This is the Arc'teryx Norvan SL Hooded Jacket. Hoody.

This is an ultralight minimalist Jacket for this serious runner weighing just barely over 4 ounces. This thing is great to have in your running pack for those longer epochs. It's built with ultralight materials and has gore-tex with shake dry product technology.

This combination eliminates the need for a face fabric. You're getting the most minimal package possible. The front zipper is highly water resistant to aid with the weather protection. You'll need features are pretty minimal. Otherwise, you get a fitted hood with an elasticized brim for optimal visibility. You can even roll down the hood and snap It down when you're not using it.

The fit is super trim to minimize dead space and enhance the breathability. I'm wearing a large and it is really trim. I don't have a lot of room for any layering underneath. Maybe a lightweight base layer the hem is elasticized for a secure fit and you get shaped elastic cuffs as well. The jacket does include a stuff sack to pack it away. In your running vest super minimal, extremely lightweight and still built with the reliability of gore-tex. The hoody is ready for long distance runs.

Hi it's craig for get out there gay reviews and I'm wearing the arc'teryx noir vent sl hoody it's brand-new for. Spring 2016 this is an amazing running jacket that repels water protects you from the wind and it's incredibly lightweight keep watching for my full review has an endurance runner my holy. Grail when it comes to gear has always been a waterproof top that doesn't turn. Into a sweat box and anything faster than a brisk walk I've always resolved myself just running. In my usual gear knowing that I'll be sopping wet in no time so i was thrilled. To be able to test out a jacket that claims to have an outer layer acting as a weather barrier that beads water and is an effective windbreaker it's defining feature is its cortex fabric. You may be familiar with gore-tex lining that is used to create a water barrier and choose gloves and many other garments in a nutshell gore-tex fabric. Is incredibly effective due to its micro pore structure that has small enough openings to prevent large water molecules getting in from the outside but big enough to allow air and water vapor to escape that means it keeps you. Dry yeah prevents your body heat from building up and preventing that sweat box effect i mentioned here's a quick. Demonstration of how it repels water a few shakes and a quick wipe and the water was gone but what if you encounter. A heavy rain here's a more extreme example I'm basically using the jacket. As a water bag and nothing is seeping through to the inside it's definitely waterproof so how does it work out on a run in one word amazing i tested it out. On many runs between minus 10 Celsius. And as warm as plus 7 i never usually. Wear a more than a single long-sleeve shirt above freezing because i invariably overheat i didn't have that. Problem with a norvin sle hoody the. Versatility of this jacket is liberating i simply put it on at the beginning of a run and i knew I'd be prepared for the wide variety of conditions that you can encounter when you're out running for several hours it's a very effective windbreaker when required but if the sun. Comes up or the wind dies down i can keep wearing it because it breathes so effectively and to top it off it weighs next to nothing my large weigh somewhere around 120 grams so what provides all these benefits and it's like it's not even there the hood is well-designed and has a pull strap on the back if you want to tighten it up a little bit if you do need to take it off and carry it with you it folds up nicely into this removable pouch attached to. The inside it even has reflective strips for. Improved visibility at night in summary. I just can't say enough good things about the noor vent sl hoody it's everything I've ever wanted in a running jacket so if you're looking to invest in a high quality running jacket that's gonna keep you comfortable in a wide range of inclement conditions you should definitely consider the noor vent sl hoodie from arc'teryx I'm craig freaking out their gear reviews be sure to check out our youtube channel for lots more reviews on products suitable for endurance sports outdoor recreation and adventure.

Hey y'all today we're talking about the. Arc'teryx norvin sl jacket this is an. Excellent piece imagine that you're out on an ultra and you get caught in a. Thunderstorm and you're getting cold and you're getting shivering and then you throw on a rain jacket and you get. Sweaty you get hot you feel gross and you can't run as fast as you were and you're just generally uncomfortable this. Jackets made to solve that problem it's one of the lightest rain jackets on the market it's only four point four ounces it's not gonna weigh you down and the kind of waterproof membrane that it has is very special it's very breathable it's gonna make it so that you can run. As fast as you want without feeling that kind of sweat build up in that general clammy feeling that you get with a lot of rain jackets this thing is an excellent product it's running. At 299 worth every single penny you can find it at austin trail running comm or. At the austin trail running company store.

Hey y'all today we're talking about the arc'teryx norvin sl jacket this is an. Excellent piece imagine that you're out on an ultra and you get caught in a. Thunderstorm and you're getting cold and you're getting shivering and then you throw on a rain jacket and you get. Sweaty you get hot you feel gross and you can't run as fast as you were and you're just generally uncomfortable this. Jackets made to solve that problem it's one of the lightest rain jackets on the market it's only four point four ounces it's not gonna weigh you down and the kind of waterproof membrane that it has is very special it's very breathable it's gonna make it so that you can run. As fast as you want without feeling that kind of sweat build up in that general clammy feeling that you get with a lot of rain jackets this thing is an excellent product it's running. At 299 worth every single penny and you can find it at austin trail running calm. Or at the austin trail running company store.

