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i’ll get a garmin fenix 3 to upgrade my.
FR305…
I would love to get a powermeter. My wife says it’s too expensive :(
I d like to receive a garmin fenix 3 HR with th hrm strap … but maybe I will… or I will wait for the new watch to be released before choosing :D
I didn’t get any sports gadget this Christmas. I’d like a GoPro Hero5 black.
Don’t know yet. Garmin 735? For the optical HR seems reasonable
A car rack for my bike because mine is falling apart
A new Garmin watch to replace the one that broke :(
I would love a Garmin Fenex3 so I can track my progress on my first 50 miler this spring.
I’d get a Garmin vivoactiv for constant monitoring
A new Garmin, maybe the 735 – something I can use for swimming and biking
Garmin 735xt to replace my Garmin 910xt. It has been a faithful friend, but is showing its age.
I’d get a Fenix 3 HR to replace my trusty but aging F2!
I’d get a heart rate monitor that doesn’t require a strap. Don’t like wearing the strap and it slips down.
With the $500 prize, I would probably use it towards some powertap pedals or a 735xt.
I’d go for the Garmin 930XT so I still have optical HR measurement the next time I go out for a run and, again, forgot to put my HR strap on.
An action camera (Go Pro/Garming Virb) to shoot trails, adventures & races.
fenix 3 hr for my ultra this summer
Definitely a power meter. I am a big data junkie and want more information to help me better train!
PowerTap P1
I’d choose the Suunto ambit3 vertical with heart rate monitor. Thank you.
I’d put the money towards a shiny number generator, a power meter!
A powermeter is strongly recommended
I just got a Tri bike and would love to get a power meter on that as i have one for my road.
I would probably use this to get the updated Garmin Fenix 3 HR. I have the current Fenix 3 but my wife got the Apple watch and suddenly I am more jealous to have the heart rate monitor on board.
GoPro Hero 5
I’d use it toward a new trainer!
I want a Garmin Watch to run
Id get a power meter so I can have a meter to measure my power.
A watch that can show HRV!
good nex year
In the unlikely event I win, I would like to purchase a set of Elite Arion Digital Smart B+ Smart Rollers. I prefer rollers to trainers but would like to add the additional feedback data and control that these would provide.
All the gels $500 can buy.
Most likely some sort of crank based power meter.
Honestly, this is a tough choice… But maybe Garmin 735XT?
I would start with a new Fitbit and some accessories to go with it.
FR735XT
My FR220 is getting a little long in the tooth and I’ve noticed it’s taking a while to find satellites. It’d be great to step up to the next level.
Saving for the release of Shimano’s power meter crankset.
Well either a edge 520 to replace my aging one or a power meter or a Fenix 3. So many choices…
I would get the Garmin Fenix 3 HR to combine my run with my hike passions
I would probably get the PowerTap P1.
Probably a Power Meter – I’m interested by the WatTeam Power Beat, depending on any reviews of the updated model.
I’d get a powermeter or a garmin edge
I would get the Garmin Edge 820 so I can have a nice cycling computer to go along with my bike.
Terribly jealous of my friend’s drone and gopro. So I would buy better ones!
A power meter or watch
I have an old garmin 310, which can’t hold for longer anymore, so I could real use a new GPS watch – Ie. the 920.
link to clevertraining.com
I’d use it towards Tacx Flux
i would probably get the garmin fenix 3 hr
I would get a Garmin Fenix 3 with HR to assist me in training
The bePro Dual Side Power Pedals would be great for me :)
I would love the 735XT to begin training for a triathlon!
fenix 3 hr!
I’d love to get Garmin Forerunner 235 to replace my G610
I would get a power meter to start getting faster!!!
I have a sneaky feeling there will be a new Garmin Fenix coming out sometime soon, so I would wait for that. Or maybe the new premium triathlon watch.
I didnt get the new Garmin Edge 820 that I wanted so that would be nice
I’d get a Vivoactive HR as a replacement for Fitbit,
I would likely buy the TomTom Adventurer or Garmin VivoActive HR. I’ve really enjoyed my TomTom Multisport (purchased 2 years ago), but I think it’s about time for an upgrade. Was waiting to see what next year’s releases in the Fitness Watch Category might look like before upgrading, but figured if I won this, it might give me the incentive to go ahead and pull the trigger.
Edge 820 stop missing direction anymore…almost!
I’d probably buy a new HRM run or Optical HR meter to replace my old HR strap.
I would get a garmin edge 520 or a wahoo element. i’m currently using a garmin 310xt as my dedicated bike computer, it works but would love to have a larger screen with some more data!
There were several items on my list that didn’t happen. Missed the sale on the Fenix3. Then held out for the Tacx Flux, which didn’t make it to the LBS before Christmas.
Power meter. Because I don’t have one :)
would go towards the purchase of a smart trainer
I’d like replace my aging original Fenix with whatever is announced this year
I had and i would love to purchase a powermeter for my road bike
I would like to have a Garmin Edge 1000 because it has DI2 Control
Would take fenix 3 HR replacing my old forerunner
A 4iiii power meter
I would almost certainly pick up some powertap P1 pedals.
Edge 820 would be very nice…..
Definitely a new Garmin watch… probably 735, but maybe the new Fenix. Still have a 910.
Garmin Edge 520 to track my rides!
A new Garmin head unit.
My wife needs a new training watch, so I might by your street running recommondation: the Garmin Vivoactive HR. With the rest of the money I’m sure, I’ll find something nice for me too :)
Need a new trainer, mine is making too much noise. Maybe a Wahoo Fitness KICKR
I would like a power meter, because I don’t have one.
I want a GoPro hero black for Christmas
I’d love to get a new Garmin Edge 520 to replace my still usable, but long-in-the-tooth 800.
A powermeter so I can train to power and cry at my lack of it
Happy Holidays Ray!
I’d probably get the Garmin 735XT, as it seems to be able to do everything.
A running/rowing watch for my wife and the rest towards a kickr snap for sure!
I’d get a new pair of cycling shoes, as mine are pretty worn out and dirty.
A new Garmin bike GPS would be a great way to get me back on track (and off) in the new year.
I got everything I asked for… except maybe some new kit…. but that’s not a gadget… so I’d have to say a Vivoactive HR… cause I don’t wanna wear my 920 around all day
The Fenix 3 HR. I want to track elevation while BC skiing this year.
$500 towards anything expensive and Garmin; either bike computer, gps sports watch or power meter :-)
A brand spankin’ new Garmin Forerunner!
A new Garmin Edge – mine has just died
Probably a cycle trainer for some winter gainz.
I’d either get a Fenix 3 HR, or a FR375xt (been searching for an upgrade with HR for my beloved FR230, though I’m tempted to just get an FR235 and call it a day… : )
probably a new garmin
I don’t know
I will be happy with s swim watch.
Cycleops Hammer
Fenix 3hr. If i would buy it on my own Garmin would release fenix 4 just next day after that :)
I’d have to go with the Fenix 3.
A decent power meter to boost my training results!!
I’d buy a powermeter because I want to up my bike training.
I would go for a 735XT. My 910 is getting old and weak :-/
Life is short, today we have great technology to record it. Go ahead and give me that GoPro Hero5!