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actually a half-eaten GU gel pack would be nice, I like the vanilla bean and the mandarine-orange flavored ones…
I would get a Garmin Fenix 6 Titanium because of the awesome options.
Either a Garmin Bike computer or a smart trainer
The new GoPro Nipple Clamp
Hey – love your site and the Xmas sports tech themed ‘ugly’ sweater is the best thing I’ve seen all season! I would buy hero 8 since I need a tough, stable shooting camera to keep up with life :-)
Suunto 9 for serious battery life for serious winter adventures!
That pallet of gels sounds mighty tasty.
Yes, Santa forgot my Garmin Fenix
Wahoo Kickr so i have NO excuse to not ride the torture device all season.
I will probably get a Fenix 6 pro to test my app development with.
Assioma Pedal power meter – to start training with power
Longtime lurker…
I’d love a Neo, please!
I’d go for the Garmin watch because of the extended battery – I go off in the pyrenees every year, and its be great to leave the battery pack at home!
Thanks
A new Fenix so it doesn’t tell me that my form is going down just because the temps are going up.
Fenix 6 pro – no brainer.
I would get a new power meter or a new Garmin bike computer.
Garmin Forerunner 9xx Music
Carrying my phone is slowing me down…. ;)
It would probably be the Fenix 6 pro. I am running more and more trails and having a map of where I am going is very helpful.
I’d get Garmin Fenix 6 because to complete Garmin ecosystem.
I don’t NEED a KICKR CLIMB, but seems like it would be so cool!
Kicker climb for me, but I’ve been entering for years. I doubt I’ll win…. ?
I’d either upgrade my hero7 to a hero8 for my kids’ first trip to Disney world in March or I’d get new cycling shoes… I had a motorcycle accident recently that has impacted how my old ones fit & feel.
Well, while a new set of Assiomas sound great, I think an F6 sapphire would be a smarter purchase to replace my aging F3HR.
The Garmin 945. barometric altimeter and oxymeter
A Fenix 6, please (just like 87.56% of other commentators in here), cause it be jazz.
Garmin Edge 830 for upcoming 2020 Adventures with my new Gravel Bike.
stand-up paddle boards?!? I’m in…
Just got my first smart trainer, a KICKR Core. So I must need the KICKR Climb now, right?
Toss up between a GoPro and a new Forerunner.
A smart trainer so quiet I can hear how loud my bike is
Something low tech, like shoes. Multiple pairs of shoes.
Apple Watch to replace old one
Probably a Garmin Fenix 6
New HR band!
I would get a new Garmin Fenix. The lap button on mine is getting tired.
I really need a new watch as a replacement for my V800!
Looking to get a Tacx Neo 2!
The Garmin Vivoactive. I gave it as a gift to my girlfriend and now I’m jealous!
I’d get a Go Pro to record trail running with my pup.
It’s time to move to a smart trainer… saris H3.
I’d like a Forerunner 945 or Fenix 6
Santa did not brought the latest Fenix. Can you help ?
I’m Torn between the hero8 in the in reach mini!
I did not get my fenix 6 so have to get one myself then. My fenix 3 is getting so 2015 :D
Any smart trainer for cold winter evenings
A Gamin Edge 830 so I explore new areas
Skydio drone, not necessarily a sports gadget but I keep crashing my Mavic One into trees when it is tracking
KIckr Climb to complete my indoor set up
Tough call, but probably put it towards a better trainer and cough up the rest ;]
Got myself a Venu and my wife got me a Tempe for it (along with a noxgear tracer360), but I could really use a new Edge or a bike trainer.
Oh please let it be me… I need a new Garmin watch!
i could use a new garmin 1030. My Garmin 800 is having more and more issues.
A Fenix 6, because I like the idea of the maps.
As ever thanks Ray for all the posts. It’d be a GoPro Hero8 to capture all the awesome fails from my bike riding.
Looks like this years must have gadget is a Fenix 6 reading the comments!
I’d get a bunch of Saris Trainer Mats, that way I can resurface our dining room floor. Function > Fashion
is there a fēnix 6X – Pro Solaror FR945 available too, for my girl friend?
I’m thinking I would do the Elite Arion Digital Smart B+ Smart Rollers. I’m just getting back in to cycling and some indoor training equipment would be nice.
I’d get the best running/workout/smart watch available at that moment because I’m trying to get rid of my dad bod
Go Pro Hero 8 Black – need to start capturing some pictures and videos of my rides
Would love an upgraded Forerunner.
stand up paddle board :)
Garmin Fenix 6
you know, the one with solar power, because it’s winter :-)
ok, maybe not
Garmin Fenix 6 to replace my VivoActive 3.
Fenix 6 to track a year full of fun plans
I would love a pair of Power Meter Pedals
New garmin edge!
A new trainer, probably a wahoo
Wahoo bike ( or at least a part thereof )
Wahoo bolt cover and buttons finally fell off. Time for a new bike com.
An action cam would be nice
Santa keeps forgetting to get me a power meter- I’m thinking Garmin vector 3s for ease of swapping between the tri bike and road bike but I’m open to suggestions!
Well with marathon training coming up a pallet of gels doesn’t sound like such a bad idea…
I need a garmin Fenix 6 to replace my old 310xt :)
I have all I need right now, but I’d buy my wife a new Fenix 6S.
I would like to get the Asioma Pedals, since my old PowerTap G3 hub is wearing out the spoke holes.
Garmin bike Computer or a smart trainer.
Hi, I’d love to get a Garmin Edge 530 to get my 2020 targets nailed!
forerunner 945, because it seems garmin has decided to not make 645 owners whole.
Polar Vantage V because i feel little disapointed by Suunto.
Vantage V looks nice and everyone likes Polar Flow so lets see if suits to me
Definitely would get me some Favero duos. Time for a pedal upgrade for me!
Assioma Power meter!! And some gels ;P
Smart trainer because the computrainer just isn’t cutting it these days.
For me it would be a Fenix 6 or a 945. I’m interested in upgrading my vivoactive 3 to something a bit more solid for triathlons.
I would get the Garmin Edge 830 to complete my Garmin ecosystem. I already have a Forerunner 945.
I’m still rocking a Garmin 910XT – definitely time for an upgrade!
Hmmm… with a $500 head start, I think I’d have to spring for a Fenix 6 or an Edge 1030.
GoPro Hero 8 so that I can video my kids and all of their athletic activities
If get a boat. Cause Ray suggested it.
I’d love to have an Apple Watch with cellular for daily wear and for my solo runs. (Unless they add more buttons, it would never replace my Garmin for work-outs!)
didn’t get nice new triathlon watch
I’d upgrade my old Garmin to a music-enabled version.
My Wahoo Elemnt Bolt died, so I need a new bike computer! Wouldn’t mind one of the newer Garmins or the Wahoo Roam!
Some kind of gps. Probably. Or a trainer.
Definitely picking up a fenix 6, just having a hard time deciding between the 6 and the 6X
Tacx Trainer !!!
A 4iiiiFliight for some winter miles while the children sleep…
I need a new watch (Garmin 6)
Fénix 6 pro! It’s time to upgrade from the fénix 3–I have the hankering to get back into ultras and I would love to have a map on my wrist
Im not quite sure. Maybe a new trainer (Elite Suito) to replace my 50€ non-smart trainer or a power meter (Favero Assioma). I will decide later if I‘m lucky enough :)