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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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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 2023 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.
Ray, way to keep the slate clean and buck that seemingly ubiquitous triathlon trend. On the other hand maybe you could go for the fighter pilot approach and put a small Ironman decal somewhere on your bike every time you knock one out.
@ Jason:
Funny – you stole my thunder for an upcoming post! Yes, plans are in the works for exactly that (current victims: Squirrel, 6-yo kid, and perhaps the bee…). Details in the coming weeks…
Good for you – I don’t understand the tat fascination either. Why vandalize your body?
I always knew you were a smart guy! I make it a rule not to go near needles wielded by anyone without several medical degrees behind their name.
Yea! I’m glad I’m not the only IM Finisher who is without a tattoo. Again, I would love to have one, but where to put it and (ACK!) the pain involved…it is more than I can handle.
If you don’t want a tattoo, there’s nothing wrong with that. I’m not sure if I ever did one that I’d get one either. But then, not sure if I could ever do one! That would be at least 2 years off, if ever.
Ah it’s ok! I’ve decided after I do 10… I’ll get my tattoo!
Good for you! I like people who don’t feel compelled to go with the crowd.
To each their own :)
i like the idea of putting a small m-dot decal on bike…
not a tat guy…nothing against it though
I for one, am glad to hear it. ;) But you already knew that!!
I’m planning to write a post about that whole thing I went off on…and the sport of triathlon in general.
Anyway, I’m glad you’re keeping the m-dot on the stickers.
Hope your weekend was awesome!
Oh come on you sissy, all the cool kids are doing it.
Just kidding. I don’t have a tattoo cuz I’m afraid of commitment…shhh, don’t tell.
Good. I think the tatoo is so played. Can’t wait for Canada next year! Whoo-hoo!
Good for you on the tattoo! Like most of the others who have responded to this post, I am not a big ink and needle fan either.
I go back and forth on the tattoo thing. Mostly I just don’t like that it says CORPORATE SYMBOL as much as it says achievement. You know?
I can’t believe you are back to that much training already. You are a true Ironman for not getting sick of it and needing a mega long break! I would! I DO and I’m only doing halves!
Ironman tramp stamp.