Introducing the Enduro Sash™ Based in Cascadia, Washington, Enduro Specific Products (ESP) gave Pinkbike an exclusive chance to try out their Enduro Sash™, the first item in their new line of enduro specific products that will be released over the course of this season. A departure from the fanny packs that saw a small rise in popularity last year, the Enduro Sash™ is worn like a bandolier over either shoulder, and a nylon strap with a sturdy buckle loops around the back to help keep everything in place on the roughest race tracks. Hand sewn from heavy duty Cordura fabric, it's designed to hold everything an enduro racer would need over the course of their day. An elasticized strap at the bottom of the sash works as a goggle holster, allowing for quick access at the top of each stage. A small pouch holds a multi-tool and tire levers, while two velcro straps secure a 27.5” tube in place. There's also a small spot for stashing food, and another compartment for a flask filled with the 'spirit of enduro' (ESP added these compartments to our sash later and are not pictured). Based on rider feedback, there are already plans to increase the number of accessory pouches. ESP also said that they have plans to attach a square of velvet at the very top portion of the sash for mounting the merit badges that numerous enduro races have decided to provide to entrants upon completion of each event. Made in USA, once size fits all. MSRP: $75.00. www.endurospecific.com ESP's company slogan says it best: “We saw it coming.” Pinkbike's Take: We're fans of anything enduro related, especially if it's enduro specific, so right away the Enduro Sash ranked highly in our score book. We loaded up our Sash with tools, food, and goggles, and headed for the mountains for a long day of enduroing. While pushing up a gravel road, we found the food pouch easy to access, and didn't have any trouble eating all of the gels and gummy power foods we had packed within the first 30 minutes of our excursion. After successfully completing the climb (or 'transfer' as we've taken to calling anything that's not a downhill run), we took a nip from our enduro spirit flask, put on our goggles, and headed down the hill. On the descent, the sash stayed in place even when cutting corners and nose manualing around switchbacks, and we'd imagine that its low profile design would help keep it from getting hung up on that pesky course tape that can get caught on hydration packs. The design also allows for better air circulation than a traditional hydration pack, although it would be nice to see a lighter more breathable fabric offered as an option for those steamy summer races. ESP's inaugural product meets the needs of the demanding enduro racer, and its durable construction should make it last for multiple seasons of hard riding. We're excited to see what this small upstart has in the works - rumor has it that an Enduro Serape will be the first item in their apparel line. - Mike Kazimer Source: http://m.pinkbike.com/news/exclusive-first-look-prototype-enduro-sash-2014.html
