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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.
KICKR Climb
I’d use it towards a smart trainer for my basement!
I would upgrade to a Garmin 945.
No new trainer :(
New bike shoes and pedals.
I definitely need a new cycling GPS because the kickr rflct I have only connects about half of the time.
GoPro 8
A Kickr core because my 5 sec max is now greater than 1500 watts and my Snap can’t handle that!
Fly 12 CE is good due to video recording and lights. Gopro 8 to take family vacation…
I would use it towards a bike trainer! I need one for consistent training at home!
A stages power meter would be lovely.
Kickr
I would really love a Garmin Forerunner 945 for that sweet sweet spontaneous post-run croissants (I.e. contactless payment)
I’d like a power meter for shorter crank arms so I can train on a travel bike
I would replace my Apple Watch Series 3 with a Garmin Forerunner 945. The Apple Watch battery life is not enough anymore.
I wanted a Fenix 6
I wouldn’t mind getting the Kickr Climb!
New GPS watch
I want to upgrade my bike computer to an Edge 1030 or maybe a GoPro 8. Hmmm…. Choices….
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 945 because it is lighter than my Fenix 5 for sports
Oh, that FR 945 pleaaaase
A 945 Watch or Fenix 6? Uhmm
I would get a new edge 530. My current 520’s battery is on the way out
A replacement for my aging Edge 800!
I could go for a direct drive smart trainer!
Garmin Edge 530 caauee my 520’s battery ia juat about done.
New trainer
A Garmin 945 for me, or maybe the Assioma PM pedals to convert over to SPD for my gravel bike.
I’d be vying for a GoPro Hero 8 Black to capture awesome adventures and lunatic drivers.
Power meter for me
I really need a new Garmin watch as my old one was stolen from my car. Love to run and Happy Holidays.
I’ve been dreaming about the Garmin 4S. Small, sleek, and makes all my running dreams come true!
Time for a new watch
GoPro for the bike! Happy holidays and thanks for your hard work!
No wahoo kicker. It’s summer here in Australia and I’m holding out to winter months before buying a trainer. Beautiful weather for riding outdoors so all good ?
well this isn’t spam .. obviously:) but a new fenix 6x would be divine thanks !
Garmin Vector 3
New Fenix as my old Fenix 5’s altimeter has packed it in
Oh I wouldnt mind a fenix at all…or maybe that wahoo climb…
I’d get some new running shoes and gear. It’s been a while since I’ve had new shoes.
Tough decision! Garmin upgrade or time for a go pro!
I would likely replace my fenix 5 which is completely beat up and scratched to pieces from ultra ocrs.
I’d get power based pedals. Old power tap bit the dust.
I’d get a new fenix6. I have an old craptastic vivoactive and it just doesn’t hold up to the abuse I give it.
I just bought a Garmin 645 so I don’t need a new watch, but I could buy the Nike Vaporfly Next shoes for my husband. And I would have enough left over for a pair for me.
I would probably get a Forerunner 945 or Fenix 6. Happy New Year!
I would like a Forerunner 945 please
GoPro Hero 8 would be amazing.
Running power
Garmin fenix watch, already got a power meter and trainer based on your recommendations ?
I need a GoPro for the bike because you know automobiles.
A wahoo bolt so then i can work out where I am going on my road bike and avoid taking bone rattling dirt tracks.
Miss Lippy’s car is green.
So many awesome things to choose from. New Fenix comes to mind or maybe a paddlebaord for the wife.
A new trainer to work when I am at home taking care of my kids, I would love that!
Give me a Fitbit and a partridge in a pear trrr
I need a newcycling computer stat. My current one says I am too slow….
Would love to have a drone follow me on my bike travels!
Garmin Vector 3 pedals – time to train correctly!
I have been wanting an indoor trainer – will have to review all your posts to decide which one!
Lucky draw here: fenix 6 thx
Happy festivus!
I’d get a Garmin 945 watch to replace my old 920XT. Thank you!
I miss my Garmin 735 but would love the 935 or any for that matter. I’ve been sporting an apple watch for 2/ 1/2 years and really dislike it. Garmin all the way!
I would give it to my husband so he could get a Kickr climb.
Time to upgrade the FR920XT to a modern Garmin multisport…
KICKR Climb would be awesome for my training with KICKR
have my eyes on a kickr!
Will get a kickr climb to share with Mrs M
Why, I would use my winnings to buy some socks.
The 945. I’m on a 920 now and want to start actually tri training!
Droooooling over the new Fenix 6 ? Happy holidays!
A new GoPro would be just awesome!
I’m excited to apply the $500 credit towards a Wahoo KICKR to upgrade my Pain Cave in 2020.
Upgrade to a Garmin 945. ?
Thanks Ray.
I would happily use the credit to get my first direct drive trainer. Probably the Kickr Core.
Upgrade to a Fenix
Who wouldn’t WAHOO for SNAPping the KICKR? Saving my a$$ from freezing in this winter months.
Now that you mention it, I think I could use a stand-up paddle board!
I would probably get a smart trainer or a few smaller things
I would use it to help get a Kicker Core and Climb.
One thing I would pick is the Hoka One One Carbon X Running Shoe. I need a new pair and am liking the Hoka line right now.
I am also eying the Hoka One One Carbon X Running Shoe.
Thank you for your great reviews and biking lifestyle posts.
I would get either the 945 or a power meter for my travel bike. I have the 935, it needs a refresh.
woohoo. should it be the kickr core? just nudged out by the favero assioma pedals so that I could hack them to spd like gplama.
I would get a power meter to monitor my training.
A power meter to help me get faster.
I’d like to get a smart trainer so I begin training biking in long-long winters
Garmin Vector pedals would be great!
Any Garmin product to monitor cycling!
Garmin Edge 530. My Edge 810 is getting long in the tooth.
It’s quite time I change my old Edge 800 for a newer model!
I bought a Suunto Spartan Trainer on your recommendation a few years ago. The watch has been amazing but is getting tired and has definitely seen better days. If I won that R500 voucher, I would definitely get the Garmin Fenix 6. It would serve me do well as an enduro mountain biker.
I would get a Garmin Fenix 6 to upgrade my watch
I really want to upgrade my Wahoo ELEMNT to the ROAM…. If there’s enough leftover, maybe add a Headwind fan….
Favero Assioma for sure
I’d like a Wahoo direct drive smart trainer and a Garmin 830.
I got the Boohoo Lump of Coal, the model without heart rate or GPS. Definitely need to exchange!
A Garmin Fenix 6x, or the one with the solar charger… because BATTERY IS EVERYTHING! (I’m fine, I really am.)
I would probably get a Hero 8.
Hmm, perhaps the latest GoPro would be the beans?