I'm wearing the comfortable Prana Sutra Pant. Designed with finding your inner balance in mind the sutra is ideal for yoga.

Stretching and even bouldering. Its lightweight fabric blend promotes freedom of movement and peace of mind. The organic cotton, hemp recycled plastic, and lycra blend fabric moves easily and freely with your body while the loose cut provides a casual look that moves easily from yoga studio to dinner.

The two front pockets provide utility and a drawstring at the waist helps to personalize the fit. The Prana Sutra Pant sets the standard by which all yoga pants should be measured. You will enjoy their relaxed fashion for travel, casual wear, and climbing to ultra calm your source for everything outdoors.

Let me tell you a little bit about these Mountain Khakis Outlaw Down Vests.

First, we got the face fabric that there. That's a poly ripstop treated with a DWR to keep all the elements of you keep it nice and dry.

Now we insulate these with the 650 fill down and on the side. Incorporate these nice little stretch fleece pants. It'll give you a hug every day. So go ahead add to cart.

These are the women's Ultra Lone Peak 4.0. Mid Mesh trail shoes.

The Lone Peak line is adored by a wide range of folks. From weekend hikers, fast packers to Appalachian trail through hikers. This version is higher cut to give a stability and protection you won't find in a traditional trail running shoe.

Let's check out the features. Ultra is known for their zero drop platform. The stack height of the Lone Peak is 25 millimeters. That's the same from the heel to the forefoot which means your heel is not elevated. That promotes better alignment and a more natural posture.

Each step adds up over a long day of hiking and the zero drop platform helps lessen the impact of each step. The midsole is made of eba foam to give comfy cushioning and just the right amount of support. Ultra put there abound energy returns compound right underneath of your foot which adds spring to each step and reduces ground impact.

There's also a stone guard rock protection sandwiched between that abound cushioning and the evf own the stone guard designed in the Lone Peak mimics. The skeletal structure of a foot that means it flexes with you rather than being bored and stiff to protect your feet from stone bruising while giving the dynamic flexibility you need to move fast on the trail. These are trail shoes so the lugs are deep and multi-directional to give traction in all conditions.

The trail claw outsole is featured on many ultra styles and this one gets the dirt red rubber for excellent grip and durability. I love the foot-shaped toe box. I like to have a lot of room for my toes to spread out. I haven't seen another brand with this much room for your toes to splay naturally in the shoe. This design lets your big toe remain in a straight position and the broader cut reduces the risk of developing painful foot problems like bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis.

The upper is breathable but durable. The mesh wicks and is meant to keep dust and dirt out the tongue. It`s connected up to here to keep out debris. The collar is cut higher than the original Lone Peaks. You can really cinch the laces up top if you like wearing gaiters ultras gaiters. Attach to this loop at the end of the laces to the tab in the back it's each side for a perfect fit.

The toe cap in the front protects your toes from kicked rocks and protects the shoe. You have a flexible heel counter in the back and you can tighten the laces for a snug fit underfoot. The removable footed offers a bit of extra cushioning and wicking.

This shoes got a bit of everything lots of cushioning traction underfoot and added ankle support. There the women's Ultra Lone New Peak 4.0 mid mesh trail shoes.

The ultra lone peak 3.5 mid mesh combines the flexibility of a trail runner and the ankle support of a boot all of ultras trademark features are. Here including a big toe box zero drop platform and gator trap attachment points let's look more closely at those. Features and more the most noticeable thing about ultra shoes when you first see them is their foot shaped toe box this extra width in the lone peak 3.5. Mid mesh allows your toes to spread out. Naturally this is called splay ultra. Allows respuesta ability and the power of. You push off with each step the platform on the lone peak 3.5 mid is. Zero drop this means that there is no. Height difference between the heel and the forefoot of the shoe ultra does this. To allow for a natural running motion where you land more on your forefoot rather than striking hard with their. Heal the outsole of the lone peak uses dura tread rubber this is a compound who. Ultra uses to maximize grip and traction whether you're on the trail or on the road the trail claw tread pattern places. The lugs under the metatarsals so you really dig into the dirt the mid sole material is called a bound it's a durable foam that returns some of. Your energy back to you with each step the lone peak 3.5 mid mesh has a. Moderate amount of cushioning underfoot moderate is a great starting point for hikers and trail runners looking for comfort without sacrificing feel don't. Worry sharp rocks won't slow you down with the included stone guard rock plate the upper is a mesh wrapped in a rigid. Synthetic skeleton it's great for. Deflecting sharp rocks that might get kicked up as you're running or hiking strong threads have been sewn through the mesh around the edges to increase the durability the heel cup has been. Braced to create structure and extend the life of the shoe the gator trap is a. System that locks your gaiters in place most lightweight trail gaiters will attach through the metal ring near the toe box and the velcro tab behind a heel. The lone peak 3.5 also has these gator. Trap points on the side if you need a. Lightweight trail shoe for hiking or fast packing that still provides ankle support this is a great option the foot. Shaped toe box might bring it out but the support and stability will make you stay it's the ultra lone peak 3.5 mid mesh. Hey thanks for watching if you have any. Further, questions about the gear that i just demonstrated you can go onto our website at that country edge comm there you can talk to anyone of our gear specialists, and we'll go through anything that we may not have shared if you like what we do on youtube then please subscribe thanks for watching.

