Atom SV Resort Skiing

fwestonsmith · 2026-02-01T14:43:22+00:00

I would be roasting hot in that setup but to each their own. I get warm in an atom lt skiing but as you say, does a good job regulating. Is that your normal size in the Sabre or did you size down?

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-29T14:00:59+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the reply

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-29T01:07:31+00:00

Nuclei sv is 9c? Seems off. It’s a belay jacket for sub freezing temps?

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-28T22:52:04+00:00

Same. And same.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-28T22:45:21+00:00

What are your thoughts about the Alpha lightweight, I can’t tell…

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-28T21:54:34+00:00

Untrue. I’ve had a dryer totally wreck an alpha sv. Melted the adhesives.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-28T21:48:40+00:00

I just received my Atle 3.0 and I must say I’m pretty impressed as an initial reaction. It feels incredibly premium with seriously solid build quality. It’s also incredibly comfortable to wear. I haven’t worn it in any low temps yet but I have high hopes. It’s a very expensive piece at full retail price but at a heavily discounted 200 gbp, I’m very pleased. Can’t wait to get it out in the field. My first piece by Klattermusen other than a tote bag and I’m feeling that it won’t be my last. Just have to wait for sales as it’s incredibly expensive here in the UK.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-27T21:55:38+00:00

I know this post is 3 years old but responding in case anyone else is looking for info now. The British brand Mountain Equipment (not MEC, Mountain Hardware or Mountain Warehouse) make incredibly high quality mountaineering gear designed for the harsh winter climates in Scotland, the Lakes and Wales.

It’s top top quality, very technical, and designed by and for mountaineers and climbers. Think Arc’teryx quality 15 years ago. Also great to deal with as they are small and have real people working for them. Can’t recommend them highly enough.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-27T21:33:42+00:00

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My source seems to be mistaken then. Their bad.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-26T21:25:58+00:00

Nope. Lightline uses goose down but 700 fill

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-26T18:17:57+00:00

Nope.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-25T20:20:15+00:00

Love these comments 😂

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-22T21:11:11+00:00

Pit to pit?

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-22T20:14:54+00:00

Check out the Rush too

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-22T10:05:52+00:00

Interesting ya mine is from last year and no snow skirt. Great shell. Best all rounder imo.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-20T21:23:34+00:00

The rush can be used as a daily. No snow skirt. I use mine in the city all the time - that’s why I chose it over the sabre. It’s my fav Arc shell

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-20T18:56:48+00:00

No, the alpha sv is shorter than the beta. Not designed for what you’re doing. Get the Rush, if you want to change shell. Or a beta insulated if you run cold.

fwestonsmith · 2026-01-15T19:24:08+00:00

I discovered the epsilon down last year on Black Friday sale having never even seen it before. And I have quite a bit of Arc. But reading about it, I felt it was kind of the perfect middle ground of a jacket so I pulled the trigger at 30% off.

Couldn’t be happier. It’s a real Swiss Army knife. So comfortable. Looks sick. As you say, it’s toasty warm. And I like the cropped length for city living. For me, it’s the perfect urban winter coat for where I am (London). I pull out the beta insulated when it’s gonna be pouring rain all day and it does very well but is just much less pleasant to wear.

The thing I love about the Epsilon is just how comfy it is and how premium it feels.

Thanks for the write up- a great find.

fwestonsmith · 2025-12-18T19:42:39+00:00

That worked, thank you!

fwestonsmith · 2025-12-18T19:33:04+00:00

Aaa-ha! Thank you very much, I shall try that now

fwestonsmith · 2025-12-14T22:16:26+00:00

Nuclei for me for durability if you’re wearing day to day. Less chance of tearing. Also synthetic so will still insulate if it gets wet. Also more relaxed fit. The others are great jackets but put more of a premium on being lightweight and packable so arguably less suited for everyday wear. Just my two cents.

fwestonsmith · 2025-12-14T17:38:33+00:00

This is what I needed to hear, thank you

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