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In Depth Product Reviews
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.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
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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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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 (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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Would be my first 360° Cam ✌️
interesting!
Another giveaway before bed time!
my #swimbikerun days will never be the same with this.
Now this would be great.
Nice camera
Chicken dinner
yes please
Very cool cam!
Fantastic!!
Second entry of the extravaganza (only one this go, promise)
I say yes!
Not sure what I would use it for but let’s give it a go!
360Fly 4K 360° Action cam sounds awesome!
Count me in.
This would be so sweet
So many pretty things in this world
Ray you are a hero! Fingers crossed!
Looks good …
This looks like a very sweet toy!
neat!
Wow! What a great giveaway prize.
thanks
360 degree wipeouts in 4K? I’m in.
Want it! ;-)
what do polar bears eat?
brrr-ito
Awesome Cam
Nice to have.
Not even sure what to do with this but my son would love it.
Thanks for the contest!
nice!
360 videos for the win!
Interesting gadget!
tasbyntie 17-19 D15
Sure, why not?
I would love a 360 cam. pick me!
Hope my number comes up
Nice to have as well!
Good stuff
An even better way to film doing dumb stuff.
Yes please
Nice!
I’m glad to follow your website and podcast throughout the year for excellent product in-depth reviews and all the cool places to eat in and around Paris.
The Alps – Take 15. And Action.
This would be sweet….being a runner and all.
This would be nice.
This is cool. I am in!
This could be great fun
Nice camera!
If it’s not 360 degree, it’s not worth watching
Killer Kam
In
I’m in!!
Looking good, a must have…
Toys are always welcome :)
Ok
Yes! 360!
I think I’ll win this!
yes please
Nice camera!
360 ftw!
On time this time :)
Awesome!
NICE
Well, count me in
I prefer to avoid trees on the bike….
Wish I had this that time a squirrel went for a ride in my spokes
This is my random number magnet.
Wings don’t fail me now!
Yes! New action camera fot new adventures!
Good Luck! – This is more fun than the new Dura Ace announcement. Certainly more affordable for me.
Sounds great!
Interesting camera to try out.
Thanks Ray!
Would love to try this one!
I’m in.
would love to win this!
Action in all directions!
Always miss that one angle
360 4k carnage capture.
Yes please, looks awesome!
In it
me and the children would have fun with the camera. i will give it a try
I’ll be really grateful for this
Hi – Good morning from Israel.
I’m in.
if it helps, Its also my birthday today!!!!
Yes please!
Nice Cam
Very cool
Really nice!
Would be great to have.
Hoping for a win
Yes please
This could be fun!
Count me in!
Thanks
To capture the action
Looks like a lamp of coal :)
I try again ?
Dammit. I won’t be able to get any work done today, ‘couse fingers will be crossed all day. Hoping this will be worth it:)
Yes please