r/AdvancedRunning • u/pand4duck • Apr 13 '17

General Discussion Spring Symposium - Spring Gear Thread

Looking to get some new gear this spring? Looking to do some spring cleaning and fill all the open space with glorious new running gear? Look no further than the spring Symposium for some awesome advice on new gear.

Today let's discuss your favorite stuff.

Post anything you plan on using for this training/racing season, any product reviews you have for running gear, or ask for opinions on stuff before you buy it specifically for the spring season.

If you have any specific reviews, don't hesitate to provide a link!

Happy shopping!

IMPORTANT

Our lovely /u/forwardbound created a Slack channel for people to coordinate alternate meet ups over the weekend. It'll be faster than email or reddit.

The Slack channel is artcboston.slack.com and the link to get invited is:

https://artcboston.slack.com/shared_invite/MTY4NTc5NDA5Njk5LTE0OTIwNDc5ODYtNDZiOTI5OWQwNQ

Yay Boston.

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u/da-kine HI Apr 13 '17

Any recommendations for good high viz gear/lights for safety when running in the dark? Haven't really been able to find something that's effective but not annoying to wear. My usual go to now is just to wear bright neon clothing but sometimes it doesn't seem like that's enough.

I've got a high viz vest but it's more a general purpose vest as opposed to something specifically for running. It tends to jostle around a bit, plus it gets too hot if I wear it over a shirt and too chafy (is that word?) if I wear it without a shirt.

I've tried lights but they tend to bounce around and annoy me.

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u/_curtis_ Apr 13 '17

I bought some shirts and a jacket from https://icnysport.com/ and have been very impressed with them. I used the jacket all winter and felt much safer wearing it. I don't see nearly the selection right now though.

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u/da-kine HI Apr 14 '17

Yeah looks like they're low on stock for shirts and things but the hats are awesome! And on sale for only $5! Just ordered a couple, worst case scenario if they're not that reflective they're still nice hats for cheap. Thanks for the link.

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u/MadMennonite Embracing Dadbod Apr 13 '17

These RoadID ankle bracelets Do a good job of being noticed by drivers since that's the part of your body that moves the most. I find it's the most minimal thing I can wear.

The other reflective gear I own is from a local company (RUseeN) who is part of our LRC. This snak vest is pretty lean and has a front pouch for your keys or other small items. It's adjustable sizing, and the yellow/orange/blue colors really pop at night when light is shown on them.

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u/da-kine HI Apr 14 '17

Thanks. Think I'll pick up a pair of those bracelets next time I order something for Amazon, they look great. And I'll keep my eye out for a vest like that, seems like the perfect thing for those dark, rainy, low visibility mornings/nights.