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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.
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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.
Not sure what i’d get, happy with my current 225.
I need a new Garmin!
I would go for the fenix 3, just because I would be able to!!! ?
Towards a new smart trainer or a power meter
A new Fenix3 or 920XT, going to do my first triathlon this year.
Bike rollers. Would like to work on balance, plus am getting sick of having to change to a trainer tyre each time I put my bike on the trainer.
so cool!!
Smart Trainer cause I live in Chicago and we just got nailed with an Ice Storm and dropping temps! Crit season is coming!!!
920xt, because I think it’s awesome
I’d love a Fenix3 to use when I’m hiking and running but doesn’t look quite as geeky as my Vivoactive.
Suunto Ambit3 Peak Black. I want a GPS watch with long lasting battery for my ultramarathon events.
The Fenix 3 I think – or the Edge 1000. Something that when I go for a long ride, I can tell who is calling or texting and then decide if it’s worth responding.
Definitely been wanting a GoPro for a while now. That would be my pick. Thanks Ray!
I will get the new combo set tri heart rate monitor and the 520
Would love a bike trainer or computer! I did get my fr235 and love it!
Hi DC
I think I would get a 920 as I currently only ride but want to get back to running and also track my swimming.
Have a great 2016.
Mike
I want Garmin 520 bundle or Garmin 1000 for my road bike. My christmas socks’re still waiting
Must have made the naughty list and didn’t get a Garmin Forerunner 920.
This would be a great tool for an age grouper triathlete who is trying for his first full Ironman.
Wahoo desk for multitasking.
Trainer with power meter or powertap pedals. I need data!
I would get a powertap G3 wheelset for my wife so she can train smarter for her upcoming Ironman!!
Fenix 3 because it’s a good looking watch that I could wear daily.
Man, I’d love a Garmin Edge, one with all the accessories for heart rate, cadence, power, etc. I’m pretty new to cycling and would love to explore how the data from that tech could impact my rides.
I would buy a power meter to gift to my fiance, because indoor training sucks without power.
A connected trainer to motivate me during the winter months.
Normatecs for the SORE legs!!
A Forerunner 630 to replace my Forerunner 620.
New power meter all the way
I would put it towards a power meter, to improve my training
I would like a Garmin 920 to use for my triathlon training. Or any other Garmin product!
I would use the credit to get the new garmin fenix 3 to help me with my marathon training :)
Didnt get an edge 520, I dint ask for one though, our xmas budgets dont stretch that far
Either a Fenix3 our FR 235. Lots of features vs optical hr…
I am not sure which power unit I would purchase for sure but I am leaning towards Power2max. Power measurement is the main thing I am missing to monitor my training for my first 70.3 IM.
I would get a power meter (because i dont have one and i have an old basic trainer) to get more out of my bike rides. Or possibly i new gps watch. I am leaning toward fenix 3. I love my 910 but the Bluetooth and tracking for family would be nice. Also the heart rate part has given up.
I was hoping for a garmin 520. I want instant feedback while crushing fools on strava!
Christmas is about giving so I’d happily donate it to a charity.
That said a power meter of some sort would be nice although hardily necessary for a numpty like me.
Hope everybody had a great Christmas even if they didn’t get exactly what they hinted at.
cheers
Jim
Garmin Forerunner 235 – to upgrade my old Garmin 910XT and I really dont swim any more (and have an Edge 810)
I would probably get a GoPro because my little ones just started pedaling bikes and I’d like to record our rides together.
Need a smart trainer to use with Zwift.
Need a Garmin Varia Radar to fee safer on my rides (a lot of crazy transit on my city right now) Thanks!
A Fenix 3. Does the job and looks good doing it.
Just starting out- I’ll get anything I need at that point
Could definitely do with a power meter to prove to the boys that I produce some raw power and I’m not all talk.
Decisions, decisions. I think a Garmin 520 would be a nice treat.
Upgrade to a Garmin 1000 or 4iiii Power meter… either way it will be fun :)
I would get a Fenix3 because I think this is a triathlon watch I could wear all the time.
Festivus for the rest of us!
Fenix 3! Want one badly!
Good luck to everyone!
The new Suunto Ambit that will be coming out after the CES event in Vegas next week! I would like a triathlon watch. Hey Ray, tell us all about the CES event when you get there. I hope you and your family have a prosperous New Year in 2016!
A Garmin cycling computer like Edge 520 (or any will do!) will certainly help me through my workout and training to my first duathlon event this coming March. Much easier than relying on apps on my phone!
