I have a CarbBoom gel flask that I want to use at the half IM this weekend, but am not sure how well the gels I want to put in will come out…
Has anyone had any luck with Clif Shots in gel flasks? Do you dilute the gels when you put them in the flask or not? …it’s going to be messy getting 6 individual gels into 1 flask.
Powergels work just fine in a flask. I think Clif Shots are about the same consistency. No need to dilute, just squeeze. Especially if it is warm, even easier then.
No diluting required.
BTW My local bike store told me that Cliff shots were coming in bulk. While waiting for them to arrive I used Hammer gels but emptied Cliff shots into a flask during a marathon with no problem.
When I use a flask I spray the in side with pam move it around to cover the entire surface then empty any excess. With approach I have found I can get just about every bit of gel out and I use GU. I haven’t notices any funky taste from the pam.
I do not recommend Clif Shots in flasks from either the packets or dispensers. The brown rice syrup in Clif Shots does not mix well with water compared with others (e.g. HammerGel.) I was told that it they might mix better if warmed up first, but that’s an added hassle. I’ve had very good luck with HammerGel, PowerGel, and pure maple syrup.