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Burton AK 3L Hover Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: **** by 3 reviews.

USOutdoor.com

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At Burton they stand sideways. They sleep on floors in cramped resort hotel rooms. They get up early and go to sleep late. They've been mocked. They've been turned away from resorts that won't have them. They are relentless. They dream it, they make it, they break it, they fix it. Burton creates. Burton destroys. They wreck themselves day in day out and yet they stomp that one trick or find that one line that keeps them coming back. They progress.

The epitome of ergonomic innovation, the Burton [ak]™ Hover Jacket is our toughest, highest performance jacket and a favorite of shred legend Terje Haakonsen. Everything from collar shaping to pocket and stitch placement has been engineered to integrate seamlessly with your actions. Built with professional mountain guides in mind, we wrapped the entire package in the unstoppable strength and waterproofing of a 70 denier GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric. RiRi AQUAzips and minimized GORE-SEAM® taping eliminate entry points for pesky moisture particles, while LinkZIP™ connects to any Burton [ak] pant for total coverage during your baptism in the bottomless.

Features:

  • Engineered Articulation
  • Fully Taped Seams with Gore-Seam Tiny Tape
  • GORE-TEX® Pro Shell [3-Layer] with Micro Grid Backer Technology
  • Gore-Tex Pro Shell
  • LIFETIME WARRANTY
  • Link Zip Jacket-to-Pant Interface
  • RiRi AQUAzip™ Water-Resistant Zippers
  • RiRi Aquazip
  • Sig Fit
  • Waist Gaiter with Link ZIP™ Jacket-to-Pant Interface
  • [8MM / 13MM]

Altrec

The epitome of ergonomic innovation, the Burton AK 3L Hover Jacket for Men is Burton's toughest, highest performance jacket and a favorite of shred legend Terje Haakonsen. Everything from collar shaping to pocket and stitch placement has been engineered to integrate seamlessly with your actions. Built with professional mountain guides in mind, Burton wrapped the entire package in the unstoppable strength and waterproofing of a 70 denier GORE-TEX® Pro Shell fabric

Features:

  • Burton Sig Fit with Engineered Articulation
  • Fully Taped Seams with GORE-SEAM Tiny Tape [8MM / 13MM]
  • GORE-TEX Pro Shell [3-Layer] with Micro Grid Backer Technology
  • LIFETIME WARRANTY
  • RiRi AQUAzip Water-Resistant Zippers
  • Waist Gaiter with Link ZIP Jacket-to-Pant Interface

Backcountry.com Outlet

With its Gore-Tex Performance Shell and Burton's Sig Fit, the Burton AK 3L Hover Jacket blows up the competition. Want to ride in the rain, a blizzard, or under a blue sky? Do it. Three-layer Gore-Tex fabric and Gore-Seam Tape mean no water will get through. Guaranteed. The Sig Fit means this lightweight shell fits not too baggy, not to tight. In warmer conditions, unzip this Burton shell's Crossflow Air Injection system, which creates a veritable wind tunnel to keep you cool. Burton finished things off with a pass pocket, waist gaiter, and fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets. - Fall 2008.


Backcountry.com

When the helicopter rests its skids on the snowy ridgeline, zip up your Burton Men's AK 3L Hover Jacket, unload and hunker down until the noisy bird takes off, and then strap in. The AK 3L Hover's Gore-Tex Pro Shell fabric and taped seams mean that no moisture gets in, regardless of how many white rooms you enter during your ride down. Burton's Sig Fit means this lightweight, bombproof shell fits not too baggy, not to tight.

This description was also provided by: Dogfunk


The House

This is what the next level looks like. With snowboarding function and progressive styling, AK pushes performance to the absolute limits.

Features:

  • Ballistic Paneling
  • Crossflow Air Injector Venting
  • Discontinued...
  • Fully Taped Seams
  • GORE Tex with Tiny Tape [8mm / 13mm]
  • NEW Gore Tex 70D Pro Shell with 3L Micro Grid Backer Technology
  • NEW Link Zip Jacket to Pant Interface
  • NEW Riri AQUAziip Water Resistant Zippers

This description was also provided by: ProBoardShop.com


Evogear

Burton AK 3L Hover Jacket: The final word in high-performance snowboarding outerwear. The AK Hover jacket features 3 layer Gore Tex construction, with a soft outer fabric and fleece-like inner material that sandwich a waterproof/breathable fabric in the middle. Riri AQUAzip™ water-resistant zippers and zip-in compatibility with all Burton AK pants keep the snow from sneaking through the usual chinks in your water armor.


