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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.
Maybe a Withings Activité as I really should start to be more active during the day
Bike computer, something like Edge 520.
I would get a gopro camera so I can improve my swimming position and filming during bike rides.
Powertap pedals definately!
A power meter or a new garmin or an activity tracking watch for skiing. Too many options I can’t decide.
A trainer.. cause it is becoming just too cold and wet outside.. :/
Im after a stages power meter, I only got a mug and some bartape for Christmas…..
Garmin edge 1000 pack
The Garmin Fenix3! I’ve always wanted to try a GPS with all the bells and whistles that’s easy to use. I run, row, hike and climb mountains so having the different settings would be very useful for my training.
I’d definitely get a random pair of socks. Or two. Also a garmin 235.
Wow. A Garmin 920XT would be pretty amazing indeed…
Garmin edge 520 so I can record all the bike datas…
Garmin Fenix 3 Performance Bundle, just because that Watch is absolutely what I want (Swim/Bike/Run)
I need a power meter to train for my first Death Ride!
A new Garmin watch as mine is nearly kaput…..
I’d get myself a garmin edge 520 a nice replacement for my 500
Definitely a partial payment on the Fenix3 Sapphire.
I am hard on watches and have found the sapphire glass to be worth the premium.
The idea of a decent all in one product always intereste, me, and Garmin seem to be doing well with the Fenix3.
Garmin Vector S, to see how much power is still in me during my ride
Actually I didn’t get any presents this year. So if I had chance to get one, I would like to have new bike trainer, perhaps some Cyclops model.
I’d go for the Fenix 3 so that I can finally start tracking those swims I do as well as helping me find my way home next time I go cross country!
Pioneer Shiman Power Meter so I could train in a better way :)
I’d start with the Garmin 235 and try to squeeze in a Garmin edge
A fenix 3 to replace the forerunner that I borrow from my husband…
An indoor cycle trainer. Maybe something smart.
I’d get myself a Garmin 520, just as a natural upgrade to my 500
4iiii power meter because I need more numbers to plug into spreadsheets.
Fenix 3 is still on the shopping list :)
Had a few Garmin watches over time and wouldn’t mind trying a suunto
Oh would I love to own a 4iiii precision. My training is now based solely on heart rate. Getting the possibility to buy a power meter would definitely take my training to the next level, something I need to succeed next season! My goal for next season is to qualify for the Dutch national (individual time trial) championships which are held in my hometown! This opportunity is so unique that I’m going to give it my all in order to make this dream come true!
Wahoo Elemnt, got to be better than my Garmin
I would buy a fenix3. Why) because it’s too cool! ;-)
I would like to have a Suunto Ambit 3 Peak Sapphire because my Suunto Ambit2 is getting older and older and I want a new gadget.
I’ve been saving money for a long time now to buy the Powertap P1 Powermeter.
I’ll buy a new bike computer because I ran over my old one with my car… *bummer*
I would like to have a Garmin 920xt (red/white) because it can help me to “upped” my training from my current Suunto Ambit 2S which only has a short battery life than Garmin 920xt and lack of the bluetooth enabled uploading of data via mobile. Thanks!?
I would love a power meter as a late Christmas pressie.
A garmin edge 1000 !
Garmin Vivosmart HR
And a WIthings WS-50 if possible, pretty please :)
Only managed to snag one vivosmart hr during my last trip to France, hoped to get another one for my Wife and the scale for our new place!
I would like a Garmin Fenix 3 sapphyre with leather belt
4iii power meter. I would love to start training with power and help my son to develop
A garmin Virb would be nice :)
A garmin fr920xt to help track of my ultra training in 2016
I have been really good this year, and to kick up a notch my training I really want the Garmin Fenix 3. Thanks for the giveaway and happy holidays!
I would get the PowerTap P1 power meter, because I want to join my first triathlon and need some help to improve my cycling leg!
I’d get Garmin Fenix 3, love them
Hi!
I would really love the Garmin Fenix 3, just had two sons and the sleepless night are over. So would be good to start a new program with a new toy!
Cheers!
Sam.
