Help me pick a jacket

[Slinger1x1]

alright, so i need a technical jacket for this winter and winters to come.

I'm on 3point5, so i get some sick deals which is always great so im looking at some nice jackets.

First Jacket: Helly Hansen Odinhttp://www.backcountry.com/outdoorg...in-Jacket-Mens/HYH0340M.html#review_200064773

Its the cheapest by about $100, but it seems to be pretty short in length, less fancy, and its not gortex, its just the helly hansen material.

then next two are both Arc'teryx

The Sidewinder SV -http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Sidewinder-SV-Jacket-Mens/ARC0008M.html

The Stinger -http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Stinger-Jacket-Mens/ARC0517M.html

these are both the same price, and $100 more than the HH Odin.

so here's the thing, i know the arcteryx jackets are great jackets, but which one would be better?

Im sure the Odin is a good jacket, but how does it compare? hows the length? hows the technology compared to the gortex? i mean if its just as good or close to good, i would rather save $100.

and im skiing mostly on the east coast, a little west coast. cold temps, nasty weather really. everything

 

[danderson.]

First Arcteryx

 

[Ducky.]

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[Slinger1x1]

its probably the nicest for sure, but can you both give me more of a reason why? haha

 

[arandomname]

Also looks best. And I think those zippers that don't go in front of your face are baller.

 

[have.faith]

i have an arcteryx and i love it. they just make really great quality stuff, very durable and very waterproof.

 

[Slinger1x1]

i ended up getting the Arc'teryx Stinger, a $575 jacket, for $143 dollars plus shipping. i think i made off well