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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 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.
Hahhaha! You almost had med there. I was seriously thinking “WTF!!!?!?!!”. :)
It’s funny. When I saw the pic on the main page, I thought “wow, that looks like Newfoundland.”
Envious that you’re there. Have a great trip. Enjoy all that fresh sea air!
For those of us from Newfoundland , this course is easily recognizable. However I must admit it was funny the first time I saw one in a bay. I hope your visit here was enjoyable.
Like one race swimm with small pink buoys, when all the racers have to wear pink swimm cap.
While you laugh, there is a sprint triathlon in Krylatskoe, Moscow. The swim leg held in a rowing channel. Same amount of small, colorful buoys.
Love the pic! I was on a swim course (distance swim) and the last buoy started blowing across the lake without my knowledge. Finally a kayaker came and stopped me – I’m thinking they are pulling me because of time. No, it was because I was following the buoy as it blew away! LOL
…only in Australia the swim buoy came lose and was going out with the tide, tired swimmers gave up
We just want to see the 920xt. Show it to us.
I concur :)
But what will it be named?!
I must assume Running Dynamics, Wifi and BT included from such a top end device (the other sports have it). Step monitoring? I really don’t care, especially if it’s at a loss for battery life, that’s still my favorite thing from the 610 to the 910 — I don’t need to charge it very often.
Glad you liked the photo Stephen!
I loved the photo and all that you do. That’s why we are waiting…patiently…for you to tell us about the device. I have the 310xt and have been waiting an upgraded 910.
Stephen amen, amen, amen…. can a brother get an Amen on the 920xt
Busy times fun post, keep’em comig!
I used to row crew and the lane line buoys were confusing enough for me! Thank god I wasn’t steering the boat!
I had a race yesterday. Yellow buoys, yellow swim caps. Popped my head up to sight and it’s just yellow, yellow, everywhere, no idea what’s a buoy.