Heads up! The big Garmin annual spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8 (first sale to date!), $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965 at $499, the Forerunner 265, the new Instinct 3, and countless other Garmin products including inReach Mini 2. Plus the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium is on sale, and some Suunto & Wahoo product deals too. Full list & thoughts here!
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Fenix 6 + please
Assioma duo because I got a record player for xmas but my wife didn’t realize i need proper speakers lol
New appletv for the pain cave!
Garmin 1030, replace old garmin 500
I absolutely need a new Suunto 9 baro to replace my Spartan. Still angry that I did not receive those software updates, which were published for 9/5/3. I can’t explain it to myself but for some stupid reason I would like to know my fitness age among other new features!
The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar, because it’s pretty much the best and most stylish multisport watch on the market right now.
Garmin swim 2.
Garmin Edge 530 to replace my rather old 500…..
Favero Assioma would be very nice
Garmin 945 to replace the fenix 3
Garmin 1030
Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire, because that will finally make me fast.
Garmin Fenix 6. Because my 60 mile hike this year was more like 70.
Garmin Fenix 6 please!
I would get a Garmin watch for my husband, maybe the Fenix 6!
GoPro Hero 8 Black – my wife and I are now empty nesters and taking more vacations and would love to have that for our many adventures!
Probably the Fenix 6x pro, since i envy my friends fenix and he mocks me for my 5x. So it is a matter of prestige I guess lol
Wahoo Kickr for indoor training because it’s not always possible to train outside.
A set of Favero Assiomas would be very tempting…
I’m deciding between a trainer and a drone!
Fénix 6 for sure!
Garmin Fenix 6!
Maybe another set of assiomas so I could convert them to 2bolt.
It would not pay for it completely, but I’d sure like a Fenix 6.
the forerunner 945 because a year ago I got the 645 but Garmin keeps pushing interesting features only to the 945… Can’t even pair with a power meter
I’d like to upgrade my wahoo kickr because the newer model has cadence build in.
Power Meter MTB pedals – for my gravel & MTB bikes :) it will be simple solution :)
I would like a new Garmin watch, most likely the small Fenix 6
A new Garmin watch!
I would love to get a power meter so I can better understand how I ride outdoors versus on the trainer. Very unsure which kind but I’m leaning towards Assioma DUO.
I would get a Fenix F6X to track my hikes
Fenix 6 Pro Sapphire – no further comment needed ;)
I would like the go pro because I am a bit of a narcissist and would like to make my friends watch my running.
Garmin Fenix 6x Pro bc, why not?
Apart from the golf bit, the Garmin f6 covers all my needs.. and have a ski trip coming up, so it CV would be a great replacement for my old Garmin forerunner 310xt :)
More pedal power would be great! This is why my pick is the Assioma Pedal power meter
Garmin Edge 530
Think it’s time to replace my old (and trusty) Edge 705
Get me a nice gopro to capture all my mountain adventures
I need a Garmin watch
I would get a bike computer. Not sure which one yet.
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music or 945… marathon training season, and my 230 is getting long in the teeth!
Probably would add a gopro max to the equation for skiing
A new watch for my girlfriend!
Hey DCR Santa,
I wouldn’t miss this opportunity to be the lucky one winning a Garmin F6X Pro or an FR 945. Cheers ?
I would, because if your massive generosity, get a Fenix 6, as it is the device that works for all the adventures and activities of my life.
I would get a trainer. Probably the Elite Suito.
Favero Assioma Duo, thanks a lot and happy new year.
Coros Apex Pro for sure!
Fenix6 all day long.
I’d like a Garmin Felix
Desperate need to update my Garmin watch to a new model
I would love to win. I am not sure what I would get with the $500 gadget giveaway but I know my hubby would have a nice list. I always love Garmin so if an item must be listed to win … mine would be something garmin. Thank you for the opportunity.
Wahoo Kickr Climb
A dual sided power meter would be great for my bike! Thanks.
I would get a Venu to finally track 24/7 Heatrate.
I’d love to get a power meter for my training!
A Garmin watch!!
I would love a garmin Edge 830 thxs DCRM
I would probably either invest in a power meter for the bike, or in different running gear, depending on what my physiotherapist tells me in January.
Garmin F6 Watch!
I’d like a new garmin watch.
Fenix 6X pro Sapphire, looking forward to larger screen (yes my eyes are not sharp as they were once upon…) and crazy battery life for my Ultras.
Garmin Vector pedals – to up my training game so there are no excuses when out on the road!
I would get new Garmin watch. Very reliable.
A fenix 6s would be nice. The smaller body would be great for my small wrists. I’d love the additional sensors that my current watch doesn’t have. Data is fun!
I am training for my first half ironman and would love to have a new watch to use in training and the event. Either a Garmin 6 Sapphire or a Coros Vertix.
I’d love a power meter or a GoPro Hero 8
I really would love to have the Polar vantage V with Stryd power meter
New heart rate strap and a speed + cadence sensor :-)
As alluded to in my posting name, riding a rigid trainer hurts my butt, so a wobbly trainer or platform would likely be what I’d go for since I’m pretty much set otherwise.
New version of the Kickr to replace my original version so I can get in on those new accessories like the Climb in the future :)
I would like to receive the GoPro Hero 8 as it will be helpful recording the activities of the grandkids.
I’d get my mom a Venu, as her crappy fit bit died.
New forerunner
Smart Trainer
Garmin 945 so I no longer need to carry my phone for music!! Cheers!
I would like an indoor trainer because I am not tough enough to ride my bike outside during the winter time…the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB would be perfect !!!
A power meter for my bike! I’ve always wanted to try one and just have never managed to get one!
I would love a bike trainer cause it’s snowing again :(
Would love a new trainer or Fenix as my tacx Flux is first Gen and Garmin vivoactive as well… Would be awesome to upgrade!
I would like to upgrade my Fenix 3 to Fenix 5.
A hypervolt to help with recovery after training and races.
Garmin Fenix 5X!
Fenix 6 to replace my 5 would be sick!!
I would love to get a new watch such as the Garmin 945! I have seen this watch popping up amongst of my teammates and it looks amazing! They are all happy with it ?
A Garmin Edge 830 – my old headunit died and I need a replacement before outdoor season starts
I would love for my husband to have a Garmin Varia radar. I have one and love it! I think it’s the most important safety equipment out there … of course he needs a Garmin 1030 to go with it LOL
Oh, nice. Probably a multisportwatch
There’s way too many options! But let’s go big or go home and hope for a Fênix 6!
I would really love a new Fenix 6. Thanks Ray!
Garmin 1030!
GoPro Hero 8 / Max ?
Would love the Garmin 830 or even the 1030 if it scrapes in under $500. Thanks Ray
I’d get a new Garmin Fenix. I’d upgrade my current Fenix to the even bigger newest version. Size matters.
We’ve picked up just about everything we wanted this holiday season. Wishlist is a set of IKON lights to go along with our garmin, cycliq, and dinotte lights! Also need some combo mount taillight options:)
I’d probably go with a Power meter of some sort. I started training indoors this winter and I already miss seeing watts when I ride outside with my group. :-)
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM or Favero Assimo Duo for my gravel bike or upgrade my bike trainer.
lights for my bike so I can ride more safely! Or a power meter. So many options.
I’d love a PM to see how pathetic my watts are!!
I would get some sort of action/for 360 camera. Still undecided.