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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 love an Edge 520 please Ray!!
Managed to scratch the glass on my Fenix3. Time to look at a replacement or perhaps a scale to monitor return to normal state after holidays.
GoPro Hero4 Silver + GoPro 3-way Pole will be awesome for my adventure documentation.
It’s wide angle, compact size, and lightweight will be very helpful in long trail adventure activity.
Running shoes…mine have expired…
I’d definitely get a power meter! Thanks for the contest, Ray!
Receiving an hr monitor and a pair of new zero drop shoes would be pretty sweet. Thanks for doing this giveaway and Happy New Year!
Forerunner 235, because my 220 is oooooooooold…..
Does my edge 705 need replacement? Or the ambit perhaps? Maybe (and probably) not, but evolution takes its toll and has its demands ;-)
A garmin 920 xt to replace the 310xt
I’d get some sort of power meter – although I’d probably ask Ray his advice before choosing the specific one
garmin fenix 3, for trail running
Tacx Neo for training would be just the thing for post christmas excess to be worked out of my system
Fenix 3 for sure. I mean that is if I win and if they ship to APO.
Definitively an epix for hiking and trail running :)
I would love to get a bike trainer or rollers. Any brand will do, cycleops looks fine.
I’d buy a Garmin 520 with ANT FE C support which I can use with my kickr.
Wahoo KICKR – More indoor interval sessions are good for the body and mind :)
A fenix 3, because my actual f2 sometimes works like 10bucks target crono
I’ll be wanting a Garmin FR630 because Mr Clause forgot mine.
Fenix 3 would be the best present for me. It has all functions I need.
Probably a Garmin Fenix 3, or a Edge 520 to replace my edge 800.
I would love a smart trainer for my winter training!
Garmin 920xt, because I currently train without watches and these are the best for triathlon
FR920XT would be awesome as I have just had my 910xt die due to water ingress:-(
Need the upgrade to the super sexy Fenix 3
If I win, I would buy a Garmin Edge 520 Cycling Computer
Garmin Fenix 3- would be really great for the ultras where the route isnt marked and I need to navigate myself
Garmin fr630 because I want a Garmin with the heart monitor built into the watch.
I would love to have Tacx Neo because it could really benefit winter training
Would love to use this towards some P1 pedals to finally get some power action on my bike =).
I want 4iiii Precision Power Meter
I would love to win a Fenix3, so I can track everything I need for my ultramarathons.
I’d either buy me powermeter or a trainer…
Garmin vivoactive with HRM. For my girlfriend. And maybe Scosche rhythm+ for myself for my 920xt.
the bsx2 would be nice! have a great 2016 Ray!
Garmin fenix 3 so that I can use it on the ski slopes as well as running
Fr630 for me, a great upgrade from my 610 and really would like the smart features to sync with phone.
A powermeter for my supersweet boyfriend!
Id love a power meter so it would be the 4iiii’s precision for me. Cheers
Looking for an excuse to buy a Go Pro
Power tap pedals, or maybe a Stages power pod?
Oh, if I win I would like to upgrade my FR220 to something even better like a FR630. That would be nice with my 3rd marathon training coming up. :)
I would love a Garmin Edge 1000 cause I already got a new running watch for Christmas.
Definitely the 4iiii Precision Power Meter – would love a power meter.
I would put it towards a power meter (of DC Rainmaker’s choosing of course!). I could never afford one normally and it would take my training to the next level.
Post baby delivery, i want to start back in track again.. Fenix 3 will be perfect..
I would get the right side prescion when released to go nicely with my left side unt and leg imbalance
Doubtless a new Garmin watch!
I would get a powermeter, because I want to become better at cycling.
I would gladly use it towArd a new Tacx Smart Trainer, and possibly toward a Fenix3 for my cousin.
Garmin swimming heart rate monitor!
Garmin 510 for my wife who needs to keep track of riding distance and HR (and someday power?)
