EXCLUSIVE – New Suunto AMBIT 2 and Ambit 2S First Review & Movescount Upgrade

A little over a year ago the hoopla surrounding the launch of the new Suunto Ambit was to be honest a little crazy. For the first time the all conquering Garmin brand finally had a genuine challenger. As an ultra Read More …

Gear Review – Garmin Fenix v Suunto Ambit

We’re extremely lucky here at Ultra168 to have the opportunity to test new gear, but the most frequent question we have been asked over the last 3 months is how does the new Garmin Fenix compare to the current market Read More …

Gear Review – Garmin Edge 500 & 800 Cycle computers

Ultra runners frequently have the need to cross over into other sports, whether because of injury, cross training or coming from a triathlete or ironman background they find it hard to leave the bike in the garage permanently. Cycling often Read More …

Gear Review – Garmin 910XT GPS Watch – Initial thoughts

Here at Ultra168 we are very lucky to be in a position to work very closely with a number of the companies working really hard to bring new and exciting products to the trail and ultra running market. One of Read More …

GEAR REVIEW – Suunto Quest Heart Rate Monitor

What role does accurate measurement of your heart rate have when training for and running ultras? Well, there is a well known saying doing the rounds amongst us to signify when we are writing cheques our body can’t cash and Read More …