Rab Talus Ultra Shorts

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The Talus Ultra Shorts are built with a lightweight, quick drying Matrix Aero stretch fabric with a Flexile 100 stretch waistband. With their featherweight feel and friction-free design, they’re optimised for clocking kilometres on mountainous terrain.

Rab says: 

Built to offer complete comfort over long distances and mobility on challenging terrain, the Talus Ultra Shorts are designed for the dedicated, ultralight mountain runner. They are built with super-fast drying Matrix™ Aero outer short and a quick-wicking, mesh-like Motiv™ Aero inner short. With flatlock seams, stitch free hems, and a slim fit, these running shorts are devoted to distance, eliminating the potential for rubbing on mountain marathons. They have a comfortable, compressive stretch waistband made with Flexile™ 100, with a deeper back section and integrated pocket with inner secure key pocket.

Ideal for tackling tricky terrain and running in hot climates, these breathable, stripped-back shorts are built for the minimalist mountain runner travelling fast and light.

Our Verdict

The Talus Ultra are the true mountain runners shorts, a super lightweight minimalist short that offers an amazing level of breathbility. 

The extreme light weigh nature of The Talus Ultra makes it perfect for a long mountain or trail race where comfort over long distance and breathibility the key factors and those looking to maximise performance. 

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Ultra lightweight ergonomically designed outer for better freedom of movement
• Comfortable and compressive deep fully elasticated waistband
• High wicking lightweight liner brief with flatlock seams for increased comfort
• Lightweight liner brief with flatlock seams for increased comfort
• Integrated and secure back yolk pocket in lightweight mesh, with separate key pocket
• Seam and stitch free hems for eliminating rub potential
• Reflective branding for night time running
• Bonded side split for freedom of movement

Specifications

• Small (30″ waist) weighs: 75g
• Medium (32″ waist) weighs: 79g
• Large (34″ waist) weighs: 83g
• XLarge (36″ waist) weighs: 88g

Material & Construction

• Matrix™ Aero (84gsm) with fluorocarbon-free DWR
• Flexile™ 100 with fluorocarbon-free DWR
• Lining: Motiv™ Aero single jersey fabric with subtle mesh structure (85gsm) and odour control treatment
• Main: 86% polyester, 14% elastane. Second: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester
• Fit: Slim