Altrec Outlet

No description provided.

Features:

  • Ballistic Paneling
  • Crossflow Air Injection Venting
  • GORE-TEX with Tiny Tape (8MM / 13MM)
  • Includes AK Jacket Features Package
  • NEW GORE-TEX 70D Pro Shell with 3L Micro Grid Backer Technology
  • NEW Link ZIP Jacket-to-Pant Interface
  • NEW Riri AQUAzip Water-Resistant Zippers
  • Waterproof, breathable and full seam taped
Breathable Rating:Guaranteed
Core Venting:Crossflow Air Injection
Country Of Origin:China
Fit:Sig Fit
Hood:Yes
Insulation:None
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] Gore-Tex Performance Shell; [Lining] printed nylon
Pockets:2 Fleece-lined handwarmer, 1 pass pocket
Powder Skirt:Yes
Recommended Use:Snowboarding in extreme conditions
Seam Taped:Yes, fully Gore-Seam
Waterproof Rating:Guaranteed
Zip-in Compatibility:Yes

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  •     - Evogear
  •     - Dogfunk
  •     - Altrec Outlet
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Altrec
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - The House
  •     - ProBoardShop.com

Burton AK 3L Hover Jacket Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

AK FOR LIFE!!!

Rating:*****
I got the original AK 3L jacket and pants in 2000, the first year Burton made them, for writing a review for them in Powder Mag. I never gave them back. 9 years and well over 250 days of use later, they are still rolling strong. Of course, some minor rips and the like, but if you had any idea what I've put this gear through... I am ram hard on gear and expect the best. I've broken a thousand branches on them with nearly NO tears, gone 12 hours in wet storms and stayed bone dry, used them 9 consecutive dry days in super wet conditions, banged and scraped off sharp granite talus, ate drank and slept in them and my bros have been nothing short of dazzled by their solid performance. I've had several other outerware pieces I rotate through occasionally, but none has ever hit the mark of the Burton AK line. I never imagined when I got them they could be so durable and last a decade of brutal use. Maybe on their tenth anniversary I'll retire them out of regular service, but only to be replaced by new AK gear. They are hands down by a mile the two best pieces of snowboard gear I have ever owned in 18 years of riding. I just hope the 2010 versions are up to snuff!
Zach Reynolds at Backcountry.com Outlet on 02/03/2009

Gets the Job Done, and Then Some

Rating:*****
After a few years of leaving the mountain with damp layers due to moisture soaking through my jacket, I decided to upgrade to a waterproof shell. Let's just say I couldn't be more pleased. The venting system is great, keeps a good air flow going when you don want to overheat. I expected the GoreTex to not let any moisture through, and it lived up to that, but I was really impressed by the aquazip zippers. They aren't very smooth to slide up and down, but man, they do their job well. I've been out in a couple heinous rainstorms and they're yet to let anything through. And despite being totally waterproof, it is ridiculously light and packs down tiny, so think there's any chance you might need it, you can just stuff it in your pack. One thing to note, the handwarmer pockets are not actually fleece-lined like the item description says, but it hasn't bothered me at all, considering I have gloves on 90% of the time when I'm wearing it.
Curtis Tripp at Backcountry.com Outlet on 12/07/2008

Neutral Reviews:

A few serious things got overlooked

Rating:***
I cannot zip up the jacket all the way with the hood over my helmet. I wear an XL helmet but basically this jacket's hood is NOT helmet compatible. The other thing is that I don't know what sort of "cross ventilation" system they are talking about. There are two upper pockets and two lower pockets. The only ventilation is the pit zips. It's still a bomber jacket but if you wear a helmet and/or want some ventilation maybe keep looking.
tsn3049691 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 04/29/2009