tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861768330644067459.post594622566497659598..comments2023-10-17T01:45:13.459-07:00Comments on P.A.Y.N.E?: RecoveryAiric Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01784651282992608789noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8861768330644067459.post-16824026272066515012009-03-18T10:15:00.000-07:002009-03-18T10:15:00.000-07:00I'm definitely a fan of the hand held versus carry...I'm definitely a fan of the hand held versus carrying something on my back. I haven't tried many pack-type systems, but those that I have tried have caused all kinds of chaffe and lower-back issues. <BR/><BR/>I always thought that bottles would be too annoying to carry, but with the strap you barely notice them. Also, they are 100% quicker to fill at aid stations during races. The only down side is the lack of storage. I am working on rigging my straps to allow for more capacity. <BR/><BR/>If speed is your main concern during a race, especially shorter races, then I would definitely recommend getting used to carrying a bottle, plus it plays better with the whole minimalist nature of the sport, in my opinion.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.com