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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.
The new Garmin Forerunner 945, the new features are great!
The 945 for sure…my dad(who has passed away) would pick a golf garmin
I am in need of a new running watch… so that is what I would be getting.
I would love a new Garmin Fenix 5x. It would be put to good use on the AT in the future!
Probably put it towards a Fenix 5 Plus!
Definitely the Garmin Forerunner 945, it’s awesome!!
My Forerunner 630 is on its last legs, so a new running watch for sure… the latest and greatest 945 looks pretty sweet!
I would get a GPS watch for my daughter, be she set herself a goal to climb up Mt. Rainer before she turns 9.
I would get a new Tacx smart trainer.
It’s definitely time for a new power meter!
A new watch, I have been using an app to record swimming on my 235, but it would be nice to have the watch just do it.
Garmin 245 Music and heart rate strap. Thanks, Ray!
Thanks to your reviews I would definitely go for a Favero Assioma duo, as my next upgrade will be a power meter!
I would like to get a powermeter for me AND a gopro for my sporty dad! :)
Woo, buddy! I’d love a gopro hero 7 black to capture the kids this summer!
A power meter for my girlfriend who is getting into tris and deserves the best!
I’d upgrade to a Theragun G3Pro from my slowly failing Hypervolt.
Of course, I would get the HYPERICE HYPERVOLT.
link to clevertraining.com.
No clue what it’s for – but dam it looks cool.
My Dad would love a FR935!
I would get my first power meter… I’ve never had one before
Definitely some kind of power meter, Favero maybe…
The newest Garmin Forerunner perhaps. Oh just looked at the site, they have Stand Up Paddleboards, that would be a lot of fun! Although 500 dollar would put only a small dent in the price…
I’d be tempted to get a Polar Vantage V since I already train with an H10 chest belt and Polar Beat.
Definitely the GoPro!
I’d have to go with a power meter, probably the favero assioma duo since I want to be able to easily move it between bikes in the future.
Favero Assioma Duo so I can get power readings also on my CX bike!
935 because I have wanted one for so long and it is still full price after years. nothing holds value like this thing
Maybe a Tacx Neo
An action cam – so that I can take pictures on my rides more easily!
Just ordered the edge 530, so perhaps a gopro or even a smartscale if I dare to confront myself…
On my 3rd pair of Garmin Vector 3’s, so probably a switch to Assioma’s. Thanks Ray!
I’d love a new watch!
If my dad got a $500 credit to CT, he’d just give it to me … and I would probably use it to get a Kickr Climb, in anticipation of the indoor riding season.
My Garmin is starting to show its age and I’d really like a new one!
More power to a Power Meter
About time I moved from training by HR and virtual power and committed to power, so a pair of power pedals, Faverro or Powertap, decisions, decisions ?
I’m thinking the 245 would be right for me! Thanks Ray!
Hmm… the 945 would be nice, but so would an Edge 830. Too many choices!
Garmin Forerunner 945. My current Garmin is getting old :-(
Would love a new sports watch for my wife Suunto 5 or Garmin 945 as her faithful TomTom has been discontinued and will soon no longer be supported.
For a new power meter for this summer
935, still full price after all these years.
Garmin inReach Explorer+, for some really serious off-the-beaten-track action!
Ohhhh, my favorite type of post!!!
I want one of everything at CT.com… This will help me get started!
F5+ because my 645M doesn’t have maps for hiking! Thanks Ray!
Time to upgrade to a Garmin 530
Garmin 945, battery on my 920 is starting to go
My husband wont stop talking about buying everything CT sells. Pick me so he can shut up about it.
IF they fix the open water swim problem… I would definitely get a 945!!
New watch for running, maybe the Fenix 5x+ maybe the Coros; but after 8000+ trusty miles, my Fenix 3 is starting to die a slow tragic battery death.
Hmm, actually just got the Fenix 5X, so maybe a 235 for the wife and some bonus gear.
I would get the favero assioma pedals. why, I need a powermeter
I waunt that Fenix 5 Plus, please and thank you!
assioma power meter, my Vector 1’s are getting a bit dated
Some kind of power meter – preferably one that makes me look better than I really am!