I would go for Garmin Epix…sometimes you just need to have a plan :-)
For me the Garmin Fenix 3. I think iT loods beautiful on my wrist.
I’d love to have Fenix 3, as playing with it would help me to get rid of few kilos I gained over past few months.
I am sure I can find something to buy, would for example love the 4iiii power meter
I’d love a garmin edge 520, after years of running its time to get on the bike and this will be a great addition.
I would love a 4iii power meter, just so I can start having a consistent benchmark
I’d probably go with one of the newer Garmins. I think it’s time to retire my 310xt.
520 would be nice
I’d love to get Garmin 630 to replace my old 610!
A Fenix 3 would satisfie my needs for my passion ultramaraton
Fenix3 – cause it does everything but buy groceries & walk my dog. ;-)
I would love a Garmin Fenix3 I think it would be a great watch.
Shoes. Not sure which ones, but I’ve had my eye on some of the smaller upstart, dedicated brands for awhile: Newton, On, Altra. Why? Because no one can ever have too many shoes.
Garmin Forerunner 920XT because I finished my first half Ironman in 2015 with just a digital Casio watch for “data” and now I’m training for my first full Ironman!
I could really use a Garmin Edge 1000.
Definitely a new power meter of some sort. Have a new bike on the way :)
Desperately want a smarter trainer!
I will be more than happy with a virtual cycling trainer. The turbo muin will be ok.
I would love a trainer for the winter months!
A new running device,; FR 235 would be great.
Hi.
Have some problems with my fenix2, so would be great to win and get the possibility to upgrade to fenix3.
Wish you all the besteht for 2016
Andy
I would like to have the new Fenix 3, it looks great.
want a power meter for my bike, badly :)
I would get a Garmin Fenix 3 because its worth $500 the same value as voucher ;) aslo I’m super keen to try my runs.
I always run with my Note 5 in my hand to track my run but its a huge phone and so ends up being a pain.
Imagine a cool Garmin watch on my arm… hmm delicious
A Garmin 920xt, to upgrade my tri training almost three times over from my 310xt…
SHOES. Cos you can never have to many pairs of shoes!
Garmin Edge 1000 – so I can finally go to other places without getting lost.
Power meter will help me train better
Stages DA power meter – I need to get onto this power thing, it worked for Froome.
I would love to buy a power meter for upcoming season.
Man, I’d be tempted to put it towards an upgrade to the garmin 630. 310xt is a little long in the tooth!
4iii Power Meter i want:) Because i dont have…
Garmin Vivosmart hr and some socks or the Fenix 3. I’ve been eyeballing getting a fitness tracker or a watch to accompany me on my trail runs and other adventures..
The garmin tri pack in order to get my 920 full equipped. Happy new year!
New trainers and something nice to wear in cold weather runs.
I would appreciate the new Fenix 3 to help me with the motivation to move more and more and to get more endorphines =)
A powermeter. Not sure which one yet. For IM training.
A Garmin Edge 520, because I like the trainer control feature for the PowerTap.
Hi Ray, great give away you’ve got here. I’d probably go for either the 920xt or the Fenix 3 I think!
A Fenix 3 is what I would prefer.
A kickr would be my choice, clearly one of the best trainers out there, but at a price I could never justify spending…
Most likely I would get a Fenix 3. In red!
Garmin Edge 1000, for navigation on new road trip.
Part way towards Powertap C1!
Garmin Edge 520
Fenix 3, for my first 70.3 in 2016
Some direct drive trainer. My old machine is getting more and more flimsy
It’d have to be the Garmin Edge 1000 to take my cycling to the next level.
I’d go for a Garmin Edge 1000 – maps would make it much easier for me to lead my club’s rides!
I would get Garmin Fenix 3 probably
A fenix 3 to fuse in my wrist so i would become a cyborg and for the wife to believe me when i say im in the midle of nowere.
Garmin Vector 2 Pedal Set , have a rotor inpower for the MTB and need a power meter for the road bike.
Fenix 3 here, certainly. Been doing a fair bit of hiking this year and using a phone to track that is not exactly ideal.
a tacx vortex smart would be ideal to replace my current rusty trainer and to check out trainerroad!