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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.
I’d get the power tap P1 pedals, then I can use them on all of my bikes.
Defo be the cracking Fenix 3 as an upgrade to my 910xt or a power meter to help with my training for my first Ironman.
I’d get a Fenix 3…ooh, or maybe a Kickr. I’ve had the same (perfectly functional!) Kurt Kinetic for years now, and it’d be cool to play with a more feature rich trainer. Might make trainer workouts more exciting!
A new garmin watch- not for myself, but to replace my wife’s garmin 110!
The yeti or the Newton shoes. The yeti because it’s a yeti or the Newton shoes because I’ve been wanting to try them
I’d like a Garmin Forerunner 235. Gotta have that optical heartrate monitor–No strap!
I’d like a 4iiii power meter to train for my ironman
The wahoo Kickr would be great
I’d get a miniature pony to accompany me on my runs.
Fenix 3 or Ambit 3 for me. I want to test myself with an ultra this year (goal for 2016)
The wahoo kickr and desk. That would be a real home office!
A Garmin wearable – Fenix 2/3 or Forerunner 235.
Garmin 920xt. Because it provides the best overall value and functionality to a triathlete. Used in all three sports, training and racing, and doubles as a nice watch!
I’d go with Garmin Edge 1000 or maybe 520 to upgrade my ancient etrex legend.
I would love the Fenix 3. I am in need a runner watch and I have only heard good things about the Fenix 3.
Need a new trainer to become the greatest cyclist the world has ever known.
I would put it towards a pair of vectors.
A Garmin Fenix 3 would make a nice replacement for my aging 910XT.
I really would like a Garmin 520 since i have become a Strava segment addict.
I would love to get a trainer like the Tacx Vortex Smart for use during these cold and wet months in the Pacific Northwest. The why is easy — warm and dry inside cycling!
Thanks for this awesome site.
Would liked to have gotten a Garmin Fenix 3 for better commectivity.
Garmin FR235….no more chafing from my HR strap. Thanks Ray!
I would love a Garmin Epix just for the mapping feature for our hikes!
I’d go for the garmin fenix 3 to support my long runs on my 2016 goal of an ultra
Garmin fenix 3 because i need a new training watch and i love the fenix 3.
I’d get some kind of crank-based power meter so I can swap wheels at will!
Edge 520 for me to go with my new tacx vortex smart
I would like to try out the Garmin 235 for a change of pace from the Garmin 920.
A Wahoo trainer since I am lacking a way to get in winter rides.
I would of liked to have received the Suunto Traverse Outdoor GPS watch, as I am about to start my first full-marathon training and I will also be getting into road biking (as i just got my first road bike for my birthday).
I’d get a smart trainer. I’m looking forward to making my trainer sessions more fun with virtual training.
920xt – because 910 is not too happy anymore.
The prices have always kept me away from power meters, so given a windfall I think i’d finally take the plunge.
I’d go for a random pair of socks..or $500 worth of socks.
I would definitely get the Garmin Fenix 3. Absolutely love that watch!
I’d get a Powertap C1, ideal timing planning to buy soon
Upgrade to a 920XT from my FR620.
I would have to go for the Garmin fenix3. I’ve always wanted a garmin, and the fenix3 is beautiful.
A new garmin watch…. Because I need one :)
Hmm, I think I’d go for the TomTom multisport cardio watch.
I would choose the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter because I don’t have a power meter and I want to take my training to the next level.
Varia lights, my current headlight got stolen couple of weeks :-(
A GoPro to document training runs.
A fenix 3 to replace my 310xt with a cracked screen. Fingers crossed!
A Wahoo Kickr, so black ice can’t be my excuse this year
All I wanted for Christmas was a Wahoo Snap… and a FR235… and… too many things to list.
I would love a Fenix 3, as it would probably make me take up triathlon again. I just need gadgets to motivate me.
I’d get Garmin Forerunner. Probably the 230. I think Garmin has really hit their stride when releasing products and are pulling ahead of the competition in terms of features and quality. I am really Interested in what the Vivoactive 2 will be like next year.
Would love to put it towards a trainer because it’s cold and icy outside. Brrr.
