Need a shell that can take a beating? Allow me to introduce you to the Burton [ak] Cyclic. Arguably one of the toughest jackets in Burton’s line, the [ak] Cyclic is just about as waterproof as you can get, yet highly breathable for those socked-in days or when you’re hiking in the backcountry. If you’re skinning up or need a jacket that rips as hard as you do, the [ak] Cyclic is it. Period.