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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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Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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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
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 2024 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.
For sure a Garmin Fenix3 HR!!!
I would likely get PowerTap P1 pedals or a pair of shoes with a power meter, if any are released shortly!
The GoPro HERO5 would be amazing. It would be just for the fun of recording the crazy things we plan to do this coming year.
A GoPro Hero 5 to take great underwater pics during vacation.
i would buy a gps running watch since i don’t have one
A new Garmin watch. No wait, a GoPro Hero5 Black. Um, maybe a bike computer. Or how about a scale.
D. All of the above.
A Fenix 5 if Garmin release such a product.
A gopro hero 5 for correcting swim technique
A powermeter for my wife
Is it time for feats of strength? I’d get a go pro hero 5.
Garmin 735XT. I’m happy with my Fenix 2, but it’s time for an upgrade.
Not that I asked Santa for Christmas, but I could use set of Powertap P1
I really like the titanium Chronos, but I don’t think I could swing it even with $500 off. Two vivoactive HRs would be a smarter choice.
I’d get a kickr snap so my wife and I can ride bikes together in the winter
I’d still love a mapping cycling GPS in the Garmin Edge family
I would buy the Garmin Index Smart Scale. Ya know…just to make sure I didn’t eat too many Christmas cookies.
Fenix 3 HR or forerunner 735: no more strap!
ill probably try a new fenix 3hr as well
I’d like a Fenix 3 HR to give it to my boyfriend as late Christmas present
Withings scales – would be a nice tool to help maintaining healthy form. Some of the running apparel looks great as well!
A bike computer, edge or similar
A new go pro to document my New Years adventures!
A garmin fenix 3, just because I love it!
A garmin 520 would be a nice upgrade.
A power meter for sure.
power meter
Garmin 720xt HR. I already have a 920 and love it. But it would be nice not to have to wear a HRM once and a while
A Garmin Fenix 3 HR because my FR620 is getting a little long in the tooth.
a power meter to improve my cycling perfomances
I’d go for a new Garmin Fenix!
I’d use the money to upgrade from my current trainer to an elite drivo trainer! This would make a much better pain cave!
Some rocket-power running shoes
Powertap P1
I didn’t get the new Garmin Fenix 5……..cuz it’s not out yet! :-)
New fenix please
I’d get the Marc Pro Muscle Conditioning Device. The idea of being able to take training and recovery to the next level is something I’m extremely interested in.
I’d get a Powerpod power meter so I can easily switch across my quiver of bikes
Really wanted something with built-in heart rate monitor. Polar M600 would have been nice.
I’d get a Fenix 3 HR to do interval training and hiking :)
A hero5 to film my rides and runs!
Most likely one of these new trainers, to overcome the wet and cold winter season in prime shape
A Garmin Vivoactive HR would be a pleasant update.
I would kill or die for a Tacx Neo. Ok neither but really want one.
Waiting for a Garmin Fenix5
A new Garmin watch or a dual sided power meter would be nice.
a magical tendon cure would be nice
I’d get Vivoactive HR for my wife.
I’d like the Garmin 735xt
garmin fenix 3 HR, a beutiful watch for all activities.
Fenix 3 HR would be great to combine sport and leisure
Most likely I’d get a power meter or apply towards one.
I would get a GoPro or Garmin camera. Would love to get some pics on the bike.
GoPro Hero 5 black to shot happy moments with my doughter!
A Fenix3 HR. I have a Fenix (1) and although it’s still working well, it lacks a few of the interesting newer features and is comparably slow responding.
I’d get a new bike computer, maybe an Edge 820. My teenager son has just received his first real bike, and now he is looking at my 510 with lust!
Wait until he learns what a power meter is!!!
Maybe a polar v900 if that’s launched at ces 17, otherwise a forerunner 735/630
I wish a new Garmin ?
Think I would get a go pro. Haven’t had or played with an action camera yet and they seem sweet.
garmin 920xt, because my 910 is rarely function well.
Garmin Fenix 3 HR which is one device for everything I do!
I would like a power meter so I can figure out why I can’t average 20mph over any distance.
Power meter or new bike computer
I’d get a power meter to help my training.
I would get. Garmin 520 for cycling cause I don’t have a current ant plus head unit that can display power.
Happy holidays
A Wahhoo Element as I need nice bike navigation device, but dont want a garmin
Difficult choice but I’d use it for a Garmin Edge 520/820 or towards a power meter…!
Oh, so many gifts out there to get, I could not possibly think of narrowing it down just yet until I win and am forced to.
I’d get a Garmin FR620 to help me train for the Lewa Marathon in Kenya next year!
I’d get the Fenix3 to use in training for my next HIM.
I would like to get Fenix 3 HR to replace Fenix 3. Optical HR for me is a must have option today. :)
would like to get a new trainer
Wahoo Kickr or other smart trainer so I can start of the season right next year.
A power meter, most likely the Powertap P1
I’d get whatever new Garmin superwatch they come out with at CES 2017! I’ve had the past few Fenix 3 watch versions and can’t wait for what’s new. Plus my birthday is January 4 so an early birthday gift would be much appreciated.
I would go for Garmin Fenix 4 HR, the one to be released :)
I’d definitely get a new smart bike trainer. Getting annoyed with my “dumb” trainer. All of Ray’s reviews are making me jealous of everyone that has a nice smart trainer.
new power meter or a new watch
I’d pick up a pair of the PowerTap P1 pedals and finally start training with power.
I would update my Garmin watch to a Fenix or Forerunner 635/735.
Fenix3 Hr – and it would shave at least 2 minutes per mile off my run (well, as long as we’re dreaming here…)
pedal based power meter. brand to be decided on when it turns out i won
A bike trainer of course!
Garmin 620
Garmin fenix 3 and scosche rhythm
The gopro 5 hero!!!! Beautiful!!!
I’d probably go for a powermeter
I’d for sure like the Fenix 3 HD for navigating the White Mountains
any gadget that can motivate me back into running/swimming now my firstborn baby is there..
Probably a Garmin for me and my wife.
A powermeter for my MTB :)
Go pro hero 5
A trainer
A power meter for my mountain bike
A Fenix 3 because i am tired of the stench eminating from my HRM strap.
I want a new Kickr trainer cause I need a quite trainer for my apartment.
A Fenix 3 HR – so I can have a fancy watch AND won’t need to keep track of my hr strap anymore!
I would pick either the Fenix3 because it offers everything I am looking for in a new watch or the higher end chronos version.
Pedal based power meter. Merry Xmas!
A first powermeter for the bike
Santa didn’t get me the 4iiii Dual Pro so I guess I will have to get it myself