What We Have Noticed: Xtenex, Zipp, Avia, fi'zi:k
Written by: Herbert Krabel
Date: Fri Jan 09 2009
Starting today you'll see a new editorial feature on slowtwitch called "What We Have Noticed" and in this new series we will cover products and services we have stumbled upon. But we are not reviewing these items, we are merely introducing our readers to them. Our first issue deals with items from Xtenex, Zipp, AVIA and fi'zi:k.
Xtenex shoe laces
What: Shoe laces with unique collapsible knot technology. More knots in an area means less tension, and less knots in an area means more tension.
Colors: Lots of them
MSRP: $9.95
Website: www.xtenex.com
Zipp drying towel
What: A transition towel with unbelievable absorption quality.
Size: 16"x40" (40cm x 120cm)
Weight: 99 grams
MSRP: $25
Website: www.zipp.com
AVIA Avi Stoltz trail running shoes
What: The first trail running/XTERRA shoes introduced by AVIA and named after Conrad Stoltz.
Weight: 10oz (men's size 9)
MSRP: $110
Website: www.avia.com
fi'zi:k Dual Tape
What: Foam padded bar tape with a little air pocket running the length of the tape for more comfort.
Colors: black/blue; black/grey; white/blue; white/red; black/red
MSRP: $21.50
Website: www.fizik.it
Xtenex shoe laces
What: Shoe laces with unique collapsible knot technology. More knots in an area means less tension, and less knots in an area means more tension.
Colors: Lots of them
MSRP: $9.95
Website: www.xtenex.com
Zipp drying towel
What: A transition towel with unbelievable absorption quality.
Size: 16"x40" (40cm x 120cm)
Weight: 99 grams
MSRP: $25
Website: www.zipp.com
AVIA Avi Stoltz trail running shoes
What: The first trail running/XTERRA shoes introduced by AVIA and named after Conrad Stoltz.
Weight: 10oz (men's size 9)
MSRP: $110
Website: www.avia.com
fi'zi:k Dual Tape
What: Foam padded bar tape with a little air pocket running the length of the tape for more comfort.
Colors: black/blue; black/grey; white/blue; white/red; black/red
MSRP: $21.50
Website: www.fizik.it
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