You can see this particular product this is the Salomon Sonic has what's called a sense of fit system here which is a little bit like a hand that grabs the top of your foot and holds the shoe onto your foot.

The upper very important, the next part of the shoe is even more important. This is called the midsole. We consider this to be the real engine room of the shoe. The midsole typically has been the part of the shoe that we consider responsible for cushioning or shock attenuation. It's also very important for stability. So we can add features or subtract features to the midsole to help provide great cushioning and shock attenuation.

Finally the outsole. The outsole is very important. Most people think of it just as a grip feature but in fact, it's also responsible for the flex characteristics of a shoe. And also it's very important for cushioning. You can see each of these little individual pods moves very important. In the cushioning side of footwear very quickly.

I'm going to tell you how to test the show to see whether it works for. You can look at the shoe, so you can see I can twist the shoe. Basically, it's not too much, not too little. Shoes these days are a bit more flexible than they used to be in terms of where the shoe should flex. One hand here and just bend the shoe.

You can see that it bends at the level of the toes and it stays nice and stiff through here. That's how you test for flexibility what I don't want to see anybody doing is breaking the shoe through here because there's no force in nature that will allow your foot to bend there. Some very quick tests there to help you decide which shoe is the right one for you. This is a beauty that Salomon Sonic. I hope that helps you.

Hello I'm jay mohini and I'm back at. Holabird sports to introduce you to the. New sonic family of road buying shoes the sonic family is best described as a. Running avenue so when you enter the running app you start with the sonic if you want an excellent balance of cushion responsiveness and smooth ride. That's the sonic if you desire something that's lighter more flexible and body. Activated then try the sonic probe to. The sonic family is set apart by two keys. Technologies do you a metric the coupling and by geometric the coupling. Is a way that we construct the shoe so it's more in line with how your foot actually flexes traditional running shoes have a hinge point at the heel. However there are 33 bones throughout. The foot that allow the foot to flex in different way throughout the foot story and that's where the geometric the coupling comes in as you can see for. Outsold we have these great grooves and lines here which is much different from you see on traditional running shoes we also have some really nice flexibility that you also wouldn't see on a traditional running shoe this way as you. Heel strike and then you transition right through the forefoot it helps make. A nice smooth transition so it allows you to move naturally throughout your foots gut while also providing enough cushioning to be comfortable here we. Have the profile film which is going to help that transition and smooth it out between that heel and your forefoot vibe. Technology is a way to attenuate shock. In the past our company as well as all the other companies out there have really focused on the ground impact and rebound, and we do that successfully with the sonic line particularly with our energy cell plus mid sole material very. High rebound excellent transition from your heel to toe off, but we do add our opal inserts opal is a material that is. About 50 percent lighter than eba but it's also very good at absorbing shock. So you'll have fresher legs and run a. Little bit longer the sonic pro 2 has one opal insert in the heel it's going to make a nice smooth ride so yet very responsive the sonic has two opal inserts one in. The forefoot one in the heel so it can. Have a really smooth ride no matter where you put strike you'll also find a. Masonic family the upper is an o so upper it's welded on there with a nice overlay which means there won't be any rub point so it can be very comfortable lightweight but yet still durable and. Support we also add the endo fit which. Is on the inside here and that's going to wrap your foot like a nice warm hug for your foot helps you lucky in there so it's not going to be sliding around and if it's also going to help prevent rust also in the sonic family you'll. Find out contact outsole and we use our. Wet traction concentrate which excels in. All conditions wet and dry so you'll have the confidence to go out in a run on a hot sunny day or when it's cold and. Raining and know that you'll have excellent traction the drop from heel to. Toe on the sonic it's ten millimeters in. A man's size-nine it's about nine point eight ounces and a woman size seven it's. About eight point four ounces it's a very lightweight but also has the support and cushioning that you would need for long runs short run and. Everything in-between the sonic isn't a stability shoe per se because we don't want to control your pronation we want you to naturally prone in which is landing on the heel going through the prophase and then toeing off and everyone's different we're all unique. When it comes to pronation and pronation. Is not a dirty word it's a good word it's natural and everyone does it so if. Your someone that you feel that you need a little more cushioning or that your pronation of maybe is a little. But more towards the inside then i would recommend the sun if your someone that. May be more efficient in their running then i would recommend going down the running avenue to the sonic pro two it's. Lighter more flexible we take away a little bit of a cushioning we make it flat faster we make it more flexible and so you can really control how you're. Going to mention the sonic flow to in a men's size 9 is about 8.4 ounces so. Woman size 7 you're looking at about 6. Point 4 ounces the drop from heel to toe is. 8-millimeter the sonic family is. Available now at holabird sports so if. You're in the Baltimore dc area come on. Down this is the only place that hasn't for spring 2017.