Phenomenal review. We are very similar in size so it was really helpful. I've been Vapor Krar for many years but it's time to shop around. I really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how your experience was with the vest. Count yourself another subscriber. It's not often I do such a thing but in this case it's warranted.
I have exactly the same problem with the cinch loops holding the soft flasks in place. I have the distance 4, 8 and 22 running vest and in all of them, the cinch loop ripped off or are on their way to do so. The problem is that the elastic cords are sewn in. This breaks the elastic part of the cors immediately. On vests of other brands like for example salomon or rab, there is sewn in a small loop of webbing where the cinch loops are fiddled through to avoid this issue. Beside this the bd running vests are awesome! :)
Sorry, this outside my area of expertise, but seems like there are some good articles out there. Here's one I found on the 15. www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/fitness/hydration-pack-for-running/black-diamond-distance-15
Phenomenal review. We are very similar in size so it was really helpful. I've been Vapor Krar for many years but it's time to shop around. I really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how your experience was with the vest. Count yourself another subscriber. It's not often I do such a thing but in this case it's warranted.
I had no idea how to attach the poles, so extremely helpful......😊
I have exactly the same problem with the cinch loops holding the soft flasks in place. I have the distance 4, 8 and 22 running vest and in all of them, the cinch loop ripped off or are on their way to do so. The problem is that the elastic cords are sewn in. This breaks the elastic part of the cors immediately. On vests of other brands like for example salomon or rab, there is sewn in a small loop of webbing where the cinch loops are fiddled through to avoid this issue. Beside this the bd running vests are awesome! :)
I've got @Salomon Sense Pro and also ripped off one of the cinch loop. I am using the vest not only for racing but also for longer training.
Please let me know if distance 8 or 15 is good for 75 miler unsupported course ?
Sorry, this outside my area of expertise, but seems like there are some good articles out there. Here's one I found on the 15.
www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/fitness/hydration-pack-for-running/black-diamond-distance-15
So essentially bottle catches on lower pocket just like on Salomon vests. I guess I will stay with Salomon then. Thanks for pointing out the issues.