Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are here!
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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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My Photography Gear: The Cameras and Equipment I Use Daily
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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I’d probably update my aging watch with either a FR945 or Fenix 6S
My first bike computer to prepare for my first Tri this summer.
Garmin Fenix 6 please! Merry Christmas everyone.
I need a new Garmin device, looking for a Edge 530 :)
I’d almost certainly get a smart trainer if I win. Anything to not have to cycle in the cold as much
A Fenix 6 because my Fenix 2 needs an upgrade.
Despite all the new restrictions I’d love a drone.
I’d get a Garmin 945 to replace the 920xt that just broke this week. I’m getting it either way, but would be amazing to have it as a prize.
Smart trainer
I would get my husband a new Garmin. Because he got me an Apple Watch for Christmas, and all I got him was a fruit bowl
I’d like to have a Garmin Viviactive 4 or Venu
Garmin 945 for me. 2020 is the year for my first triathlon.
Assioma power meter. I’d love the kickr climb but have 1st gen kickr.
Well, a new power meter to replace the ancient, now dead, Quarq would be nice
Probably put it toward a garment 945
A stand-up paddle board actually sounds pretty good to me!
I’d definitely get a Wahoo KICKR Core for indoor cycling, and as important, to set the kids up on Zwift!
New cycling shoes or a watch!
Ohhh! Merry Chrismass Ray & Maker Fam! To end the year pretty well, I’ll accept a new Edge 530… or 830 has this could be for free!
My 1st gen Snap is starting to make unwanted noises so a new trainer is on the table…either the Kickr Core or Elite Suito…
Harmon Fenix 6 for more battery life than my 935 or GoPro Hero 8
I’d get a Garmin Venu, screen looks amazing and has all the features I need.
I would get a Fenix 6 to replace my FR 235 and Happy Holidays!
Need a new running watch, mine is old.
I’ll probably upgrade my Fenix 5 for a newer model. Or should I go for the paddle board? ?
A Neo Bike for my wife, they’re only $500 right?
If go for the Garmin 645 so I can leave my phone at home and still listen to music
Mi husband want a new Garmin Watch :)
Fenix for my long runs
Probably a Blackburn Raceday Fluid Trainer since we live full-time on the road and space is at a premium.
I would buy Favero Assioma pedals because I don’t have a power meter.
Unos pedales fabero assioma, feliz navidad
Hello!! There was no sport tech in my stocking at all but I really really wanted a new Fenix 6 watch. Thanks Santa Ray.
A GoPro for sure
I would like to update my Garmin Vivoactive 3 music to either Fenix 6 or polar Vantage M/V.
I’ve had my eye on a drone for a while, but I’ve been too cheap to buy one.
I would purchase a smart trainer. Not sure which one.
I’d like to replace my polar m430 with a garmin forerunner
Probably a gopro and some accessories… Need to document my adventures!
Favero Assioma Power Meter (dual). Wife put the foot down and took the credit card away after my Saris H3 purchase. Need a power meter for outdoor riding. Training for Atlantic City 70.3!!
I want a watch to track my running – maybe a viviactive
I’d love to upgrade my smart trainer to a direct drive model!
I would get the FR945 to replace my FR230. Mostly want the new running features, not necessarily the triathlon stuff. Thanks Ray for all you do!
I would get the Fenix 6S.
A Suunto 5 for my first long distance triathlon
Maybe something in the Fenix 6 series.
i’ll probably get a bike powermeter, now that I discovered “the power” on the home trainer training.
I think I’d get a GoPro 8 so I can start uploading courses to Rouvy.
I would purchase a GoPro 8 so that I can document my triathlon adventures!
My current trainer is noisy so I would like a new state of the art one.
I’d go with a Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM bike computer- the enhanced navigation would be appreciated over my BOLT.
Happy Holidays & New Years to all : )
A new cycling head unit !
Towards the Favero Assioma duo ?
I would upgrade from my Forerunner 935 to 945 Music to benefit from my new true wireless earphones!
I’d either buy a KICKR Climb to add to my Core I have at home or possibly upgrade to a TACX Neo 2T.
Garmin forerunner 645! Merry Christmas.
Garmin 530 to upgrade from my old 500
I want to buy some running watch for my big boy so he can see his HR during the run without a strap.
I’d get the Garmin 830 as I need a new head unit for my bike
Fenix 6
i’m ok with my current gadgets but would not mind a garmin venu or swim 2
Wahoo Kickr Snap to take my training to the next level
I’d like to put that money towards buying a smart trainer.
Cheers
R
Would love to get a stryd footpod,
I would like tot get a Fenix for viking in the mountains
Garmin 945 or Fenix , probably the Fenix , would even try the solar. Thanks
I’m thinking the GoPro Hero8 will be quite useful when I take my daughters on their first cruise and we snorkel with the rays. Hope the thought doesn’t stir up any bad memories Ray.
New Garmin Fenix 6
Kickr Climb, because I can’t see myself paying for one otherwise.
I’d get either a GoPro or a drone to capture my adventures!
Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire , it looks nice !
I would indeed go for a wahoo kickr climb, as it complements the paincave
I really wanted some pedal based power!
A new watch is still in the offing. Mine must have fallen out of Santa’s bag somewhere en route.
Maybe the Garmin Fenix 6 because I won’t ever be able to afford the Marq! ?
New shiny multi sport watch for the new year!
Definitely go for the Forerunner 945 to replace my aging 630! Merry Christmas!
I would get a kickr Climb so that indoor training would be a bit more interesting.
Socks!!! Lots and lots of socks!
M460 or maybe wait for G4 hub?
GoPro Hero 8 with all the mods so I can film scuba diving
GoPro Max for skiing!
A DCR cycling kit!
I would get a wahoo trainer so I could train through the winter.
A Garmin Varia radar for sure and probably a new frontlight too.
I’d like to have a Garmin Venu or Fenix 6S Pro:)
A smart trainer!
Probably get the Polar Vantage M since my current watch is having trouble charging and staying charged for very long.
Fenix 6 ! Or wahoo bike :)
I need a wahoo climb for my paincave,cause i hate flat road
Need a crank based PM for the bouncy bike!
I’d love to update to one of the Fenix 6 variants, as my Fenix is getting long in the tooth.
A new Quarq PM would be nice, or maybe a set of Assiomas!
Didn’t get anything but still feel that my life is good! But to be honest, some gadget would make it a little sweeter ;-)
P2M or Quarq PM for sure!!! Need to replace a stages.
Keep it up!
I would get a new 645 because my coworker got one and now I have watch envy.
I would probably get a Stryd but don’t hold me to it.
I’d love some Garmin Vector pedals
My Garmin FENIX 5 could definitely use an upgrade..
Garmin Edge 1030 cause just moved to new city and need routing capability.