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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.
Maybe (surely!) a Wahoo Kickr Core. Merci :-)
A Kickr bike might be nice.
I’d probably get a new Fenix watch. My old one is getting a bit flaky.
Hum, well, it should be a FR 945. Or a Fenix ?
GoPro with all the gagets
A drone, so I can track my biking and running so I can improve my form.
I want and i wish a fenix watch to help me in recovery
A Garmin FR945 so I can avoid getting lost running on the trail.
Garmin Fenix 6
Id get a fenix 6, because Apple Watch don’t do intervals very well.
I’d like to try a Humon Hex.
I’d definitely put the winnings towards a new turbo trainer or power meter.
Fénix 6x Pro, my 920 is screaming for retirement!
Forerunner 945, to better prepare for triathlon.
Merry Xmas DC! A Fenix 6X Pro would be perfect to be able to real-test the Apps I develop for the Garmin newer devices.
I’d go with either some sort of watch that will track swimming, or a Garmin 1030/30x.
More importantly thanks for all your stellar work for yet another year. Always awesome.
Garmin fenix 5/6 would be welcome
I would love get the Garmin Edge 530 as my Edge 500 has just stop working for me
GoPro!
got some pants, hoped for a garmin forerunner
Would love to upgrade with a power meter!
Would love a power meter for the new bike I’m building up. Or maybe a CLIMB to go along with the KICKR.
I would like to have a Stryd v4 for a better control day over my training in windy or hilly conditions. Or both. ?
Need some gear for next year races!!!
A semi fancy trainer would be nice, the Swedish winter is long and cold!
A DJI Mavic Mini for the most beautiful shots….
Still in need of cycliq camera & lights
Vectors for swappability
Oh, a Garmin Fenix 6 solar. I know this gift card will only pay for half, but I’ve got a secret $tash that can make up for the difference. Why? Because it’s the ultimate in multi-sport geekiness … and what do I do with my 935? Gift it to one of my Tri club members.
Looking forward to getting a new trainer this year
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt please. My old Trek Node computer broke and a new GPS computer would stop me getting lost :-)
What to choose what to choose. Either a FR945 or a bike computer for better stats. Anything to help performance. But I do need a new pair of cycling shoes and trainers
A new trainer pretty please
A new turbo for the missus would be perfect!
Would have love to have the Fenix 5 plus or the 945 for triathlons. Lost my 920 over the summer. ?
Garmin Edge 830. Perfect size
A smart trainer would be nice since the one my sister handed me down broke before I could even try it. A trainer would get me through the harsh cold and snowy Canadian winter and ready for Spring cycling!
I’d use it toward a new smart trainer!
A new Garmin watch, even if I don’t really know which one to choose (currently on a Vivoactive 3, after many Forerunners and a fenix3)
I’m rather hungry now, so I’d probably go for as many shot blocks as I can get….
Power pedals for the win
Probably a new Garmin. I’ve been using a 310xt as a cycling head unit for years, maybe time for an upgrade…
I’d go for Kickr Core…
Probably I would like to win a Fenix 5 , but even a trip to meet Ray and his family! It would be great to know him and them in real! And by the way I’m living in Italy, so should not be that far away. ?
I’m kinda partial to Suunto. I need to replace a ambit 2 run, but similar abilities plus pool swimming auto detect laps would be neat.
A new HRM strap for the garmin, or possibly a new way of MEASURING hr such as an optical arm bamd
A Wahoo KICKR CLIMB to help prepare for IMLP2020!
I would love to be able get my 9 year old daughter a Garmin Edge 130 and a Varia Radar so we can ride together outside more safely this spring. I’ve got a similar setup but would love for her to be able to track her own rides and get the beeps for cars approaching from behind.
Fenix 6 because its cooler then the 3
Hopefully a smart trainer or lights.
I need a new Garmin watch…thanks for hosting!
A flat-black full dish rear wheel discount – that’s the ticket.
I would like to get a new Garmin GPS for my training ;)
Want to upgrade my Fenix 5 ?
Ooh, I’d definitely get an Apple Watch so that my wife can call me whenever my long runs run a bit… long. I flat out refuse to carry my phone!
Fenix 6 because I need a new training partner :)
Probably a Fenix 6 Solar. But maybe a direct drive trainer for the bike.
I would get a Garmin Edge 830. Looks great. But just cant part with that money. Had a 705. 810 and now 820.
Sooo I’m in desperate need of a new action camera, since I lost my Sony X1000V :(
GoPro or DJI, tough choice!
Probably a new watch or something for a bike
Could always use a new smart trainer, maybe a tacx neo 2t…
After finally discovering power on my Kickr Core I’d love to be able to continue using power with a pair of Assiomas! I somehow don’t think my IQ2 will be arriving any time soon so we need another way to power up my ride!
I’d love a new varia radar thanks Ray
Garmin 945 would be great!!
New Garmin Fenix would be great, my current watch is daying and is in dire need of an upgrade.
Rockr Pro trainer platform, please and thank-you ?
I would love to get the Garmin Fenix 6 because my forerunner 610 is about to die on me and I just love all it’s features!
Hello – A new watch and new lights for my road bike.
Happy end of year!
$500 would go a long way for a power meter
I could really use a new pair of Sidi cycling shoes !
I will upgrade my girlfriends Vivoactive, so she can enjoy a good run with music without a phone in her hand
Would love a new Fenix 6 to replace the old Fenix 3!
For sure some Favero Assioma Duo pedals as I am looking for a powermeter
I would get a GPS watch for my wife.
I’d get a fenix 6s for the missus!
Happy with a Garmin Virb ultra 30
Garmin vivoactive 4 to keep me motivated
The next reasonable thing to have for my first 70.3 would be a pair of Vector 3S….
Would love a smart trainer :)
I would definitely get the favero pedals power meter!
Bike computer with longer battery life would be nice!
I am looking at the Garmin Vector 3 pedals… or maybe a new garmin bike head unit… or maybe a go pro of some kind for some cool fat bike vids
Smart trainer time
A new power meter would be at the top of my list!
Forerunner 245 as the 235 is no good at finding satellites now…
Garmin GPS units for the kids!
If I win I will get get the assiomo power pedals. Will help me cycle better
Thank you
A Garmin Fenix 6 Please!
Would love to get my hands on the GoPro 8 and make some spectacular movies with it. Don’t need to think about stabilization on my bike ride when filming.
The power meter would be awesome for the extra stats.
My Brooks Ghosts are nearing the end of their useful running lifespan. I don’t generally ask for running shoes for presents, since I prefer to try things on and can often get deals, but a new pair would be nice.
I would get the Assiomas! I need reliable power for outdoor!!!!!!
I’d love a Wahoo Snap to compliment my rollers for days I’d rather just spin without having to concentrate.
A great go pro hero 8 black eventually. Could also end up in a Fenix 6 ?
Garmin Fenix or maybe a drone…do they do those?
New bike GPS. I’m reluctant to replace the will-never-die Garmin Edge but it’s nearly a decade old…
The Tacx Neo, because why be happy with 1 if you can have 2 of them! ?
Favero Assioma or similar PM
I need a matching WAHOO KICKR CORE so my wife and I can train together!
I would get a Garmin Fenix 6 for my girlfriend who is tackling her first half ironman this year!