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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 get a new power meter for a new (to me) bike
I’d put it towards a power meter. I’m starting out in college triathlon and need to train smarter on my bike.
New Garmin 945 would be nice cause my old watch is end of its life.
I would get a turbo trainer to help with training for my next challenge: Rome to home (Oxford)
So many great choices! I’d love to get a power meter, maybe the Assioma Pedal Based Cycling Power Meter or the Garmin Vector
I would use it towards purchasing a Kickr Climb! Obviously :D.
I would get the new Forerunner 945 watch because I want to replace my Vivoactive 3 with something more robust.
I think it would have to be some power pedals for me. Fingers crossed
I’d love a new sunnto watch
I’d love to get my hubs a running watch like the forerunner 945 for Father’s day. He has a vivosmart now and has recently started running. So proud of my guy.
Garmin 945
I would love à power meter. Garmin vectors would do.
I will take a power meter . ?
New Garmin Edge because I love being a beta tester.
I’d get me a new edge.
The powermeter for the MTB that i have wanted for as long as I have been using Xert
Random Socks ,
Fenix 5 to replaxe my fenix 3
Thank you for pointing out that it’s Strawberry Shortcake Day! I think I’ll buy that for sure, and if I win the giveaway, a GoPro Hero 7 Black is my first choice.
I would most likely get a new sports watch.. current Timex Ironman just is not cutting it.
I need to update the speed cadence sensors for my Fenix the ant blue tooth will be great, btw thanks for the giveaway
Garmin Forerunner for trial running
Garmin vector 3 would be perfect.
I would buy Fenix 5 Plus. My old watch is breaking badly.
I’d like to upgrade my trainer to a direct drive model. Maybe the Kinetic R1 if it ships soon.
I’d get a Polar Vantage V to replace my ageing but still functioning v800.
I would buy socks. Lots of socks.
A new powermeter to replace my no-longer supported via company bankruptcy, Watteam PowerBeat.
I think I might get another Stages powermeter for the gravel bike so that I don’t have to keep switching back and forth between it and the road bike.
I would go for a GoPro 7 black
I would get the Gopro, mainly to capture my daughter at the beach.
I’d get a new Garmin Fenix, in the hope that it has less bugs and so I can listen to some music.
Probably a new Garmin watch to replace my 920xt. Except that the 920xt works. So maybe a replacement for my Edge 520 Plus, which is less user-friendly than I imaged. I hear Wahoo’s Elemnt and Bolt are more user friendly.
Oh maybe upgrade to a wahoo kicker
I’d get a Vector 3 to get my rides power!
Want to try Forerunner 945, I think it is a awesome watch
I’d be tempted by either a powermeter or a fancy 945
I would buy my wife a vivoactive 3 in white and rose gold and myself maybe a garmin Edge 530.
Edge 530, wait 830, nope don’t need touchscreen so 530, but 830 sounds cooler, oh I give up …..
It’ll be a wahoo kickr core to keep me riding instead of using the weather as an excuse to eat crisps!
I would put it toward a smart trainer
Oh My Goodness, I would love to get a new Edge 830… I am so far behind technologically speaking… Please ??
new power meter for mtn bike
I’d get a GoPro to record MTB shenanigans. Thanks Ray!
I’d get a Garmin 1030, and pay a possible difference myself ;)
I’d get a power meter to help weak output on cycle and maybe a new watch
I need a new multi sport watch as my 935 is on the fritz!
I need a new Garmin as my Edge 500 is getting old. Or maybe a new power meter!
I need my Garmin Vector 3 :)
GoPro for that crit life!
I would like a new Garmin edge.
I’d like one of those ne Garmin Fenix Watches.
New Garmin running watch!
Power trainer power trainer, don’t know which one though…
I’d get a power meter, probably a dual sided 4iiii one
Garmin 945 because it houses all the latest features from Garmin.
Nothing fancy, I’d just grab some shoes. I’d love to try the Carbon X and I’d definitely grab some Speedgoats.
I would go for the new Garmin forerunner
I’d go for a Fênix 5 Plus. My Fênix 3 (non-HR) is getting long on the tooth. Thanks!
I’m getting old and would love a cool fit watch for Father’s Day….?
I’d get the new Forerunner 945 since my 935’s battery is getting weak. More training!!
its a dream that might come true to get my hands on dji drone to film our diving trips
To create fun shorts with the kids
I want a 935 because my 910 is big, heavy, old and forgetful
A new GoPro to replace the aging Hero I am now using… Can’t wait to see how 4k looks from a bike or motorcycle!
Forerunner 945 would be sweet!
I would get a bike power meter for IRL riding. Zwifting with a Kickr Snap has shown me the importance of a meter.
go pro – to take pretty pictures! or maybe the 945, cause my 935 is getting old!
Definitely tempted by the 945, but a set of Assioma Duos is also something I’ve thought about buying…
945 I think
Forerunner 945. I’ve rediscovered triathlon now i’m getting towards 50 and this looks like just the tool to satisfy my desire for data plus the bonus of being super practical and lightweight.
I’d go with a GoPro, because I’d love to have a convenient way to record video from my rides. (And with two young sons, I could see lots of adventures getting recorded)
Power meter!
Power meter, or a new cycling computer …. hmmmmm
A power meter to be more accurate on my training
I’d probably will get one of the crank based power meter.
power meter for my hot husband!
New Garmin watch really want multi sport and open water options
Never have good bike computer. Last bike (computer) was analog speedmeter 30 years aho. So maybe Garmin EDGE 830.
I’d get myself a fancy Fenix. Those things are awesome (or so my dad tells me….)
Probably a power meter or a GoPro. Would love to make some videos of my adventures
I’ve been eyeing the Garmin fenix watches for some time now, to upgrade from my forerunner 220.
My dad would love a bike trainer. A simple one that doesn’t require much tech knowledge haha
A new bike computer for my dad’s upcoming Seattle to Portland
Fancy me a 4iii power meter. #numbers
Possible a new Tacx Neo trainer as mine seemed to burn up a little last night. :(
I would choose a Garmin 945 as a prize, it looks like most of us would.
I could use a replacement for my old 920xt, so it would be a 945xt for me?
Action camera would be great as i can’t justify it otherwise
I’d get an FR495 cause my current watch is on its last legs.
I would get a powermeter for my road bike.
It’s really hard to choose….
I would love to get a power meter, or the new GoPro…!!
Garmin Edge 830
Definitely a new bike GPS with mapping. No more getting lost. Well maybe still some getting lost, but being able to figure out how to get un-lost.
Time to replace my old Garmin 910 – maybe a 945 or a Fenix.
Probably a Garmin bike head unit, but anything to get my dad back on his bike. He loves gadgets
Power meter!
A smart trainer!
Would like to get my hands on a dual sided power meter
i would by the scosche 24 since my scosche is getting used