Sports Tech Summer Deals Still Live! A huge number of the Amazon deals are still going! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $459, and the Fenix 8 for $150 off. The Apple Watch Series 10 for $279, the GoPro Hero 13 Black for $329, smart trainers, drones, action cams, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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 Garmin watch that plays music so I don’t have to carry my phone while running.
downpayment on a decent bike trainer – Neo-Style 8)
I really want a Fenix 6x Pro Solar Titanium. This would really help me convince my wife!
Kickr climb, for preping for the etape d’tour
A GoPro HERO8 Black Action Camera to film during ultramarathons
I’ve been working at upping my safety game out on the road and I’m likely going to snag the Varia RTL150 rear radar and Varia UT800 smart headlight in the spring now that the radar works with Wahoo. I asked Santa but apparently there’s a copyright conflict between the elves and Garmin. ;-) Keep up the great work, love the site!
Garmin Edge 530
A Garmin 530 and a heart rate strap. Since that thing died i still miss it
Still didn’t buy those assioma’s :)
I think I’d get the Wahoo fan. It’s something I could use, but could never justify buying.
GoPro Hero 8! Thanks Ray!
To be honest I would love a power meter or smart trainer, but I know they are far too expensive for a present!
could really use a new bike comp.
So much choice, something from Garmin most likely.
Fenix
I got what I wanted, but could use a set of Assioma pedals!
I am drooling over a Garmin 935 or 945. Santa didn’t get the message.
Fenix 6 pro sapphire, to replace my fenix 5 and continue my training to break the 3 hours in the marathon :)
An Elite Direto to go with my Doritos!
I didnt get a new powermeter :(
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I need some updated stuff as most is of past due date :-)
Thanks
I would love a trainer. One I win, I’ll figure out which one….
Power meter for the winter bike to help keep m y winter training focused
I would definitely buy the Assioma power meter so I can train harder and smarter and regain more of my former fitness.
Thank you so much for offering this amazing giveaway (and for all you do). I’d choose the Garmin Fenix — so many great features (more than I could possibly use, but still….). Happy holidays!
I would like to get the GoPro Hero 8 Black so I can record my 3day Mtb ride next september throughout 3 countries (Germany, Belgium and Holland) for a good cause (Duchenne heroes) so my ‘sponsors’/followers can see something of my trip
a fenix 6, no wait hero 8, nevermind fenix 6, no hero 8, I can’t decide!
I would go for the Kickr Climb, which could only help my climbing!
Thanks, Ray! I would get the GoPro Hero8. Really wanting to up the video game on outings. Good luck in 2020, everyone and thanks for another year of awesome content, Ray!
I would get Garmin Fenix 6 to replace my defunct old unit.
My 920XT could sure use an upgrade…
Need new bike shoes…..maybe the S-works 7 road shoes!!
A new rear light, something with a daytime running mode.
New GoPro would be fantastic
Would love a pedal power meter. I’m not even that picky, any would do
Well…old heart rate monitor gave up so new Garmin or perhaps smart trainer are first on my list.
I’m on the market for a power meter. I’ll think i’d buy the favero assioma.
Santa was not nice to me and didn’t give me my needed Assioma Pedal Based Cycling Power Meter.
Clevertraining please me nice to me!
A garmin 530 because the buttons of my old 500 are all worn out.
Definitely towards a new trainer, saving for a mortgage makes my lust for fitness tech nearly impossible to satisfy
A Fenix 6S… need to get one for the wife because the battery on her 5S+ won’t last her through an Ironman.
Quarq DFour91 Power Meter for the Tri Bike
Just a power meter — finally. I’ve wanted (needed?) one for years, and have never been able to afford it.
Probably a Fexix watch
Another try at the end of this fine year. I would save it up for one of the new indoor bikes
I’d get a garmin radar so at least I could see the … before they kill me
Time to upgrade from a Snap, to the H3!
530 and radar for my new bike!
I would get a powermeter for my outdoor riding sessions. Used to training indoors without power, missing if outdoors.
I would get the Gopro, so we can film our adventures and our future peanut. I was due on 26/12, but the peanut seems to be quite comfortable at the moment. So I’ll have to huf and puf a bit longer :)
Happy Holidays! Favero Assioma Duo powermeter. I think it is most sane choice, if you need to travel with the powermeter, but not the bike :)
Just about to buy my first house and feel a new turbo trainer or a dji drone would be fun.
fenix 6x
I would love to get a GoPro for the first time.
A new multisports watch like the Forerunner 945 XT to start beating those triathlon goals next year !!
An apple watch to kick start my new years resolution
I really wanted an indoor trainer so I can ride Zwift.
Favero Assioma Duos, no doubt
I’d get the Garmin 520 to replace my old Garmin 800 that has served me well but is getting a bit dated.
The latest Fenix or a 945 for me I reckon :)
Oh wow, the famous giveaway! I think a powemeter would help me in my training! I would need to analyze the in depth reviews but I think I have a preference for Garmin pedal models. Thanks!
Garmin Edge 1030 – so I can quickly view my effort and other data.
I would get a power meter been lusting after one for a while
KICKR CLIMB!
I’d love to win a GoPro Hero 8 for my next underwater adventure please.
I get a Kickr Climb.
Fenix 6 because it has the one feature I want that the FEnix 5 lacks – Pacepro
Would have loved a GoPro
I didn’t get a Go Pro Hero 8 Black that I was really hoping for to use to film some upcoming projects.
GoPro Hero 8 for me. It’s time for me to upgrade from the 3..
a garmin 945
Hmmm… not exactly sure, I’m kinda in a good spot right now. Maybe another set of Assioma’s for my Girl?
A GoPro hero 8 would be wonderful
I would love to get a power meter for my road bicycle.
Cycling trainer for me please!
Fenix 6 for hiking
Running watch, changing things up a bit from cycling and going from couch to 5k.
Favero Assiomas, because who doesn’t want power in their pedals.
Time to trade in the worn Drivo for a KICKR; happy holidays Ray
I cannot live without a new Garmin Fenix watch
I would like to have a new smart trainer
Fenix 6 sounds great as a new watch
I didn’t get a Fenix watch. I didn’t get it because I wouldn’t expect anyone to buy me a fitness watch.
Fenix 6(s?) pro to use PacePro in 2020 races: 5k through marathon.
I’ve committed to commuting this year- a GoPro would be an incredible addition to my kit!
I would like to get a GoPro Hero8!
Will enjoy $500!!
Cycliq Fly 12, to gather evidence of all the close passes.
A Garmin Venu for sure. Thanks Ray.
New watch, KICKR CLIMB, EDGE 530/830 etc…
It’s definitely time for my first GoPro.
A power meter for my dad
I’d probably get a FR 945 to replace my 935 with a broken altimeter, and in order to get some sweet beats on my watch.
A Fenix 6 of course :-) I
I’d get a Garmin Fenix, my old FR620 is starting to fall apart
I’d put it towards a power meter!
Was hoping to replace my old and glitchy Polar V800 with a Garmin Fenix — just not in the cards this year!
Wahoo Kickr Core to start the new season in the attic
Garmin Fenix 6s to the Girl for her 30th birthday
I would get any of the Garmin Fenix 6… although it might cost more than $500…