Garmin 235. Built in heart rate monitor!
I’d probably get a Fenix 3/ Epix( plus in depth review). Or maybe a scosche to complement my Mio Link?
I’d also have a lot of Spam, obviously.
I would get a new GPS watch for runs and hiking.
I would choose one of the power meters, as I would like to get additional data while mountain biking.
A smart trainer almost for certain. Maybe a pair of socks too.
4iii Power meter – I’ve been debating is I should take the plunge and get a power meter. This would surely the the sign that I need to take that next step.
920xt, my FR620 is on its way out with battery issues. Time to step up from ONLY running/cycling!
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PowerTap P1 pedals – training with power would be awesome!
Although I didn’t receive any sports-gadgets, my Fenix 3 band broke… So as I don’t have a replacement I could really use the credit to buy at least one.
On cloud running shoes and probably a Garmin bike computer. Not sure which
a fenix 3 so I can one on each wrist.
Garmin Fenix 3 on my list, or maybe a Fenix 4
FR235 would be a major upgrade from my FR205
I’m thinking a power meter to provide even more stats to worry about.
Garmin bike computer
A Garmin Edge 520 bike computer is on top of my list!
I would get a new garmin bike computer. I dropped mine and now some of the screen is not readable.
A Garmin 520 (or similar, maybe 820 is on the horizon?). Been cycling for a couple of years now and I still don’t have a cycling computer, no idea how I’ve managed to not get lost when i’m out riding but so far I’ve just about managed. Although the Strava phone app is good fun and all, recording my rides and races properly in 2016 (my first race season! Wish me luck) would certainly be great!
On the other hand, I do recommend to others, go out once in a while and get lost, you might discover places you never would have simply by following your Garmin.
A Fenix 3… because I do an ultra once every few blue moons.
I’d like to get my dad the garmin 520 so we can share strava together!
I’d get a new pair of Salomon S-lab Sense to replace my worn out pair. I plan on doing the rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon and need a reliable pair of shoes. My previous pair did the rim to rim and we’re awesome!
FR205 is played out time for an upgrade
Hero 4
I would likely get a tacx vortex trainer. Need to get fit this winter.
I would get a Polar V650 bike computer so I can use the navigation when I get lost.
I’d “accidentally” break my Garmin 910XT and replace it with a 920XT!
I’d get a power meter !
Garmin Index Scale
I would get the Garmin Edge 520…I have the Garmin 920XT (which I love) but would love to have a cycling specific computer also.
Need a new running watch. Hopfilly a Garmin 630
I would get a garmin 520, to allow me to stop using my 920xt all the time and to enjoy the larger screen.
New bike stuff… since my bike got stolen just before XMAS!
Meanwhile I’ll be looking for a new commute bike
Garmin Fenix 3, i like it :)
I think it is time for a power meter!
Suunto Traverse because of the multi sport capabilities, and just because of the awesome black and orange band combo.
a trainer… it is too cold & snowy / icy to ride in winter here in Orillia
The main cycling and triathlon item I’m eager to get in the future is a power meter (like Stages, 4iii or Watteam).
Garmin Fenix 3, I want to upgrade from the FR210.
I would probably get a power meter of some sort.
I would get the new garmin. It’s pretty awesome
Fenix 3 to replace my aging 310
I think the fenix 3….not sure…so many choices
GPS bike computer as I’m using Wahoo Fitness app on my non waterproof phone.
I definitely need a new trainer…
Powertap P1 pedals. Because I want power!!
I would get the Garmin Fenix 3. I currently have a tomtom multisport. It does ok as a training watch, but now that I’m stepping up to the 70.3 world, I need a 920xt or a Fenix 3. I also prefer the Fenix 3 because I can wear it as an everyday watch too.
Garmin virb so I can have backup in case someone ever runs me off the road!
A Garmin watch of any kind would help me with cross country running.
Bike computer and/or an Ambit 3 for a few challenges next year
A Garmin Varia and 520, I’d spend a little extra.
Probably either a Fenix 3 or Forerunner 630, but would have to re-read the reviews and wait to see what gets announced at CES…