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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 would get the Venu because ofitsscreen. Forerunner 945 Batterie Life is so poor on FW4.0 that there is only a small difference
Indoor trainer, want to give zwift a go.
Kickr climb for me – relieve some of the boredom
Definitely a Garmin Edge 1030. Or a Garmin Venu. Or put it towards a power meter.
I am still lacking a power meter.
I’d love a Garmin 945. My Fenix 3 has seen better days!!
Favero power meter for me
Elite drivio, I’ll pay the difference myself :)
Well I got my Fenix 6 recently so GoPro it is ?
Planning to by an action cam for some time for my running and family trips as well ?
Would love a new running watch!
Garmin watch for sure third time makes the charm
The Polar Vantage V Titan looks awesome. I used to love polar products – the orthostatic test is something I feel I need back in my life.
Garmin forerunner 945!! Top!! Tanks
It’s time to upgrade my Garmin watch to a Fenix
A Fisher Price cycling trainer and shipping therefore to the EU would be great!
Normally I’ve asked for the newest GoPro hotness but I used my Christmas bonus last year on two Hero7s so now I’m going to ask for a drone. Preferably that Skydio 2 so it can chase me.
A new bike computer of any description cause my 2011 bryton ryder 50 is getting a little bit old.
Probably put it towards a drone. Possibly the skydio 2 when it comes out.
Favero assiome
Possiblity a head wind or maybe fenix 6
Fenix 6 Pro, because I need to upgrade from my dated Polar V800
Garmin Fenix 5
Assioma pedal powermeter.
I’d buy a KICKR CLIMB to complete my indoor training set (KICKR, mat, fan, and table).
Fenix 6.. ?
I have got my eyes on Garmin Venu, seems nice.
It would be superb if Garmin Venus watch would be found in surprise package :) Would use it for tracking physical rehabilitation.
Probably the Garmin fenix 6, or the Zwift pod would be nice when I’m stuck indoors using the dreadmill
A new Garmin watch would be nice.
A new indoor trainer, my old one needs an upgrade!
Favero Dual Power Meter Pedals please!
I would like a power meter, to “make me a faster cyclist” – as coach chad would say…
I would love a Tacx Neo 2T since my trusty Neo 1 died November 30th :(
I would probably get a kickr core or one of the new silent smart trainers.
Fenix 6, edge 530, vector/favero?? Decisions decisions?!?
Fenix 6 Titanium to hold me over until the Fenix 7 OLED is released in 2 years.
Garmin Edge 830!
Garmin Forerunner 945 to help me train for better iroman time.
Hi,
I need a GPS for the bike. So, I’d say a Garmin Edge 530.
Thanks!
Would have to be an Edge 830 for me!
A new garmin fenix ?
I would get the Coros Apex because I need a watch with better than 11-12 hours of battery life.
Giro vanquish – trying to get those aero gains!
Would use it for a powemeter form 4iiii.
Fenix 6 please and thanks
An Apple watch 5 for my triathlon training. I have an aw3 so time for an upgrade
Fenix 6, because my Fenix 3 just stopped working.
Capture all my great sport events.. a gopro hero 8!
hello The Garmin finexe Smart Hogloge. my old gain just broke. and Christmas has just been and my birthday is 7 months ?
Foreunner 645 music to listen to tunes without my phone.
Thinking of selling the kids to raise funds for a Fenix 6 so no question a big old gift card would be extremely helpful
Thanks for the chance. Would love a Go-Pro to document some of the family adventures.
Garmin Edge 1030 Cycling Computer would be a treat after my Polar CS200 died a few years ago.
Favero Assioma duo pedals, they will make me fly on the bike
Go pro hero 8 if you please. And thx for your contributions to fitness around the world
I would like to get a Garmin Fenix 6. Competing in a long distance race in June and my current watch battery life is not long enough.
Fenix 6, lovely piece of kit.
Favero power meter pedals…. To see just how dismal my power output is real time… ?
Wahoooooooo
The Assioma Pedal Based Cycling Power Meter would complete my year. I’ve been Zwifting all winter and really starting to get to grips with Wattage, I plan to do Ride London & a half iron man in 2020, so a power meter is something I’d love!
I need a Garmin edge, this thing about having to check the watch during rides is getting old..
I’d like to get a GoPro to give to my son. He can use it when he competes in Tough Mudders!
If I won, I’d like to get the fisher price trainer for my girlfriend’s son. I think it would help get him past the peddle-peddle-brake mode he seems to always be in
Oow, pick me! I wanna get the Hero whatever GoPro! I’ll film a happy new years video if i win. Cheers!
It’s that time of year again? I’d get an Edge 830 MTB bundle.
I’d love a powermeter, please
An Apple Watch please I’ve tried to pretend I don’t want one but I can’t deny i always list over them when I see one!
Go Pro hero 8 please
Kickr core!
I need to upgrade my Fenix. I currently have the 3 but of course, I need more. More what? More everything!
A GoPro is what I would need to film some cycling/skiing/wingsailing/ice-skating/family and so on.
Got to go with the Garmin 645
I would get a garmin forerunner replacement to my good old 405!
GoPro Hero 8 black would be my choice.
Fenix 6. It’s the best on market..still
Suunto 9 Baro Durable multisport GPS watch with a long battery life and barometric altitude. Sooo much
I would love a pair of AirPods so I can get with the times. :)
Just upgrade my kickr, now I need a Climb!
I would get a smart trainer!
Garmin Fenix6
GoPro Hero 8 Black. Ease myself gently into the art of video making, or just keep me safe on the roads!
A power meter, not because I need one, but because I want one and will eventually be disappointed.
I really need to upgrade my watch, so to take my running to a new level.
I would upgrade to the Fenix 6 or I would ask you which is the best watch for real Time HR data while swimming? I’m a swimmer (pool) and All I want is wrist base real time HR. I used the Mio Alpha for a year before it died, and really swimming HR is one of the most important real time metrics.
As new Garmin Fenix, perhaps a 6?
Kickr Headwind
A wahoo element bolt. My Garmin edge died and it was both my guide and dual recording device. In the murky world of online riding I need a second view of power :(
New watches, because Ambit2S battery is getting smaller and smaller
My old trainer is giving up the ghost, I’d love to get a new Wahoo one! Good luck to all!!
I would really like Fenix 6 pro to finally upgrade from my old forerunner!
A powermeter, since my old is broken…
Hmm. I might get one of those Saris NFinity platforms, or a power meter for an Alchemy Eros that I have on the stand right now.
Garmin Edge 820 – much needed upgrade to my current head unit game
A Garmin Fenix watch to replace my old 910xt. Love these watches!
I’d like a Garmin upgrade since my 920xt is almost done :)
I would go for the garmin fenix 6 pro. My old forerunner got mangled in a car collision some months ago and am in need of a replacement!
A Wahoo Kickr to go with my Headwind (I have am Elite Dorito right now).
New wahoo roam so i can see where the hell I’m going
Still in the market to upgrade my 920xt or get a powermeter!
A Wahoo ELEMNT Roam and varia radar, for when I cycle alone.