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Fuel belt vs. Amphipod
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 2005-07-06 9:27 AM |
Extreme Veteran 464   San Clemente, California |  Subject: Fuel belt vs. AmphipodI'm looking at buying one of these for my HIM training and the race. My wife tells me that she researched and was told the Fuel Belt was a better product than Amphipod. Anyone have any feedback on this? |
| 2005-07-06 10:32 AM in reply to: #191263 |
Pro 4100 Wherever the trail takes me, WA. | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod Fuel Belt |
| 2005-07-06 10:49 AM in reply to: #191263 |
Champion 19812  MA | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod I love my Amphipod...it is not as well known but I think it is better and you should listen to Steve to hear all the reasons. I like it because the belt is size adjustable-one size fits all...fuel belt is not. Just my thoughts, |
| 2005-07-06 11:00 AM in reply to: #191263 |
Extreme Veteran 456 Western Massachusetts | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod TriBodyboarder - 2005-07-06 10:27 AMI'm looking at buying one of these for my HIM training and the race. My wife tells me that she researched and was told the Fuel Belt was a better product than Amphipod. Anyone have any feedback on this? I got the amphipod with four holders and a gel holder. I like the little pouch it comes with, too. It's light-weight, it's easy to put on and off, the bottles make an snap when they click in so I know they're back in, and it's incredibly adjustable. I find that I only use two water bottles on a run so I took some of them off. I ran a 5K race with my amphipod the other day and was pleased with how easy it was to get the water bottles out, hold them, drink from them and put them back. It was a hot day and I was able to skip the water station and drink both when and how often I liked. I was glad I wore it. I did have one problem, though, with a gel bottle that I thought wasclosed but was half-way open and it leaked gel all down my bikeshorts the first time I used it. Uggg. Now I make sure that the upside down bottle is very,very tightly closed. Gwendal |
| 2005-07-06 11:01 AM in reply to: #191263 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod I think it comes down to personal preference. But that said, I got the Amphipod and am completely happy for all the reasons Kathy mentioned above. I managed to get a great deal on a belt & 4 bottles. I am considering getting another 2 bottles and a gel flask for my long runs in the heat now. It is very easy to adapt the belt for whatever you need. |
| 2005-07-06 11:05 AM in reply to: #191371 |
Veteran 237 | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod I have both and after using them a significant amount of times on my long runs, I have to say Fuel Belt is more worthwhile. The belt didn't interfere as much with my hips when running and the more important factor is that the water bottles felt more secure in my fuel belt. The problem I have with Amphipod is that 1. the water bottles have to be completely secured when putting it back into the holster otherwise the fluids will leak out and 2. I have had my amphipod water bottles drop several times from their holster during use. It's tricky to clip the water bottles into the and can clip out if there is any sudden movement to the belt. I do have to say, though, the amphipod is much cooler looking and makes you feel like a cowboy. Also, in the extreme cold weather conditions, it can get hard to place your fuel belt water bottles back into the holster. Then again, most of us don't run in 20-30 degree weather often... |
| 2005-07-06 11:17 AM in reply to: #191263 |
Veteran 340 Greenville, NC | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod what I want to know is how long are you people running that you need to carry so much water and fuel? I can see if you were going for a multi-hour hike or something, but I run up to 10 miles quite happily without all this stuff, and I live in the south. Are you sure you need all that crap? Maybe I'm just missing something. is it making that big a difference to your performance that its worth the truoble? Have you done your runs with and without and found it so worthwhile you couldn't do without? |
| 2005-07-06 11:40 AM in reply to: #191394 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod dovecom - 2005-07-06 10:17 AM what I want to know is how long are you people running that you need to carry so much water and fuel? I can see if you were going for a multi-hour hike or something, but I run up to 10 miles quite happily without all this stuff, and I live in the south. Are you sure you need all that crap? Maybe I'm just missing something. is it making that big a difference to your performance that its worth the truoble? Have you done your runs with and without and found it so worthwhile you couldn't do without? I use my fuelbelt (w/water) on runs over 8 miles. I hear a lot of folks here using them in 5K races, which I just don't understand. |
| 2005-07-06 12:34 PM in reply to: #191394 |
Not a Coach 11473 Media, PA | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod dovecom - 2005-07-06 11:17 AM what I want to know is how long are you people running that you need to carry so much water and fuel? I can see if you were going for a multi-hour hike or something, but I run up to 10 miles quite happily without all this stuff, and I live in the south. Are you sure you need all that crap? Maybe I'm just missing something. is it making that big a difference to your performance that its worth the truoble? Have you done your runs with and without and found it so worthwhile you couldn't do without? Once I go over 30min in the heat, I carry something to drink (though I would not wear it in a race). I've run 2hrs with 32oz and made it through fine, but it is much hotter now and I might do a couple runs pushing 2.5hrs. I'm sure I'd "survive" a long run without, but it does make it easier both to do the run and then to recover afterwards. I actually don't find it annoying to wear at all, though I'm sure some do. For me, I would be annoyed carrying a water bottle in my hand so this works better. Edited by JohnnyKay 2005-07-06 12:35 PM |
| 2005-07-06 1:20 PM in reply to: #191263 |
| Extreme Veteran 464 San Clemente, California | Subject: RE: Fuel belt vs. Amphipod Hmmm....compelling arguments for both. I like the adaptability of the Amphipod, but I just don't know. To the poster asking how long we run, if I'm running about 6 miles or less, I don't take anything, but over that distance, I tuck one of my wife's little Fuel Belt flasks in my tri shorts and sip it along the way. It definitely helps me keep my energy level up. I'm starting my HIM training, which will mean some solid 2 hour runs for me, and I have to have some water/Gatorade for those. I also like the idea of carrying my cell phone with me in case of emergency and they provide a pocket on them for that. |
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