CLIF Shot Bloks

Comments about Clif Bar CLIF Shot Bloks:

I like the shot blocks because they don't linger in the mouth, sort of like a cyclist's "teddy bears" candy. While "empty" gel packets always seem to leak a little sticky gel in my jersey pocket, the shot block wrapper is just a dry piece of waste.

Comments about Clif Bar CLIF Shot Bloks:

Used while hiking the AT, found it simple and very easy to share with fellow hikers.

Comments about Clif Bar CLIF Shot Bloks:

I purchased all three different flavors. To date, I've only tried the lemon Lime - I'm not too impressed. Essentially, the product is like dehydrated Gatorade - they are an electrolyte-replacing energy chew and the packaging clearly states take with plenty of water (I'm assuming to turn it into Gatorade in your stomach). The flavor didn't impress me, and the consistency which I was hoping to be more akin to Gummy Bears was softer in consistency more like stiff Jell-O. The blocks are also not individually wrapped - which is good out on the trail to reduce the amount of paper to potentially blow away in a stiff wind, but the plastic wrapping tore easily making it difficult to reseal if you only wanted to eat one portion size and inevitably collect lint from your pocket on the next serving. I didn't find that they gave me any more (or less for that matter) energy. I'm gonna give the other flavors another chance (since I already bought them), but for the educated consumer, I'd recommend saving your money and just fill one water bottle with Gatorade and bring a handful of Gummy Bears to snack on. Both the flavor and the consistency will be familiar and the sugar will give you the little extra boost you are looking for. Not to mention you can buy a package of Gummy Bears for around ½ the cost for twice the amount.

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These Shot Blocks are great. I was nervous to eat them at first but I shoulden't have been. they are great tasting and gave me lots of energy compared to their size.

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On a cross-country bike trip this summer, I tried just about every energy supplement that's out there (gels, bars, blocks, drinks) and I would have to say that the shot bloks are my favorite. All the flavors taste great (except for the lemon-lime one, I think) and they have saved me from bonking multiple times. The only problem I've found is that a serving size is 3 blocks and the package holds 6 blocks...it's not the easiest to close the package back up after you've ripped it open while out on the road.

Comments about Clif Bar CLIF Shot Bloks:

A good product for use during a game and as an alternative to GU, I use both and use them interchangeably. Need to drink water with them as they are like eating gumdrops in consistency.

Taste good.

Comments about Clif Bar CLIF Shot Bloks:

This is a nice diversion from PowerBars or Gu's.
There is really no way to carry them during runs so I eat them before or after workouts.