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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Men's

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Read that the hood is fixed. Does it at least fold up and store...

By EJ Levy October 13, 2010

Read that the hood is fixed. Does it at least fold up and store out of the way so that it does not catch the wind while skiing for example? I don't mind a hood for hiking but while skiing it would drive me crazy from flapping around and catching the wind. So far, most ARc. jackets I've tried on don't have removable hoods or even storable ones. I own a couple but no hoods came with the ones I got for that reason. Arc. does not seem to state in their ads and product information descriptions of this sort. They even use photos that imply they fold up nicely out of the way when they do. Also, the velcro straps at the ends of the sleeves are often misplaced, barely holding on when open and too much receiver end velcro showing when closed. Has this been corrected on this newer jacket?

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Gore-Tex Pro 
Waterproof Rating:
Guaranteed 
Breathable Rating:
Guaranteed 
Core Venting:
Underarm zips 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 1 internal 
Seam Taped:
Yes 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
17.4oz (492g) 
Recommended Use:
Mountaineering, alpine climbing, backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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