TFS’s Top Picks of 2006
Gear and Accessories
Gear and Accessories
Posted December 22nd, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Announcements, Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous, Product Reviews, Sports Medicine, Special Features, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise, TFS Reviews, TFS Top Picks
Want the gear that will go the furthest, last the longest and do the most to improve your performance? Want to buy the perfect holiday gift for the runner in your family? Want the newest, most advanced training tools on the market?
Then look no further! The Final Sprint’s Top Picks of 2006 is your ultimate guide to running gadgets, hydration devices and much more! We have put hours into testing and comparing each of these items and take pride in recommending each of our top picks.
TRAINING SYSTEMS (HRM + Training Assistant)
Overall
- Top Pick: Polar / adidas Project Fusion
- Best Value: Timex IRONMAN Bodylink System
GPS Training System
- Top Pick: Garmin Forerunner 305
Non-GPS Training System
- Top Pick: Polar / adidas Project Fusion
MP3 Player
- Top Pick: iPod nano RED
- Best accessory: DLO Action Jacket
Hydration Device (short/moderate distance)
Hydration Device (long distance)
Injury Prevention and Treatment Products
Storage accessory:
Best new concepts and innovations:
Want customized information about the beat gear for your particular sport, race distance, experience level, etc? Just send an email to adam@thefinalsprint.com and we will get back to you right away with all the information you need to make the right decision.
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3 Responses to “TFS’s Top Picks of 2006
Gear and Accessories ”
Gear and Accessories
The Final Sprint
Foam rollers are also great running tools (along the same lines as the “stick”)
December 23rd, 2006 at 6:52 pm[…] The Stick’s “Sprinter Stick” is an exceptional tool for injury prevention and treatment. We were so impressed, that it was chosen as a “TFS Top Pick of 2006″. Product: The Stick’s Sprinter Stick Price: $32.95 Rating: Excellent 8.9/10.0 Pros: Improves performance by accelerating recovery; portable; good value; versatile Cons: Can be difficult to use on arm muscles and feet without a partner. Overall: This is a one-of-a-kind self-massage tool that can reduce muscle soreness, prevent injuries and even make you a better runner. […]
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