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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.
I’d pick up a new Garmin Fenix with the sapphire glass.
I could put a power meter to good use.
I’d get a power meter. Sure would be nice have some actual figures to compare against my “race by feel” meter.
I am recovering from a quad tendon rupture and would love one of the new Stages Dash units for my bike now that I can actually pedal :)
Kicker core so I don’t drive the neighbors nuts while training.
Bam, entered! Would love a drone, maybe a spark!
I love the get the Garmin 945 as it seems like a great watch for training.
Garmin forerunner to update 920!
Garmin FR 945 to replace my Polar V800
I’d probably pick up a ForeRunner 245 Music or a FR945 – having music available to run or work out with, sans wires, would be a great addition to the device stable!
I would get the new garmin 530- I’ve always wanted a GPS device that maps trails!
I would definitely grab the Garmin Forerunner 945.
If I’m lucky enough, the $500 will go towards a power meter. Which? I’m not quite sure yet!
I’d likely upgrade to a FR945; because, well, it’s newer than my FR645.
A Favero dual powermeter to add to my bike
I would like a power meter ….
I’d like some running watch with music for my wife, because her Tomtom Spark 2 Music battery is getting smaller and smaller. And if some money left them Stryd for me ?
Due belle ruote in carbonio zipp da 50mm…ho sempre desiderato andare più veloce…
I’d love a Garmin 945 that records swim distances reliably. Oh, wait … maybe I’d choose something else!
I would love a Garmin Fenix 5X Plus. Awesome features and looks so cool!
I’m a runner so I would probably pick the 945 since the 630 feels a bit old and the 245 is missing power and maps
Garmin watch with music
If I win I will take a Garmin 945. My old trusty 935 is great but I want a new one
YI 4K Action Camera and a gimbal that can be attached to a chest mount
I’d love to upgrade to the 945 as I’m finding pulse ox on my vivomart really useful
Hero 7 coz I need a handy portable camera to stick with me 24/7
Perhaps an FR925 or some tri suits in preparation for an upcoming half-Ironman in September!
I’d like a new Garmin watch. Thinking of the Forerunner 735XT as a replacement of my 910XT. Or should I go for the Forerunner 935? Or maybe a Gramin Edge just for on my bike?
I would like to win one of the stages dash units
I’d go for a power meter; not sure which one yet!
Most of my sports tech seems to be aging pretty quickly, I use a garmin 920 as my daily drive for tri training. A new tri watch would be great, or maybe just a bunch of DCRainmaker.com gear. /shrug
Garmin 530, easy-peasy. It’s time to join the 201X crowd.
Oooh. Tough question. Probably something GoPro-ish.. you can never have too many cameras, right?
Garmin Forerunner 945 because, why not?
Garmin Edge 830 plus Varia here I come!!!
Garmin 945
I like having all the numbers I can when I train. Also my old watch is starting to break down.
I’d get something that was on my ‘want’ list – maybe a new GPS. Maybe a new PM. But, then again, I won’t win so it’s all just for the dreaming what I would get if I won.
A Garmin 945 for sure. I love the watch.
my garmin 920 is begging for an upgrade
I’d get a FR945. I don’t need it because I’ve got a 935 last year, but a free update is always welcome, isn’t it?
The Hero 7 for a corgi cam
I’d buy something cool. Fenix 5?
Yay, thanks for doing a giveaway again! I’d take a garmin fenix watch! :)
I’d get a new watch to upgrade from my old Fenix3. Daddy needs some wrist based HR monitoring!
Assioma pedals I think – a power meter for a fixie!
And thanks for the site and the reviews (and commentary – still very happy you at least called Garmin out on their bug-y-ness a few days back) Ray!
Time to upgrade to a Garmin Edge 1030. Hopefully it’s debugged by now!
Upgrade my running watch
Powermeter. To be able to measure how bad my form really is.
I would use it to get my dad the GoPro Hero 7 Black because he is still using his original version 1 GoPro and its time to step up his footage
Garmin Forerunner 935 Running/Triathlon GPS Watch it will be good
If I’m luck enough I would get the man some new sock!
