Re: RC: Re: Old Dominion

[Farafix@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-06-22 09:12:06 EDT, you write:

<<   I may try
 riding with a camelback so I can open up more space to carry stuff.  I
 have avoided those things since I am not sure adding 4 or 5 pounds ot my
 upper back and raising my center of gravity while ridding the "king of
 spook" is a great idea.  Any comments on these things pro and/or con >>

Truman,

I've been riding with a camelback for about a yr now.  You are correct, if 
filled completely, they do raise your center of gravity, or at least alter 
your sense of balance in the saddle that is a little unnerving, esp at the 
start of the ride.  I've found that filling it halfway avoids the balance 
interference, & I can get thru a 50 mile ride --- ran out of gatorade in just 
1 50 miler using it half full.  I put some powdered gatorade in the camelback 
to make a diluted solution which works fine for me.
I did find that the straps can rub on your neck/shoulder area, esp if you 
don't have the camelback exactly centered on your back (I didn't have the 
straps equal length so that the camelback was pulled to the left, which 
rubbed my right neck).  If you wore a collared shirt, you'd avoid the 
rubbing, but I use the camelback when it's hot & I wear a collarless shirt!
I like not having to fumble with water bottles, which tend to bounce out & 
get lost (usually lost at least 1 per ride).  With the camelback, you can 
drink when your thirsty & not have to wait for a slow stretch --- you can 
drink at a canter as all you need is 1 hand for a quick second to get the 
tube in your mouth.
Good luck.

See you at the OD!

Nancy
Mdrid


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