Hi all!
In the interest of keeping this simple, I’ve consolidated this page, into my other ‘How To’ page. So if you found this, what you’re really looking for is this:
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2006/12/how-to-guides.html
Thanks, and sorry for the misdirect!
-DCRainmaker
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You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds! It’s a nice break from the day to day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2021 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
This is one of the best posts I’ve seen in a long time. It is short, to the point and directs me to where I want to go. Keep up the good work, I’m, enjoying using your site.
Hi there,
Can you tell me is there another product that works as well as the polar V800 but doesn’t have a heart monitor strap? But do the same job?
Yes, the Mio products such as the Mio Link. Also, the Scosche Rhythm+.