One of the Garmin Fenix 5 range – to give me the kick I require to up my level of training…
Everyone needs a power meter on bikes with which one goes shooping ice creams, don’t they?! So a vector is my choice
A Garmin 245 or 945 to update my old 220
Garmin Edge 830! :)
Would be nice if can get my first fitness watch to encourage myself to work out more, aiming at FR245!
Hmmmm… Probably a nice bike computer to compliment my “new to me” powermeter.
I have a long list but probably go for another watch
I would put it toward the new Garmin Fenix 5x Plus. I’m ready to take the tri plunge!
A gift for a friend or two
I wouldn’t refuse a GoPro Hero 7…;-)
Quite fancy the new Suunto 5 . . .
The latest GoPro would be lovely for adventures with my boys!
I’d use it for a GoPro Hero 7. I would like it for the improved audio.
I have a new bike and could really use a new power meter… so there’s that. My wife would appreciate the $500 credit towards that.
I’d get a Cycliq front and rear light set after my OG Cycliq Fly6 rear light is losing its charge. Good luck to all!
I’d get the GoPro Hero 7 black, which I’d use during all our travels and for filming the kids during cargo bike rides, ski days and various other outdoors activities.
Stages Dash L50 because I’m fed up of Garmin bugs!
New power meter for the road bike!
I have been thinking about buying a bike computer but money has been short. This would certainly help :)
I would apply the credit toward portion Quarq DZero power meter or Favero Assioma Dual pedals.
Forerunner 645M ’cause I respect DCR’s opinions!
Probably would get a new Garmin, only way we’ll keep the company going is if we get new ones every year. no?
Have a great weekend and thanks for the giveaway!
Hyperice Hypervolt. Because every wacky product needs a wacky video: link to youtu.be
I’d go for one of the bike computers, but I’m not sure which one. My fenix is pretty good for navigating but having the larger display and right in front of me would be nice for some of the trips I’d like to take.
A new tri watch!
I’d probably finally get a power meter for the road, but probably still waiting a bit till Shimano releases the next generation of Dura-Ace
my wife needs a new watch to replace her failing Vivoactive3
Maybe a new running watch, or something bike related
Love Friday Giveaway day! I would get the Garmin Vector 3 pedals—they are so convenient for traveling and would pair nicely with my Garmin 820 head unit.
Thanks and have a great weekend.
I’d get a new bike computer…maybe a Wahoo instead of my ol’ unreliable garmin
I would get a GoPro Hero 7 Black, I’m going to do the Cinglé, the 3 sides of the Ventoux in 1 day and i would like to make a video from it. The thing is my battery from my Session is not very trustworthy anymore and the stabilization is alot worse than the 7 black so I really could do with a better camera!
Garmin Fenix 5 PLUS please
That’s a toughie….might upgrade to the 945 as an additional incentive to coming back from injury
Fenix 5, my old Fenix 2 needs a serious upgrade
Fathers day? A family would be nice but till that point some Forerunner to keep me fit&active…
GoPro camera for Father’s day please.
Either a new Edge, or a FR945
I need a new GPS watch! My Forerunner is nearing a decade old!
Having my sight on In reach mini, but did not have the courage to spend so much dough. I do road cycling so being out of LTE reception is uncommon. But Hey I may pick up trail and deserted trails in the future.
Would love the new Fenix to replace my old Fenix 3 and finally have my heart rate readings !
I would get my husband a crank based power meter for his gravel bike or maybe the Garmin MK1 smart watch! Thanks.
I’d get a Polar Vantage V or maybe an M along with some other smaller treats. Time to update from my M400.
FR945, please.
I’d really like to get the Vivoactive Jrs for my kids and use the balance to offset an upgrade to the 945.
I’d like one of the new Garmin watches, because one sports watch is not enough :)
I’ll go pro!
I’d like a GoPro Hero 7 – dear random generator, please choose me! :)
I’d like a new gopro, or maybe a drone!
A power meter for my girlfriend who just started cycling :) or a drone to record her rides :)