To go towards a power meter- more data=more fun!
The pink vivofit, to get my wife started slowly after the second baby….
I’m usin Polar V650 and V800. I could use BT Smart power meter or trainer for indoor training since it’s -15 celsius outside.
Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire – It is simply beautiful and hopefully would meet all my needs. Thank you and all the best in 2016 to everyone.
Some kind of power meter to get some more stats for training effectively.
I would probably get an Edge 520 and give my 510 to the missus.
A power meter would be nice to help me train for my trip to Mallorca.
I would either go for the BSX Insight so that I could keep track of my lactate threshold or I would apply it towards a Wahoo Kickr. I’m not sure which would benefit me more in my training for Ironman Chattanooga next year.
Fenix 3 because it’s versatile and works great for winter ski trips.
for me a GARMIN EDGE 520 please. In Replacement for my EDGE 500 :-)
I would like to get some save on a Pioniere Powermeter!
Two tiny new additions to my team are killing my training schedule, so I’d spring for a new trainer to get some kms in between feeds.
Garmin virb X so can feel safer cycling on the uk roads
I guets i would go for a 4iiii power meter !
4iii Precision Powermeter. I’ve seen through my riding in Zwift and Bkool how wattage can take my training to the next level. I need to take it outside. ?
The Garmin edge 1000 replacement cause my 810 died and the 1010 should be out this spring
Safety first, i would buy beautiful POC Octal Aero Helmet
Love a garmin 920 to track me when I am out and about!
I would like to have Garmin1000 with proper navigation. This years summer holiday in southern France I was kinda lost and my french isn’t even good enough for directions. Thanks Ray!!
I’d like to get the Garmin Fenix 3 as I’m thinking about moving from marathon to tri in the future.
Need new helmet, i would buy Giro Synthe model.
Garmin Fenix 3 because I sooooooooooo want one ?
I’d get a Garmin Forerunner 920XT. …because my New Years resolution is to get back into triathlon.
need a winter bib and ANT+ cadence and speed sensors for my wintertraining bike and an ambit 3 peak watch
I would love a Fenix 3 Sapphire as it’ll be the perfect foil for three loves of skiing, hiking and triathlons!
Hi
I would buy a powermeter to give my IM training a new dimension
Wish you a happy new year in advance
Thanks for keeping us informed
Garmin forerunner 920xt to help in my training for Ironman Wales.
Power meter required, Santa forgot to provide…
Garmin Forerunner 920 XT for when I get to do the triathlon on my bucket list
Probably the fr630 as need a new running watch
I would love a Garmin Edge 520 for my new bike!
A fenix 3 to replace my ambit 2s, just because I want =)
The newest fenix would-be a nice upgrade… And heartrate around my arm…
Probably a Garmin Forerunner 920XT… I would try triathlon next year.
4iiii Precision power meter so i can confirm my 2 watts/kg average!
Stages Powermeter 105 5800. Why? To see what happens and then to learn from it. Happy New Year to all!
I want a Fenix3, it’s such a useful device, my Edge is not for running anyway…
I’d get the Jaybird X2 bluetooth earbuds and the Garmin HRM Run strap. :)
I’m a new triathlete, and would really like a triathlon watch like the 920xt
Garmin 920 to help with the tri training
I’d get the Garmin Fenix 3 because I swim, run and ski and I think it’s the best option in the market.
Garmin Vector 2 for my race bike!
a Garmin 235 for my wife as its light enough for her and will do all she needs and more
Healbe GoBe Body Manager because I want to take it to the next level in 2016.
Asked for a Garmin 520, wife was too intimidated by the dude at my LBS to buy it for me.
I’d get a new smart trainer probably, so I can replace my current dumb noisy one.
Would buy a BIKND Jetpack Bike Case
Garmin FR630, because my old watch (FR610) is slowly but surely dying and I really want to check out the new running dynamics.