I’d probably get a garmin 945 to toy with!
Lost of new socks! And maybe a DCR cycling kit.. If there’s enough left after I get all the socks.
Tacx smart trainer :-)
Thanks Ray!
I just bought a 945 from CT (great service btw) so I don’t really have a big purchase I want to make right now so I’d probably spend the cabbage on multiple things. Off the top of my head, I’ve always wanted to try out that PowerPod so I’d get a dual band one of those and then maybe some other smaller stuff.
I am definitely in need of a new camera to up my action shot game! I’d probably snag a new GoPro!
I would love to purchase a new garmin head unit, most likely garmin 820, to replace my old garmin edge 500.
Aaah, all of the gadgets! Sure have my eye on that fancy Garmin FR 945, though…
Oakley helmet and or some cycling shoes!
-itrifortacos
A watch with HR please!
Fenix5+ or Forerunner 945 – I need an update for my Fenix 3
I would love to update my Garmin watch to a 945.
A Garmin watch that can reliably track my open water swims!
New Garmin FR 945 because it’s the best!
How to choose… I just bought a new trainer last fall, so that is out, but I have been thinking about picking up a running watch. I also need some new cycling shoes, while not techy they are available from Clever Training.
PM me please!!! (Power Meter)
I dunno … probably some kind of fancy Garmin, or maybe a kayak!
A GoPro would be nice to be able to film my kids this summer!
fenix 5
I would get myself the Powertap P2 Power Pedals!
A Hyperice Hypervolt Vibrating Massager because it looks like a death ray. Pew-pew.
I need an update for my reliable Suunto Ambit 2 and would definitely go for FR 945. Thank you.
Garmin 945, time to get the upgrade!
go pro 7 all the way!
Finally money for a power meter ?
I am in need of a new triathlon watch so Fenix 5s plus would be great to get
I would get a bike computer for touring this summer, and maybe some running shoes as running with hard hiking shoes on asphalt hurts after a few kilometers.
I’ve stop counting the number of giveaway I’ve try to win… this one is THE one.
So, to be fully sure I’ll not end up in the SPAM folder of Ray, I’ll do what’s been asked: I’d probably use the credit to get me a nice trainer… Oh yeah.
Thx Ray!
I would love to get the new Garmin Forerunner 945 – looks like an excellent watch which would give me even more reasons to train.
Fenix 5+. Recently discovered that the compass on the Vivoactive 3 is, shall we say, not as reliable, resulting in an extra unplanned hour in the desert. Whoops!
Man, I’ve been wanting a power meter forever – but haven’t been able to justify the cost.
A GoPro Hero 7 to do some epic filming for the most realistic indoor trainer app – http://www.FulGaz.com
4iiii power meter / crankset combo, because one can never have enough metrics data.
Since having 2 kids ourselves the tech goodie budget has shrunk. Said another way, so many things I’d have to narrow down. Possibly a 945 if there’s confirmation the swim gps is fixed, until then I’m ok with my 935.
Garmin 945 because it can play music. That is why I want it.
Id take your fathers day inspiration and replace his creaky old Garmin watch for him:D
Cheers,
Tom
For me will be the best FR945 or any EDGE for my bike.
A new Garmin edge would be nice, or maybe use it towards a power meter
I have a newborn son, 8 days old as I post this, our first. I would put this towards getting a Wahoo KICKR CORE Smart Trainer so I can get a workout in at the same time I’m keeping an eye on the little guy while he sleeps and letting mom get her rest. This would also be a great first Father’s Day gift for me.
Garmin 530: my 1000 is starting to lose battery life and the screen is cracked from poor packing on a trip last year.
Well, it’s a toss up between a pair of power pedals (yes, I know I’d need to make a contribution) or GPS computers for me and my son.
I’d go with the Fitbit Versa for my wife. She needs something new.
Garmin FR945 for sure.
GoPro to record my bike races more
A new running watch to track how slow I am!
I would definitely buy a TacX trainer.
A smart trainer would be great! :)
Tacx Flux or Wahoo Kickr
Have not decided yet!