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I would love to buy the Garmin Fenix 3 HR.
A garmin 920 xt, because my old 910 is getting older…
Garmin Fenix 3 HR!
I Think I would get a GoPro Hero5, because I don’t have an action cam and have always wanted one.
BUT, there is a possibility that I would go 735xt
Toward new Felix watch that should be coming out next month.
A Garmin 920XT to upgrade my training.
I’d love to get a power meter
I would get a Fenix 3 HR
GPS!!!! One that can hold maps and tracks. Save juice on my phone.
I’d probably either get a Fenix 3 HR, because everyone needs a 3rd Garmin watch or some type of powermeter.
I would get a power meter, after first of course reading the buying guide to figure out which one!
I would love a Pioneer Power Meter to help with training
Thanks!
Garmin fenix 3, for my first ironman 70.3 in 30 days
Vivoactive HR
Good combination of features, size, and cost
I would get the Gopro hero 5 to replace my hero 3 which decided to stop working last week.
I’d probably go for a stand-alone gps unit for my bikes. Although using my phone works, it has definitive drawbacks (lower runtime, taking pics along the way is a hassle), so I’d really love a dedicated unit :) On the other hand, an action cam would be neat too.
I’d get a pedal power meter for sure.
Most likely a trainer for the upcoming winter…
A Garmin watch
Finally time to get a go pro!
Good chance I’d use it to (partially) upgrade to a tacx flux
Power tap P1 pedals. I have Vectors but hate switching them between bikes because of the need for a torque wrench
Probably a bike computer.
Garmin Fenix 3 HR!!!!
As a Christmas present my girlfriend signed me up to run my first Marathon, so I need a more serious running watch like a Garmin Forerunner or Fenix 3 to replace my aging Vivoactive!
A smart trainer for sure–Wahoo, Cycleops, Elite
I’d put it towards a fancy new trainer.
Garmin Fenix HR to help with my ultra training.
A powermeter would be great
I’d love the new Garmin Fenix HR!
A bike trainer, unsurprisingly
Garmin 230 watch because I’m in need of a gadget to jumpstart my training after winter break!
Probably a Go Pro Hero 5. or a new trainer, or something else, plenty of choice.
A new smart trainer to help shed these holiday pounds!
I don’t need a new watch anymore since Santa just got me a new one, so I would definitely go for a Go Pro…
I would get a trainer. The weather here in Finland does not encourage one to get out now, so training inside would be a bliss.
I would have to decide between upgrading to a 735XT watch (fun for me) or getting the GoPro (fun for me and the family)…
I would get a powermeter probably the PC1 to improve my training for the upcoming season!
Any power meter would be nice. At the moment I’m eyeing the Powertap P1S.
A Garmin Vivoactive HR to have always full HR control.
plan on doing more biking so garmin 520 or power meter.
Garmin Virb Ultra 30 to take videos during Haute Route Mavic Rockies this summer
I would pick up a Garmin watch or possibly a bike computer.
Maybe I’d put it toward a quiet trainer so I don’t annoy the downstairs neighbor!
Another Garmin Fenix 3 as mine is now looking very battered!
I’d probably use it for some tubeless-ready wheels for my cyclocross bike if available or for an upgrade for my aging Edge 500. Or spare it for a Fenix 4 :-D
I’d love a Garmin Edge 520 to complete the cockpit.
I’d go for the Fenix 3.
My Fenix 2 seems to be working a bit funky at this time.
A new trainer, the tacx neo
Just another dude still lusting for a Fenix 3,,,
A new watch!
I would put the money towards a nee kickr trainer!
put money towards smart trainer
I’ll spend it towards equipment for TCR No5
possibly a new running watch or a smart trainer or both.
I’d love a dedicated device for soccer if that exists.
A new Garmin watch
I need to figure out if I would go for a Garmin Smart Scale or a forerunner 735xt or an Edge520. All of these Will Help me with my workout through 2017.
Merry Xmas!!!
GoPro 5 – ski trip ahead :)
I might just splurge and get a Fenix!
I would like to get a new Garmin forerunner, mine is 5yo now and I really want a new one ;)
I’d probably upgrade my current 235 to a Fenix variant.
Fenix 3 HR.
Kind of tired of a separate hr strap
Thanks for this – I would go for the Go Pro !
Or a new trainer !
Garmin Fenix 3 HR. I have a fenix 2 but it doesn’t play nice with my android phone, would love to have phone sync, daily tracking, and hr tracking
A 920xt to track my triathlon activities
I’d probably get myself a Garmin 735XT to suit my triathlon plans for next year.
A direct mount trainer would be lovely for my pain cave!
Softest possible shoes to try if I ever still could start running again, despite disk problems.
I would get wahoo kickr. Time to upgrade the old computer. Simply can’t handle the wires anymore. Thanks Ray and Mrs. Ray.
New home trainer compatible with zwift ! Thank you !
A shiny bike computer from Garmin….
Garmin Fenix 3 HR and the best wristband that I can get for $500!
A GoPro Hero5 would make me a more active guy ;-)
A new Garmin watch probably. 910xt is getting old by now.
I would like a Garmin Edge 520 to record my bike training.
I’d get a powermeter so I can measure my power
Action cam
A upgrade to dual side power meter would be perfect for training!
Wahoo kickr desk and a new turbo! That d be cool!
A power meter for sure.
Garmin Fenix 3. Hanukkah Harry just doesnt understand how awesome it is!
The Garmin Edge 520 as THE bike computer
I’d go with some P1 pedals or C1 chain rings. They would look excellent on my new bike. Thanks!
Fenix 3 for sure. Great watch for all my Sporting in the new year.
My old faithful Edge 500 maybe need retirement.
Ah, that’s easy: I need a new Garmin Edge 1000 and the why is easy also: because I don’t have one yet!
It would a tough choice between the Garmin Fenix 3 HR for hiking/sking or the PowerTap P1 pedals for biking power meter.
Most probably one (or a pair) of Powertap P1 Pedal… Need to validate the power displayed by my Kettler bike… and then mount them on my road bike !
Misc Garmin
I’d probably put it towards a power meter.
Garmin 735. My Fenix2 is slowly giving up and I would like something with optical HR.
Taco Flux to help me not DQ my next 70.3
A GoPro for the mountain!
I’d go for some Powertap P1 pedals. :)
My tough choice would be either a Garmin Edge 820 or the Virb 30. :D
I’d probably go for the Fenix 3 HR!
Finally a Fenix 3 HR!
Without doubt the Tacx Neo, to preserve Christmas peace and quiet among neighbors and family ?
Upgrade my old Fenix!