being perfect.
Everything everyone says about these is true. These are exactly what you need for a shell without any of the annoying extras. Very streamlined, smooth, lightweight, yet bomber.
December 3, 2010
most excellent bib!
already owned a pair of these but, had to down size. fit is perfect, wore these bibs last ski season 125 days..and they still look brand new. totally bombproof, the best snowboard bib on the market...and i have tried many! skiers who think you need a inner gaiter as well just do not understand..these bibs DO NOT ride up over your boot..they can't climb over your ski buckles once in place..it's impossible. inner gaiters are a thing of the past! pockets will hold a fair amount..if you want..they are really just for your smoke and ski pass. they do use tiny cord locks but, they work fine..just a little hard to grab..just pre-set and leave alone. the articulation in these have NO competition on the market PERIOD!
November 20, 2010
Alpha SV Bib is great
I bought Alpha SV Bib for my best friend who is an alpine climber. he was so happy that it was the best gift he ever received. he explained how great Alpha SV Bib is for an hour, so I am pretty sure this is top quality gear from arc'teryx. He even try to convince me to buy one for myself. If anyone considering Alpha SV Bib as a gift to important person who is in climbing, this is one great gift.
November 6, 2010
built with a purpose
designed and manufactured with the user in mind, these bibs may outlast me.
October 28, 2010
Top tier
I have nothing bad to say about these bibs. Typical Arctyrex--expensive but top quality in everything. I just happened to return them b/c I have short legs, and, the 32" inseam caused a little too much bagging. I know these pants would be bullet proof just about anywhere. I found a pair w/shorter legs made in eVent, which I've been wanted to try out
May 19, 2010
Typical Arc'tyrex Expensive but worth it
I am a huge advocate of this company, their work ethic and products. I was hugely intimidated about this purchase but not disappointed once I got them in my hands. These are not ski/boarding pants. There is no gaiter. They are specifically designed for the alpine climber who believes investment in gear can mean the difference between a triumphant expedition or misery, or even worse. I've been in cold temps in Mt. Washington and wish I'd had these.
April 4, 2010
Bibs with strong function
Firstly, I have to admit that it is a little expensive, but after I wore them for one month in various of atrocious weather, I believe it absolutely is worth to its price, like other GTX products, it can prevent wind and rain , moreover, it is so durable, I don't worry about anything when I went through bramble. Most of all, it is made in Canada.
March 17, 2010
Excellent Bibs
Product keeps you dry and comfortable. Very durable and lightweight. I received a lot of compliments on this product. They are a invaluable product to add to your outdoor gear wardrobe.
January 13, 2010
right product for the right time
The arc'teryx alpha sv bib is just like all other arc'teryx products right on the money for fix, the best fit. I have a lot of there products they always fit right
January 13, 2010
Outstanding Bibs!
Man, I am very impressed with these bibs! Quality of construction, materials, attention to detail. The fit is true to size and comfortable, no baggy stuff, but still room enough to layer comfortably. I love the long zipper that essentially allows you to take care of "nature business" without having to remove the bibs. And I lucked out with this pair: they were made in Canada.
October 9, 2009
Even short people play in the mountains (5'6
It's the first pair of mountain bibs that fit and they performed superbly. Spendy,but worth the money. I live in 4'to 5' of snow, I slip on the bibs and sneak out the back door whith skiis on return hours later and slip the bibs of and go about the rest of the day, "how simple"
January 6, 2009
Not perfect, but dang close!
The ALPHA bibs are designed more for alpine mountaineering and ice climbing. The THETA bibs are designed more for Skiing or Boarding, backcountry or inbounds, tele, or AT. The SV signifies "Pro-shell" which is more abrasion resistant than last years SK "XCR". Both are Gore-tex, but SV's are will run $100 more and worth it considering how often you're buying snow pants. I chose these bibs for 2 reasons. 1) size matters and because I stand at a lofty 5'4" and weigh 175 lbs, I needed something with short legs. 2) weight matters when your doing a multiday winter ascents and ounces count. I wore these bibs nonstop for 2 weeks in the mountains of Idaho and Montana and I dig them. I love the fact there is no internal gator (saves weight and clutter) but thanks to an internal shock cord around the cuff, the gator is not needed. I just wish there was one or two more farther up the shin. Gromit holes on the cuff allow for a shock cord to go under your boot to keep them from getting pushed up. A front cuff hook lets them latch onto boot laces and along with the shock cord tricks eliminate the need for external gators too which is so nice. Didn't snag my crampons once. The pockets in the chest are a great size. Big enough for GU, glasses, camera, and yet small enough to keep you from over stuffing it. I wonder why the internal pockets aren't mesh, for glove/sock drying options. Aside from that, they are very basic bibs. Knee pads rock on vertical ice, and they keep your knees just a little warmer while kneeling in snow. The side zipps stop below harness leg loop level for comfort and zip down for ventelation. They are the envy of my mountaineering partners, and my top pick after going through several other pairs of snow pants from North Face, patagonia, and others.
January 2, 2009
Mostly great pants
Most of these pants are great. I love the crotch zip, and the sealed zippers are great. My only real problem...WHERE ARE THE SNOW CUFFS?!?! With such expensive pants, that are made for the outdoors and snowy conditions, they should really have a snow cuff. But, Altrec people were really helpful, and if these are the best crotch zip bibs on the market, I guess they will have to do.
November 4, 2008
Best bibs I ever did own!
These bibs were certainly a significant investment but were definitely worth every penny. As an avid snowboarder ans skiier - I've had my share of bad experiences with ski pants and bibs. Most common is the material tearing or ripping when striking trees and branches. The Arc bibs not only are lightweight and breathable but sturdy as well - which is a big plus considering how scrappy my backcountry experiences tend to be. The best feature of the bibs is the full length waterproof zippers on the legs - I can take them on and off without undoing my boots.
January 31, 2000