I have been wanting a power meter for my tri-bike, so I would get either the 4iiii Precision Power Meter or the Garmin Vector 2S Pedal Set; love my Garmin products:)
Garmin Virb XE to capture all the amazing moments in my life!
Time to get a power meter! Powertap C1
As much as there are so many wonderful “toys” I’d love to have, I’d have to pick the ROKA Maverick Comp Full Wetsuit. I signed up for my first Olympic Triathlon this July (and the water promises to be chilly!) and my first 1/2 Ironman distance Triathlon this September as Christmas presents to myself. I don’t have a wetsuit and I know I need one for both of these races and for training as soon as it’s safe (temperature wise!) to start training open water swims. ROKA wetsuits are expensive here and ive heard great reviews about it so its high on my wish-but-can’t-afford list.
Fenix 3… My colleague has the Fenix 3. I need to have the same! :):):):)
Tacx Vortex Smart. The paincave needs a Zwift upgrade!
Powertap hub (or maybe pedals). I would like to be able to compare output for different conditions.
I would get either the Vector 2S upgrade pedal or the Tacx Vortex trainer.
I want a trainer so that I can train indoor.
Yup, I’m a runner. Can’t see how the forerunner 630 wouldn’t rock my world. Maybe the Fenix 3? Gosh, can Garmin make anymore options?!
I would like to gear up for running in winter so some running jackets.
I’d get a power meter or a Forerunner 235.
I’d like to get the 4iii’s power meter! I need to step up my training!
I’d like one of those new fancy Garmin scales.
Garmin 920xt to get consolidated training in a single device
A Forerunner 225 to replace the 610 thats carked it and maybe use it towards the new wahoo!
Garmin Edge 520 for the bike and live Strava segments! Ja Ja Ja!
Garmin 510. My old 800 is showing its age and dies after a measly 6 hours of run time.
Hi DC,
If I’m lucky, I’d get a Polar M450 and a trainer, because I’m using my android phone with H7 as a cycling computer and during winter I’m using elliptical instead of a trainer.
Have a great 2016!
I will buy a Garmin 520 because I like new toys
A good garmin watch, I’m tired of lugging around the big bike unit on my runs.
I’d get a power meter.
Happy new year Ray!
4iiii power meter, would be a nice to change training methods from hartrate to power
I would get fenix 3! No brainer on that! ?
The Wahoo kickr to upgrade my current bike trainer and complete my home training gym.
Garmin 520 to Step up my rides..
Wahoo Kickr Desk! Do they carry that yet? Either way, need a place to set my laptop during Zwift sessions.
A garmin scale or maybe edge 520
I’d probably get a Fenix 3 – I really like the style and the features !
A fenix 3. It pains me to say that my faithful forerunner 110 is on the blink. =(
I like to win the garmin 920xt software I will be up to date next season.
a BSXInsight would be nice…! Happy holidays!
Powertap P1 pedals cos I wanna train with power.
Hmmmm. I would have to go with a signed autograph of dcrainmaker. I bet that’s worth about $500.
As a runner that new Forerunner 630 looks awesome… That said, Clever Training has so many awesome choices …
I would like a Fitbit because my wife wants one and I would buy her one.
Training for an IM, need to buy either the Powertap pedals or PowerMax2.
I’d buy a Garmin Fenix 3… a good navigation is essential when trail-running in a jungle-like environment… maybe I could even unleash the power of the fenix on the spiders and various insects around :-)
Probably a Garmin 920XT, or a Fenix 3.
Wahoo ELMNT or Garmin Edge 520, because segment hunting rulez……
A Polar V800 because it’s a GPS watch and activity tracker and goes with my othe Polar devices. Okay, so it’s overkill as an activity tracker, but hey, why not?
Garmin edge 520, or a low budget power meter. Haven’t made my mind yet.
I would buy a New indoor Bike Trainer (kickr), because my old one is much too loud.
A Vortex Smart trainer. ’cause my current trainer sucks.
Happy New Year!
I would definitely put it towards some power tap pedals. Been looking into getting a power meter for ages and what better time to invest than after rays stunning review.
The new Garmin Forerunner 235 to replace my aging 410 and some new running shoes with the rest of the money would be sweet! I plan on running the Chicago Marathon for the second time/second ever marathon.
Definetly a power meter maybe the 4iiii
Forerunner 630
I would get the Fenix 3 because it does pretty much everything and I have wanted one for a long time.
I would get a power meter because I have been saving up for one can can use a little credit.