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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.
Suunto 9 baro
A nice 945 would be great. Holding my thumbs!
A power meter of some sort, or maybe a new trainer.
I’m pretty well saturated, but a smart trainer could be nice
I would most likely get a Fenix 6 for me or a new gopro for the family.
Thx Ray and happy holidays!
Something for my MTB; the Edge 530 or 830 with the Trailforks on :)
new Garmin edge cos i need to get with the 21st C.
Wow Ray, great opportunity, thx.
I’m very much in need of a new garmin HRM band.
Would love to get me one.
Good luck to everyone! For me Garmin Fenix or FR945 as my old Garmin watch is dying ?
Fenix 6! My fenix 3 is starting to act up. Missed laps on pool swims and 2000 ft of elevation change despite it being pancake flat where I live!
I would get some power pedals to help me ride faster, I assume that’s how they work anyway
Garmin for my wife
Bought another bike, now need another power meter…
Power meter pedals AUB
A Kickr or other indoor trainer
Wish I’d got a 945.
Love to win a GoPro black 8…..
Oooh. Very tempting!
I’ll go for a Garmin 945 please!!
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music + a couple of things to finnish the budget.
I’ve got a lot of upcoming Ultras booked for 2020, so I’d love to get myself a Fenix 6 Pro!
Garmin instinct. My actual garmin has a battery rhat last only two hours.
Probably the larger display Vivoactive 4 for my old man eyes.
Quarq power meter.
Kickr Climb would be fab
I like to go into Cycling and enjoying running at moment so winning either a Garmin venu or 945 should be a nice start. Thanks ?
Some smart watch with training features like the Garmin Forerunner 735XT…
Maybe it’s time for me to buy a smart trainer. Or maybe powermeter pedals. I’ll think about it.
MTB Power Meter, because… Gravel!!!
Easy choice: a Garmin Fenix 5 or 6 for all my running, trail running and mountain biking!
Fenix 6 pro
A new bike computer, or perhaps a Garmin swim.
Not much running in my life these days, and my cycling computer is a bit long in the tooth, but I would like to encourage Garmin to continue making swimming specific watches!
Garmin 945. My Santa did not send me 1.
For me, a Wahoo fan and a new HR strap please!
Ray…I’d like pick up a Garmin Fenix 6 of some sort. Happy holidays.
I’d love to upgrade my watch game and get the new Garmin Fenix ??
I would get power meter pedals so I can start tracking my power outdoors and comparing it to the indoor power from the trainer.
My wife has her eye on a Fenix 6 solar. I’d like SOMETHING to upgrade my trusty 920xt. Needless to say, we would find some way to spend $500.
A new Garmin (for bike)!
A new trainer to get a better experience with Zwift or Sufferfest
I’ll get a fenix 5 with that $. Thank you ?
I would likely get a new Fenix 6. I have a fenix 5 but have been eyeballing the new one.
Garmin 830
New garmin. My 910xt is still trucking along but waiting for a satellite fix is getting old!
I can think of picking up a Fenix6, unless I grow very used to my 945 that I picked up at Cyber Monday. Or something else, I’m sure I can think of something…
I’d sure love a new GoPro
Garmin 945 so I can adjust my racing times during winter and summer
My wish would be a Polar Vantage V Titan. Thank you
Upgrade to a Fenix 6 Saphire…
A new watch for running far!
I would get the Favero Assiomas. Upgrade to my decade old powertap!
Would love a new Garmin Forerunner watch. And maybe throw in some AirPods Pro.
Wahoo Kickr Climb. Broke my leg recently so will help with my recovery.
Wanted a HR smartwatch. Got a toaster. ?
Finix 6
If I am selected I would put the money towards a camera for my bike. Traffic and drivers attitude towards cyclists is getting worse in my town.
Garmin 945 is high on my priority list. Just bouncing back from an injury that took me out of the game for about a year and would love a fancy new device to kick start my daily training!
I want a new smart trainer. Still undecided between Kickr or Neo2. Good luck.
Probably an edge 530 since I don’t have a bike computer yet!
A bike computer
Stages dash or a lezyne computer, really just out of interest
I would love to get a set of the new AirPods for my daughter to use at the gym and while studying. Thank you for such an awesome giveaway!
Please let me get a power meter. Any one will do
Would love to get a new Garmin 935XT so I can retire my 5 year old 920XT. Thanks!
Garmin Forerunner 945 so I can get back in the pool!
I’d get a Fenix 6 because it has everything I’d need, daily and sports features…
Gopro hero 8 sounds amazing, it’s just what I need to capture those great nature landscapes I see when I run/ride.
i’d update my trainer to limit my suckyness factor come spring.
I would get a Garmin Fenix 5. I plan to continue to do 1-2 triathlons per year as a way to get more fit. Ultimately, I want to do a 70.3, but I’m not there yet.
Whahoo kicker climb because i wanne train inside cycling after running my (trail) runs outside.
An amazing running headlight and new running watch (still undecided on brand/model) are on my list!
Garmin Edge 130
I’d go for the fenix 5s. Got to track all those missed workouts ;-)
A GoPro MAX would be nice in the slopes this winter. No need to worry about missing the action because the camera was directed the wrong way.
Since i added bike riding as a new hobby and we have really cold winters, I would go for a bike indoor trainer :)
Neo 2T so my wife and I can train together this winter.
I would love a new Fenix watch. Training for an IM and not sure that my current battery will last ;)
Oh man, I wish I had received the GoPro Hero 8 Black :)
I would like to get a powermeter or new sport watch. My Suunto Spartan Sport is becoming…. meh.
I would put it towards some kind of power meter pedals. It would be great to have a set.
Neo 2T so I can train at home rather than the gym.
I’d probably by a new GoPro for filming adventures with the kids!
My Fenix 5 is still humming right along, so shoes for me!
A replacement Garmin watch for my trusty old vivoactive HR.
So many options…. I would love to be able to afford spd pedals and shoes for my mountain bike.
Wahoo kickr
I would like a stage dual side power meter. So that I can train properly.
Front and rear lights to help make sure that drivers see me better. I have been hit by a truck once. That was enough.
I would get power meter pedals for my significant other.
Latest KICKR. The noise from my Gen 1 drives my wife crazy!
A new indoor trainer would be awesome!
I’d definitely get a Fenix watch. My current watch is spending too much to get a GPS fix…
If I win, I would get the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB Indoor Grade Simulator AO help me train indoors during the off-season.
Garmin Edge 530 because I’ve been looking to upgrade since selling my Edge 800 a while back.
Kickr Climb to go with my Kickr Core ??
I’d probably get a dedicated winter shoes and fenders, because that’s the only things I am missing for real winter riding.
I’d share the love, maybe by a fitness watch for the wife
Favero Assioma Duos for sure
Either GoPro Hero 8 or Garmin Forerunner 945, to compare it to my Vantage V.
GoPro bro
A Tacx Neo, to replace my loud Kickr..