Great fit and awesome color
I'm a fairly skinny guy and could not find a right fit rain jacket until now. The Beta in S runs true to size, fits me like a glove. The quality is incredible - the stitching and all the details are taken care of; the gore-tex fabric feels really soft and it is easily packable. I'm glad i went for this jacket - i bought the one in color blue and the Altrec image depicts it very accurately - it's a very refreshing color. It's an investment but by the looks of it, this jacket will last you a lifetime. My wife has the women version of this jacket and while caught in many rain storms, it held up great and she was dry all the way. Thank you for offering a great product.

Outstanding rain jacket, Since I got it, I don't fear any cold weather, it could protect me from heavy rain or wind. At the same time , it 's very breathable. Same with other Arc'teryx items, it has a high quality made.

The updated design is cool and the color Big Sky is beautiful. It is made in Canada and the overall look is simple and great. Performs very well while skiing. Like it!

Best Jacket!!!!!!
I've owned and skied in a wide variety of outerwear over the years, and I can say without hesitation, this is the best garment I have ever owned. I have skied in temperatures ranging from -20 degrees (two base layers, a 100-weight fleece, and an Arcteryx fleece sweater, fleece helmet liner -- just a little too warm) to +60 degrees (just a tech teeshirt under) comfortably. The wind-resistance is supreme. The hood is easily adjustable and totally helmet-friendly. The high neck means I can keep my face warm without a neck-up on all but the coldest of days.

Perhaps the most well-balanced and versatile
With plenty of shells and jackets to choose from the decision can be difficult. For 2010 Arcteryx has returned to Canada to manufacture this jacket. There have been notable improvements, not only to the material itself, but to the overall length. Whereas before this jacket was considered a bit "short" by some, it has been lengthened about an inch or so for 2010. Arcteryx hit the sweet spot. With this jacket it seems perfect in terms of length. Rather than have the lightweight SL (Paclite) and a 3 layer Pro shell, this 3 layer shell jacket does the trick. Very flexible for hiking, backcountry, skiing, and rainwear. Plus, I think the Big Sky color and combo is remarkably stylish and a nice change from the previous season. This is a light jacket but it doesn't feel insubstantial or that it will tear or abrade easily. I want durability, too; this has it. The fit seems to be regular as with most Arc products. Not too slim with decent room for layering.