Summary

The Burton AK Gore-Tex Helitack Jacket is big and warm! This 2-layer Gore-tex jacket is lined with burtons thermacore insulation and has plenty of pockets. This is Burtons warmest synthetic insulated, Gore-Tex jacket.

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Type Fully Insulated
Gore-Tex Yes
Hood Type Contoured
Powder Skirt Yes
Jacket to Pant Interface Yes
Fit

Semi Tight

Packability Normal
Construction Excellent
Vents 2 Meshed Pit Zips
Layer Count 2 Layer
Waterproof Rating Proprietary
Breathability Rating Proprietary
Manufactured in China
Warmth

Excellent

Waterproofing Excellent
Breathability Great

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Burton AK Gore-Tex Helitack Jacket 2020 - 2016 Review by The Good Ride

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Grant’s Jacket Specs

Size: Medium
6’0”
165lbs
Chest: 42”
Upper Chest by lats: 42”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 22.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 22”
Shoulder Width 17.5” wide
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet
Smith Vantage
Goggles:  Smith IO Mag

James’ Jacket Specs
Size:
 Large
5’10” 185 lbs
Chest: 43.5”
Upper Chest by lats: 46”-47”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collarbone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width 19” wide
Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove
Helmet
Smith Vantage
Goggles:  Smith IO Mag

 
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Size Tried: Large
James’ Specs:
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 200 lbs
Chest: 45”
Upper Chest: 47”
Neck: 16″
Torso Length (collar bone to pant line) 23”
Shoulder Width (widest point of shoulders) 22”
Arm Length (pit to wrist) 19.5”

Helmet: Smith Vantage

Goggles: Smith IO

 
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2020

Burton AK Gore-Tex Helitack Jacket User Reviews

Burton AK Gore-Tex Helitack Jacket 2020 Review SKU UPC Model

Terrible outer material quality

Mar 17, 2023 by Ralf
Ability Level: Advanced • 
Riding Style: All mountain • 
Days You Ride A Year: 40 

I bought this Jacket last year. After roughly 35 days on the slopes, the outer material is already very wearn out and the jacket looks like shit now. That is not acceptable for a jacket that costs more than 600 euros.

Burton advertises with lifetime warranty but unfortunately denies the warranty here.


This jacket has been updated since this review

Oct 15, 2018 by Mystic
Ability Level: Expert • 
Riding Style: Freeride • 
Days You Ride A Year: 100+ 

This jacket has been updated since the review of this. In 2016 this jacket had 200g of insulation, now it’s 120g with a stretchy lining to help with movement. I have this jacket and it’s the real deal. I’d love to hear what you think of the updated Helitack, James


3.0 5.0 2 2 I bought this Jacket last year. After roughly 35 days on the slopes, the outer material is already very wearn out and the jacket looks like shit now. That is not acceptable for a Burton AK Gore-Tex Helitack Jacket 2020 Review

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