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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.
Looking to speed up my times. Garmin FR 235 would look good on me!
A cycleops trainer! Because the $100 trainer I got 6 years ago is on its last legs.
With $500, I’ll like to get myself and wife a set of Vivosmart HR!
A scosche rhythm+. Got a Vivoactive and a nice hrm would be good.
Garmin Forerunner 620 because the only real device I use is a watch for running. Of the 3 disciplines of triathlon, I love running the most and love collecting data to improve my running.
I’d probably go with a Fenix3 or a forerunner 235 so I can use connect IQ with a Stryd unit. I’m currently using my Fenix2 in Bike mode and want something a bit more elegant.
I’d definitely get myself a power meter, probably the 4iii. Power figures are something I’d really wanted for some time but there never was any room in the budget for it besides bikes, clothing, tools….
Fenix3 to replace my 310. And it looks cool
I’d get a GoPro Hero, it’d be a lot of fun.
Wahoo KICKR. The direct drive is awesome.
I was hoping to upgrade my 310xt! :(
Fenix 3 since I plan to spend 2016 out on the trails and hiking.
I’d treat myself to a power meter most probably a 4iiii, fingers crossed!
Tacx Neo because I love that Star Wars Ship.
Garmin FR235 would be awesome!
Not easy, probably a power meter to try another way to train/improve my bike level :)
a garmin 520 would be awesome to kick the new year off.
I would get a power meter but would look back at all the recommendations of Dcrainmaker to get the best option ;-)
A Fenix 3 will be awesome
FR 235….. I’d have to think hard about if I wanted that or the 630.
I would love to get a Garmin 235. I’ve been trying to get in shape. Doctors orders. I am over weight, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a few other things. I joined a gym and thus watch would definitely help me track my progress, keep motivated and possibly save my life.
Garmin 630 because it is all I dream of having on my wrist.
I would go for some watch for my sister. I’m late with her present!
I’d like a Kickr or Kickr Snap as the mince pies seem to have got the better of me and it’s still flooded out there.
Not sure what I would get, but I’m leaning heavily towards a power meter…I had an ergomo, but I think we all know how those turned out. Ever since then I’ve been kind of turned off of power meters….
A Garmin Varia and a Garmin Virb, in order to feel safer when I ride!
Keep up the good work DC!
Garmin Edge 1000…..because I don’t have a cycling computer and definitely need GPS. Righting down turn by turn instructions on a napkin doesn’t work so well when it starts to rain!
A Garmin Varia because it seems a like a useful safety device
I’d buy some sort of power meter, maybe 4iiii. Definitely would be helpful for training outdoors.
A tacx bushido smart to replace my tacx I-flow and allow me to ride both tacx TTS and Zwift with better hill climb and descent motor!
I want FR235! I want to track my heart rate all day.
Garmin 520, to cut the cord from my 500, oh, and because it is lost.
I’d get a Fenix 3, the interval training support would be super useful!
Need an new power meter for the road bike!
Probably either a Bepro or Powertap pedal power meter to track progress on and off the trainer.
The garmin speed and cadence sensor and probably a power meter for tri training
I’d get Garmin Fenix3 because I’m just diving in to the running scene and it’d be a great starting tools to have
In reality, a regular KICKR, but perhaps some Polar stuff (M450 or V800) might be more useful…
I would invest into a powermeter or some swimming equipment.
First year in a while I didn’t get any sports related items so I’m looking for a new Fenix! Little one just turned one so time to get in the stroller division of races :)
Dual leg power of some sort.
A bike computer, Virb or a fenix
Fenix 3 or Epix for mapping for a PNW trip !
Definitely get me a power meter!
A Garmin 520 so my road bike won’t be jealous any longer.
I would replace my troubled Forerunner 620 with a Forerunner 630.
Stages or 4iii Power Meter for road bike, or maybe Garmin Vector. I just like the product – have it on my Tri bike. Never had a problem.
Tacx NEO Smart for being able to train during winter time.
Tri’s in 2016 would be great using a Garmin 920 XT.
Fenix 3, because I want a watch that lasts longer than 10 hrs
I’d go for a garmin 920xt tri bundle
Fenix 3 for me please!
Put it towards some P1 Pedals – I need the POWER!
As I listen to frozen ice pellets bouncing off the window, I think a trainer sounds good
A power meter, I hope it helps me going ahead instead of only in the middle
I’d buy a power meter and use the money I’d save to buy more cheese.
Garmin 230 to replace my Nike Sportwatch.
I would get a Wahoo Kickr – I think it’s finally time to move on from a computrainer….
Fenix3…my fenix2 is wonky
I’d get the BSX Gen 2 Insight to help dial in my training (mostly climbing centuries)
I’d get a Garmin Edge 520 and a Garmin Forerunner 225 because my 500 is getting a little long in the tooth and I’d like to give the Fenix 3 a break every now and then from daily use.
Fenix 3 so I can upgrade from my running only watch
Time for a power meter. Really
BSX Gen 2…. Would help take my training to the next level.
Thanks
My choice is the gopro hero4. I’d love to use it road biking.
My Winter Training would be a lot more fun with a state of the art home trainer!
I’d get a new running watch for me and an activity tracker for the wife.
Totally need a power meter to train for my first Olympic Tri!
Power tap C1 pedals
Garmin Edge 520
Pedal based power meter, probably PowerTap!
Probably a 920xt or TickrX or maybe both!
A vector 2 pedal set, so i know how hard my wife needs to cycle on the tacx to power up the TV ;-)
Would like a 4iiii’s precision power meter for my mountain bike to help regulate efforts during long races.
Garmin edge 520 because it does about everything in such a tiny package.
Powertap P1 for sure. Now that I have a smart trainer, I need power on the road…
4iii power meter so I don’t blow up during my race rides and have a good pace for running.
One piece of equipment I’m missing is a power meter: the 4iiii Precision Power Meter would fit the bill…
Garmin 920XT so I don’t have to deal with Ant+ data transfers!
Bloody speed boats are taking over my lake… I’ll definitely be getting one of the safe swim bouy’s.
4iii power meter. I would like to start trainning with power!
I will be getting my wife the Garmin 920xt since her Tomtom just crapped out.
A power meter for my road bike to help me train for triple bypass.
Would love a set of the P1 pedals for my new tri bike!
I would get a Garmin Running watch.
GoPro HERO4, for recording my biking routes in new year :)
FENIX3 would have been pretty sweet.
Polar A360
Garmin 520, I got my girlfriend Wahoo Fitness RFLKT+ this Christmas and she was expecting 520. She was not happy as you can’t race a triathlon with it… I don’t know what I was thinking. Help!
4iiii or a trainer….
I’d probably be getting a garmin 920xt as an upgrade to my old garmin.
bePro S Single Side Power Pedals – so want a power meter and I can’t afford them and my elves are very nice to me :( .
Garmin 920XT (I love the new black color)
a new power meter
Powertap P1. I would go this route so I can plug into power with ease and no matter the ride!
Got a Fenix 3 from Santa. Just need an Epix now, to have access to maps for hiking and geocaching, for complete Garmin experience in any type of activity!
Would so love a Garmin Edge 520, because it does everything and I’ll be less likely to get lost after I upload maps to it :)
I would put it toward a Wahoo Kickr.
Powertap P1 pedals because Ray says they’re the easiest to move between bikes!
I would get a Garmin 920XT since it’s the ultimate running / triathlon watch.