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COROS released the second version of the Apex Pro in November, and one of the things we appreciate about this young company are their efforts to consistently improve on both their software and the physical interface of each model. The Apex 2 Pro brings a whopping 75 hours of battery life in standard GPS mode and includes the latest dual-frequency technology for more challenging locations.
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New to Inov-8’s spring lineup is an updated version of their award-winning TrailFly G270 trail shoe. This second version is designed to take on long distances with all of the bones virtually the same as the original, while adding some welcome updates to improve durability and comfort.
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The latest Speedland shoe was created in partnership with elite ultrarunner Dylan Bowman and is named after Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, CA, where Bowman first rose to fame and built the foundation of his professional career. We tested the GS:TAM trail shoe through miles of steep, sloppy running, including a few 20-mile outings, and will almost certainly employ the shoes in 100k and 100-mile events later in the year.
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The Eliot Runner is designed as a versatile, high-volume trainer for dedicated road runners, and one that would perform well and provide a comfortable ride over a range of speeds. Construction of the shoe started with an interesting premise: the goal was to create the sensation of running on gentle, natural surfaces like a soft, springy pine needle path, even when running on the road.
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New to the Scarpa lineup this winter, the Ribelle Run Kalibra G is presented as an “all-weather, all-terrain juggernaut of a trail runner.” Scarpa has essentially taken the bones of the Ribelle Run shoe and winterized it. In doing so, they have created a much lighter-profile workhorse to tackle snow and ice compared to a bulky pair of spikes and gaiters strapped to regular trail shoes.
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A year from the release of the Suunto 9 Peak, the Finnish company has released the newest iteration: the 9 Peak Pro, which is an upgrade to the previous model in battery life, revamped user interface and GPS availability.