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  1. J43 is Interops, same as J1. J1 was released in 2001, and J43 released 2014, so there's ~13 years of change in style and cut between them. 

     

    It's not the only variation though. J38 is a good example. Although it's Interops (for S and GT), it's still cut on the same block as non-Interops sartorial models like J29. So while it *does* provide the ability to wear it with a 3A, you can't really load up massive messenger bag under it. It's more designed for the 11TS which is a very small bag.

    I stand corrected.  J43 is interops, my bad.

  2. ^ hmm interesting sizing. i usually go with L in ACR for a baggier fit (i'm 5'9"-5'10"), so an L fitting you surprises me.

     

    could you post fit pics? wanna get an idea on sizing in case i come across another in the future

    Like a lot of brands, you can't generalize fit with acrnm.

     

    Interops jackets like J1A fit huge to allow for the 3a.  Non-interops jackets like the J43 fit signifantly slimmer.  I'm 5'7 and 140lbs and my J43 fits great, but my J1A-LP is pretty tent-ish.

  3. You're the same height as me and 25-30 pounds lighter and aside from the stupid high arm holes a small fits me perfectly.  Unless you're going for a super slouchy fit def go with x-small.

     

    Agree.  I'm 5'7, 140 and X-small fits right (Galvanic, Node, Composite).  I can't layer much, but being in Vancouver, I don't really need to.

     

    If you look at the Veilance site, a Veilance XS is listed as a 36, which is a small in a lot of other brands.

     

    However, I'd definitely take the advice that you should try them on; they aren't cheap.   

  4. it's because two way zippers suck ass. the trick to this particular zipper is that it only catches, and i mean ONLY, when you pull the zipper heads down as far as they go, until the entire length of the zipper is taut, and then insert the other end without introducing ANY slack. 

     

    There's another way that took me forever to figure out.

     

    If you lift your jacket bottoms so that the zipper ends (and jacket bottoms) are parallel to the floor so the zipper ends are pointing away from you, it is much easier to zip.  The Arcteryx zippers are curved so you have to slide them through carefully.

     

    I am not entirely sure about the Galvanic, but it defintely works with my Monitor.

  5. Regarding the veilance field jackets, do you guys get them tts?

    I'm a sz small in acr and would assume the same for veilance but i saw a listing for a xs veilance field jacket and measurements seemed fine for me

     

    If you were worried, I'd call them.  AV customer service is some of the best.

     

    But their XS is actually a small (even on their site).  

  6. You're not the only one and it has been addressed in this thread before…I'm sure they have their reasons. (Possibly that the extra hardware doesn't fit with their aesthetic. Iunno.)

    lol fair enough

     

    the monitor SFT from last season has a dual zip which makes it so much nicer

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