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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.
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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.
Some sort of watch.
Probably a Polar Vantage V because I’m ready to upgrade from my Garmin 920XT. Happy Father’s Day!
I’d have a powermeter.
Definitely a Garmin 945. It’s time to upgrade the 920.
I need a new Garmin as my Garmin 620 battery is on it’s last legs!
I would buy the Garmin Forerunner 645 because I’ve always used Garmin and I would be interested to try running with music.
I’d get anything worth $500 and I want it because I am greedy.
I would definitely go for an Assioma Pedal. Would love to train outside with power.
I would like a set of power meter pedals so I can see how slow I really am compared to my husband! haha
I have waited an AGE for the new Stages on bike computers so its only fair that I get the new L50, my Garmin 500 died some time ago and I use a Fenix 5 watch which is adequate, but on bar computer is best.Thanks in anticipation from over the water in the UK!
A Vivoactive3 for the girl or an Fenix 5+ for myself :)
A Nice power meter would be a great addition for training outside
Ich würde gerne einen Wahoo Elemnt Roam haben, damit ich neue Strecken erkunden kann.
Hi I’d get a FR945 as it’s nice and light and maps are cool.
A Forerunner 735 to replace my old one … or maybe upgrade!
I would get some tools for bike maintenance.
4iiii dual power meter
FR245 music!
Hi,
I would Order a Garmin Forerunner 945 or a Fenix since my m400 just broke.
Have a nice day,
Matt
I would get Garmin Forerunner 945 as I’m doing my first triathlon next year.
Sign me up, would go possibly for a new trainer, my Tacx one has developped an issue with resistance in Zwift. It still provides resistance but not “enough” in comparison to what it did previously. Talking to Tacx support…
Probably a new fenix watch
I’d go with an Edge 530 to replace my 520 with it’s dead pixels…
i would like a garmmin 945,
because its the best
fancy new garmin watch, my 235 is old but great, now I want more.
excited about a watch with music!
I’d get a power meter of some sort because I’m curious if it would affect my training.
I would like to get my hands on the Wahoo Roam
Some new oakleys and bib shorts would great right now
I would love trying a stryd power meter!
so many gadgets to choose from – but probably a newer garmin watch.
Garmin Edge 1030 because I need a new GPS computer
forerunner 945 for my next tri
Either replace my trusty-but-tired Suunto Ambit2, or finally get a dedicated bike GPS unit. Thanks for all you do to help us make the tough decisions in life about which fitness monitoring device is best!
I just bought the Vivoactive 3 Music… maybe another one for the wife…
Garmin 945 for music during long runs, my dad would want a gopro so maybe ill hook him up with that instead.
The Garmin FR945, because I want to use the HRV instead of having to put on my chest strap on while in bed
A new Garmin watch for training and listening to music!
I would probably put the gift towards the duo Assioma Pedal Based Power Meter — happy Father’s Day to me !
Finally a cycling computer. But considering the latest article on Garmin software quality I do need to make my choice carefully.
GoPro 7 since I have an old one that is *way* behind the curve
I’d probably get a watch… FR945 looks nice…
As the father of a two year old and a four year old, I know there’s no way they’re giving me anything this expensive for Father’s Day. I’d use this toward a Forerunner 945 to record the lack of sleep my kids let me have and the impact that has on my pace.
GoPro Hero 7 Black, because I’ve just bought a cool mount for one!
Hmmm… I am thinking of Suunto 5 … or Garmin FR245? It would be good to test it vs Polar.
I’d love to get my hands (wrist?) on a FR 245.
I’ll get a pair of vector 3 pedals!
I’d get a Garmin 945. I agree with your assessment of Garmin’s products, but I still cannot quit them.
Vector pedals
Edge 830, in hopes that the bugs everyone has been noticing get fixed soon. I guess I’m hopelessly addicted to Garmin.
A vivoactive3 or 2 (wife & I), with that kind of $. Dad would want a bike trainer!
I’ve always wanted a power meter for my bike.
I’d get a fr 945. my running watch is getting very long in the tooth and it’s time to get into swimming as well.
I’d really like to splurge on the Cycliq front and rear camera/lights system.
Would love the Vantage V Titan
A Garmin Edge 830 would be nice, if only because of the battery life…
And some Garmin sensors to go with it…
Those new Stages computers are tempting.
I want all the goodies….black forerunner what is good…
Fenix5 plus, cause my Fenix 3 is so 2016
I would like to try a suunto product enough Garmin products
WAHOO ELEMENT ROAM; because I do not want to get lost on my loooong trips
945 because, hey it’s free
Forerunner 945 because I love my 920XT but need optical HRM.
Suunto 9 as a replacement for my Spartan Ultra.
I’ve been looking at the Fenix 5s for quite a while! That’s what I’d get! Whoop whoop!
Daddy needs a new power meter! I think the Power2max NGeco is under $500. Why? Because I don’t have one.
A new Garmin Device?
Favero Assioma PM pedals. Because I believe I the old non-temperature-compensating Quarq might be fooling me sometimes.
I would probably replace my Fenix 3 with a newer Fenix of the 5 variety.
FR945 Why? Cause I can listen to music while running on treadmill :)
A Stages Dual Ultegra would be much appreciated.
I’d go with Garmin Forerunner 945 to replace my dying F3
I think it’s time to replace my edge 800 with something new. I haven’t decide between the edge 530, roam or the new stage dash m50.
It’s time for a new power meter, looking at the favero assioma.
Yeah! I want a new watch to replace my old (second) FR920… so the 945 it would be! Music!!
I would go for my first powermeter…probably vector V3 ;)
I would get a Tacx Neo trainer so I could get a real idea of what sort of power I am training with during the cold winter months here in Ithaca, NY
I would finally grab that Garmin radar I have been looking at.
Garmin Vector 3 because I need a power meter.
I would buy a Quarq powermeter to improve my training on the road.
Sign me up for a new TACX Neo. Well because it’s father’s day weekend. And I have a newborn coming on Monday. I win. shut it down!
I’d most likely get a new helmet with the new MIPS tech along with a pair of sunglasses. Can’t think of anything else at the moment.
I would want a FR945 because I enjoy doing triathlons and would love to have the best multi sport watch there is.
a new gopro and a garmin watch would have a good life with me
I would get a FR945
Garmin FR945… because I want to try it out. :-)
I would like something to replace my aging Garmin 520.
I’d love a new Garmin FR945!
A garmin edge 530 to upgrade from my edge 800. But only if it is bug free ;)
I’d get a Fenix5+ because I like it.
TBD to be honest – possibly a new GoPro (mine is getting a bit geriatric – still works but shiny and new is better right?)
I would get a Wahoo Roam. The new features are useful for me.
Hi out there
for me it would be a new garmin bike computer as my actual one went away with the stolen bike :(
have a nice WE
Garmin Forerunner 945
Mourn after I sold my FR 735xt
I would love to have the Garmin Forerunner 945 for the Altimeter and the music!!
I just need one of garmin new watches.
Quarq DZero 11R-130 Non-Hidden Bolt Power Meter Aluminium, bb30, 175 mm.
Because i’ve given up on my vector 3 as it keeps loosing Bluetooth connection with my right pedal. No more Garmin for me.
I would get either the Garmin 945 or the 245 plus the Edge 530.
i’d love my a Polar Vantage M, or a Suunto 5, or….
A Vantage M and a Stages M50, because… since when do we need reasons to get stuff for free on father’s day :-)