Ultimate Direction Groove System
Ultimate Direction recently launched their brand-new Groove System – a collection of super-comfortable products made using state-of-the-art materials. The collection currently includes three waist belts and one handheld (the Amp), which is the product I just purchased about a week ago. I’ll briefly describe the three waist belts before leaving some initial thoughts on the Ultimate Direction Amp Handheld.
Groove Mono
The Groove Mono is a super-light, minimal waist belt designed to hold 1 x 500ml Body Bottle Plus in its rear pouch.
The Mono also features a small pocket on the front strap that can be used to store keys, cash, electrolyte capsules or something similar.
Also included are a couple of bungee band attachment points that can be used to secure items of clothing, trekking poles etc. The Mono is easily adjustable via the velcro waist strap.
Sizes: Available in XS/SM and MD/LG
Materials: AirRip Mesh, MonoRip Mesh, 4-way PowerStretch Woven, 70D Nylon Ripstop
Retail Price: $34.95
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Groove Stereo
The Groove Stereo waist belt features a front flip-up pocket which secures to the belt via a strip of super-sticky velcro.
The pocket is large enough to accommodate an iPhone 6 Plus, or you can use it to carry gels, chews, bars etc. There’s also a handy key fob fastener inside the pocket.
The rear of the belt is designed to hold 2 x 500ml Body Bottle Plus (not included), but there’s also a central zippered pocket that is perfect for a light rain jacket, windshell, cap or gloves. The bottles stay put thanks to the functional stretch bungee cords.
Sizes: Available in XS/SM and MD/LG
Materials: AirRip Mesh, MonoRip Mesh, 4-way PowerStretch Woven, 70D Nylon Ripstop
Retail Price: $69.95
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Groove Stereo with Bottles
The Groove Stereo with Bottles is identical to the waist belt described above, but with this product the 2 x 500ml Body Bottle Plus are included.
Each Body Bottle Plus typically costs $22.95, so if you don’t already own them, the Stereo with Bottles is the way to go.
Sizes: Available in XS/SM and MD/LG
Materials: AirRip Mesh, MonoRip Mesh, 4-way PowerStretch Woven, 70D Nylon Ripstop
Retail Price: $99.95
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Groove Amp Handheld
The Amp Handheld features a unique criss-cross Vector Strap that allows multiple hand positions. On the bottom is a secure key pocket, which is also a perfect spot to store electrolyte capsules.
The Amp also features two stretch pockets ideal for gels, chews or bars, and the 500ml Body Bottle (included) is secured via a double cross bungee.
Weight is super-light at just over an ounce without the bottle. Can’t wait to test out the Amp on the weekend – it could well be my go-to handheld for future long runs/ultras.
Materials: AirRip Mesh, 4-way PowerStretch Woven, 70D Nylon Ripstop
Retail Price: $39.95
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Be sure to check out Sage Canaday’s product video review of the Amp – I’m sure it will help give you a visual of the excellent new product from Ultimate Direction.
Disclosure: I purchased the Ultimate Direction Amp featured in this blog post at UltimateDirection.com on 2/17/16