I ordered this jacket from REI, how do I know if i have the revised version or the old version? I paid a lot of money for it and I called Arc'teryx, they never got back with me and REI didn't know anything about which jacket I purchased either. Please let me know the main differences between the old vs new! Thank you.
As far as I know, the only revision was in the cut. I believe that everything else is the same. I have not tried an older version, so I can't say how different they are. But this jacket did fit me very well. If you paid 1100.00 usd for it, I'm sure it's the newer version, as the price did go up from last year. Also the colors change from year to year as well, at least some of the colors, so if you ordered a color that is currently listed on the Arc'teryx website for this year than I'm sure you got a new one.
The Beta is a very capable jacket that is designed for multiple uses. The Macai is designed as a resort ski jacket. The Macai has a larger hood that is removable, 750 down insulation as the Beta has synthetic insulation, a removable powder skirt, a pocket on the left sleeve for a ski pass etc., and a Recco reflector for search and rescue teams to find you if needed. The Macai is a premium ski jacket, top of the line. That being said, the Beta is great too. It has many nice features, just designed more for general mountain use, hiking, climbing, or light skiing and snowboarding. Even around town as an everyday jacket, it's very nice.
Very nice jackets
I agree! 🙂
Love the vids man
Thank You!
I ordered this jacket from REI, how do I know if i have the revised version or the old version? I paid a lot of money for it and I called Arc'teryx, they never got back with me and REI didn't know anything about which jacket I purchased either. Please let me know the main differences between the old vs new! Thank you.
As far as I know, the only revision was in the cut. I believe that everything else is the same. I have not tried an older version, so I can't say how different they are. But this jacket did fit me very well. If you paid 1100.00 usd for it, I'm sure it's the newer version, as the price did go up from last year. Also the colors change from year to year as well, at least some of the colors, so if you ordered a color that is currently listed on the Arc'teryx website for this year than I'm sure you got a new one.
rei sells the 2023 macai
can u show the macai light weight please??
I would like to do a video on that too, hopefully in the near future.
What’s the difference between them?
That’s what I’m talking about.
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Have you ever had the opportunity to check out the Arc'teryx Kappa? Super nice jacket, discontinued sadly. I love mine.. thanks for the vids.
No, I have not tried the Kappa. Maybe someday they will bring it back.
Why would this be better or worse than the their beta insulated jacket?
The Beta is a very capable jacket that is designed for multiple uses. The Macai is designed as a resort ski jacket. The Macai has a larger hood that is removable, 750 down insulation as the Beta has synthetic insulation, a removable powder skirt, a pocket on the left sleeve for a ski pass etc., and a Recco reflector for search and rescue teams to find you if needed.
The Macai is a premium ski jacket, top of the line. That being said, the Beta is great too. It has many nice features, just designed more for general mountain use, hiking, climbing, or light skiing and snowboarding. Even around town as an everyday jacket, it's very nice.