Awesome review Sota! I’m thinking about a new running belt and the weight of the Salomon S/Lab Belt put it at the top of the wish list, so this was super helpful 🙏
UDs equivalent of these would be the comfort/utility range ie body fitted band-like belts.. however, UDs top of the line in waist packs would be the "race belt 6.0" I've never liked flexy elasticized belts, hence why I stick to the 6.0.. very rigid with no/minimal bounce.. have used previous models+other UD gear for 10+ yrs I've no experience with these wider, fit to body type belts, don't think I'll ever be a convert.. can't stand the bounce, even if it's just a tiny bit..
Hi Sota. Love the video. Yesterday I purchased the Solamon Adv Skin belt so this came 24 hours too late for me! I’m attempting Bondi to Manly Solo in 4 weeks and am considering trying to carry 800ml in this belt rather than use my vest which I don’t enjoy using and all zips have ceased up. What do you think- is this a viable option? Thanks.
I've never tried the advance skin belt so I can't see much about that unfortunately! Obviously, there's a lot of factors that will determine whether it's better to wear a vest or not, but assuming you can carry the gels, I think it will be fine, but make sure to use the halfway aid station to top up on gels and hydration You should definitely watch some of my videos about race fuel nutrition and also my dedicated video for Bondi to Manly tips. I think you'll get a lot of valuable information from those videos
@@SotaMaeharaThanks Sota- have seen all your B2M and nutrition videos (couldn’t spot anyone without a vest!) Will have family at 40K and 60K with supplies so hoping the belt plan then will work!
Yeah you definitely could, but it would depend on context because both the soft flask and phone don't sit as well on the diagonal (depends on soft flask shape though), and therefore if you are carrying both, you'll always have to compromise one way or another if that makes sense. But if you're only carrying a phone, then absolutely, your point is so valid! Thanks for the comment because it's something I didn't touch on in the video and it may come in handy for someone else!
Hi Sota, do you prefer belts to running vests or small running backpacks. I see the latter two on trail running. I guess for a few items the belt may be less intrusive??
No probs man! Yeah it still depends on a lot of factors, because I did an 80k race once with just the naked belt, but I’ve also done the same with a pack + belt It will always come down to individual preferences
Awesome review Sota! I’m thinking about a new running belt and the weight of the Salomon S/Lab Belt put it at the top of the wish list, so this was super helpful 🙏
Great review man 👍🏻 I decided to go with the naked band!
I haven't got belt yet, but I've been thinking of it for a while. Thanks for the review :)
Super handy for people like me that hang out and stuff after runs! I can spend the whole day out with just my belt
The compressport belt is also excellent. It's wider top to bottom but also has loops for unused poles.
Love your reviews on even minute details mate. Can you please compare them with equivalent UD belts?
I have very little experience with ultimate direction belts - Which one do you think I should try?
UDs equivalent of these would be the comfort/utility range ie body fitted band-like belts.. however, UDs top of the line in waist packs would be the "race belt 6.0"
I've never liked flexy elasticized belts, hence why I stick to the 6.0.. very rigid with no/minimal bounce.. have used previous models+other UD gear for 10+ yrs
I've no experience with these wider, fit to body type belts, don't think I'll ever be a convert.. can't stand the bounce, even if it's just a tiny bit..
It fits Onigiri? I'm sold!
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Hi Sota. Love the video. Yesterday I purchased the Solamon Adv Skin belt so this came 24 hours too late for me!
I’m attempting Bondi to Manly Solo in 4 weeks and am considering trying to carry 800ml in this belt rather than use my vest which I don’t enjoy using and all zips have ceased up. What do you think- is this a viable option? Thanks.
I've never tried the advance skin belt so I can't see much about that unfortunately! Obviously, there's a lot of factors that will determine whether it's better to wear a vest or not, but assuming you can carry the gels, I think it will be fine, but make sure to use the halfway aid station to top up on gels and hydration
You should definitely watch some of my videos about race fuel nutrition and also my dedicated video for Bondi to Manly tips. I think you'll get a lot of valuable information from those videos
@@SotaMaeharaThanks Sota- have seen all your B2M and nutrition videos (couldn’t spot anyone without a vest!) Will have family at 40K and 60K with supplies so hoping the belt plan then will work!
I'd like to know how one uses or attaches the 2 elastic straps that come with it
Thank you for this review. This may be too obvious, but couldn't you wear the Naked belt with the back pocket up front? Like you showed on the S/Lab.
Yeah you definitely could, but it would depend on context because both the soft flask and phone don't sit as well on the diagonal (depends on soft flask shape though), and therefore if you are carrying both, you'll always have to compromise one way or another if that makes sense. But if you're only carrying a phone, then absolutely, your point is so valid!
Thanks for the comment because it's something I didn't touch on in the video and it may come in handy for someone else!
Naked is the GOAT
100%, I'm loving it right now
Hi Sota, do you prefer belts to running vests or small running backpacks. I see the latter two on trail running. I guess for a few items the belt may be less intrusive??
Sorry I see you mentioned this at the end of the video.
No probs man! Yeah it still depends on a lot of factors, because I did an 80k race once with just the naked belt, but I’ve also done the same with a pack + belt
It will always come down to individual preferences
have you tried the nathan built? pretty good. holds a lot, look like a flipbelt
I haven't yet! I'll have to try it out