Re: Waterbottles/Camelbacks

[Sydney Chandler <sydney@proaxis.com>]

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>Hello to all,
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>I am new at this sport but I do have some input on the water carrying issue.
>I now use bottle holders that attach to the D-rings on my saddle and they
>work quite well.  Last summer at the Bandit Springs ride I had an unexpected
>departure from my beloved Arab, Buddy, at a high rate of speed.  I was
>wearing a Camelback which was no help as I hit the ground rolling.  Lots of
>scrapes and VERY LARGE bruises but nothing broken. The problem with the
>Camelback for me was the area between my shoulders at the base of my neck.
>At the trot the pack moves up and down (Yes this was a top of the line
>Camelback with cheststrap that I use for biking) and rubbed my neck RAW.  It
>was very, very uncomfortable.  I personally would not recommend it.
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>Sydney Chandler
>Corvallis, OR
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