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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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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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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 would get a power meter. Not sure which one yet.
I would get a power meter, not sure yet which one… it all depends of the budget but I know that 500$ extra would help! :)
Some kind of smart trainer. I can’t ride outdoors…
I would love a new suunto watch
Thanks for another great giveaway Ray! :-)
I think I’d get the Fenix 3, preferably a package with the new HRM-RUN strap.
That most probably would be garmin 920xt because my RCX5 is quite outdated and not up to my swimming needs.
Probably a Fenix 3, as the socks I got for Christmas were nice, but don’t stop me getting lost on the trails.
Definitely a Garmin Fenix 3 as just gave my wife a Garmin 235 for Christmas and I am now feeling inferior.
The item I am looking to get is upgrading to the new Garmin 520 computer. Have the 500 right now and really would like to upgrade now.
I’d love a power meter but I typically like more practical things (ha! Like anything triathlon related is practical) so is probably get that wahoo kickr table if they are selling it
I would get the Garmin lights and radar, because safety matters
Quarq ELSA RS 110BCD Power Meter would be my choice. Training without power meter is like fly-fishing with baseball bat… very inefficient.
Probably a power meter for my tri bike. Already have a p2m for the roadbike but I’m too lazy to swap it between bikes.
Garmin FR620, for my wife’s first tri!
Because a wrist HRM would be so convenient – The Garmin 235
I would really love the Garmin Fenix 3 please, so I can take advantage of the multi sport features. As I found myself enjoying the multi sports events more rather than just single discipline. I think winning this draw would be amazing and help me to fulfil my experience. Thank you. Have a Happy New year.
GoPro Hero Session. It’s hard to justify some of these expensive toys with two kids under 4, but an action cam I could use for family hikes, snowshoeing, vacations and of course on my road bike to capture some video evidence when I’m inevitably splattered all over the road by one of our horrible local drivers.
A new trainer, any trainer. I’ve moved from central Texas to central Pennsylvania and the winters are way less fun up here.
I’d get a scarf, because Girl hates then I take hers. But i was dreaming about speed/cadence sensors to my fenix.
Powermeter like powertap p1 or smart trainer like kickr snap…all the way it Will be a big deal!!!
Enjoy everyone
I would get the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter.
I would get the garmin 235 for my wife who decided to train for a half marathon, and maybe some accessories for the Virb I got from Santa!
4iiii power meter, because to take training more serious, power is needed to measure progress!
Tacx NEO – it’s getting cold outside!
Garmin 235 – I have an old 210 that I love but it is time to upgrade. The optical heart rate would solve my struggle with heart rate straps that are more painful than useful.
I’d buy myself a Garmin Forerunner 235, because even though my Forerunner 15 works just fine it would be great to have the luxuries of bluetooth uploads, heart rate monitoring and access to Connect IQ apps.
I’d likely get the Fenix 3, thanks for a great blog.
I would get the Cycleops JetFluidPro Indoor Cycling Trainer Winter Training Kit. A trainer would give me more time on the bike = better peace of mind!
I’ve always wanted a power meter for outdoor training and races – especially to keep my tendency to push too hard in check – and this would help me get there!
A smart trainer cause mine is dumb
I’d get a sram wireless group set or 4iii power meter.
I would like the Garmin 520
Probably the 920xt
I would like to get a Powertab powermeter, why: get better training results
Probably a Garmin 920XT, no excuses then for getting into Tri! although a Fenix 3 will also make it :-)
Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire. I want to switch to more trail running.
Im still lacking a decent bike gps so an m450 or edge 520 would be nice. Might use the rest to pay of some wheels :)
Edge 520, or perhaps a Wahoo, to replace the Forerunner 305 on my handlebars.
Garmin Edge 1000. Because it is new.
I need a simple running and cycling gps, but really hoping to see some new swim tech out of CES. A Garmin 230 Swim with a pool app could awaken the force!
I would get a new either a garmin gps watch or garmin lights/radar for the bike. Can never have enough garmin technology.
I would go with a Smart Trainer, either Kickr or Neo to ride against my friend virtually during the dull moments of the snowy winter.
A rose gold Fenix because it looks so pretty.
Would like to pick up either Garmin 230 or Tacx Vortex, to help with winter training.
Garmin Fenix 3 shappire :) It just looks right
Garmin Edge 520… and a Red Rider BB Gun.
I would love to get a power meter so I could train properly, and for ease of transfer between my winter hack and my race bike I would get some power tap p1s! Thanks
I would buy a new Garmin because they are awesome.
I would buy myself some new running clothes! My running clothes are at least 8 yrs old! Yikes! And, I’d give $100 to one of my coached athletes to let them buy themselves something awesome!!
Bike case would have been great
Garmin Edge 520…I’d like to integrate HR-based training into outdoor rides
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 235 for my wife. She got me a 230 for Christmas, per DCR’s excellent recommendation, and I love it. She doesn’t like HRM straps (interferes with running bra), so the 235 with the optical HRM would be good for her.
Need power meter for the tri bike!
I will use it to get new ………
It would be a down payment on a wahoo kickr! A lot of winter left in Michigan
Probably a new trainer of some sort since the mounting handle off my cycleops broke pretty much the first time I ever used it.
I would upgrade to a new Garmin Forerunner as my current Garmin does not have Connect IQ.
I will get the Elite Qubo Digital Trainer or the Garmin 520 to help with my training.
I’d likely put it towards a power meter, maybe the P1 pedals.
Probably two Go Pro Sessions. I’ve enjoyed having a Garmin Virb on the front of my bike, but front and rear with improved quality would be cool.
Fenix 3, $towards a P1 or C1 or an epix
Garmin 235 – I would like to try out the new optical HR sensor.
Tacx Vortex to replace my old “dumb” trainer.
Garmin Fenix 3 because I’ve been drooling over it since it was released. Perfect ask around watch that matches my lifestyle of workouts, trail running, backcountry.
I would Clever Training for a suitable bike trainer, (to get me through the winter(
I would put my gift card towards the gift that keeps on giving: Wahoo Kickr Bike Trainer.
I would’ve loved to have been able to get my dad the 4iiii Power Meter. Maybe this will help!
The Garmin edge 1000 so i can’t get lost!
a 920xt for me and nike fuelband for my son
I would get the Garmin 920XT HR because I am currently training for my first 70.3 and would like to be able to track all my activities in one place.
A power meter. I have only one – my hometrainer – so I can train with power only in winter.
I could use a new 920xt. The 310 probably won’t last much longer.
A Edge 520 for my boyfriend to pair with the tacx vortex smart that I gave him for Christmas
Garmin Fenix 3 – So I can compare it to my Ambit 3
I would buy some bike tools and a bike stand…. Getting expensive at the local shop.
I’d probably get a Fenix3 or the new Garmin 235. I currently have an M400 which works fine, but I’m somewhat interested in accurate optical HR, there’s lots of additional features on these two watches, and they honestly just look a lot nicer than the M400 (especially the sapphire Fenix….)
I’d purchase the Garmin 920XT. I’ve recently started training for my first season of triathlon and since reading your product review of 920 it’s all I can think about!!!
A trainer or a Garmin for my bike – something to get me through the snowy winter – or a new toy to look forward to for the summer :)
I would love a new Harmon just because I love new technology!
New garmin 520, my old 800 has seen better days
I would buy the vivosmart HR and a triathlon heart rate strap to better pay attention to my recovery and my heart rate during swimming workouts
I would buy a Polar M450 and some Sunglases because I am just finishing my roadbike and I need a bikecomputer.
I would put it towards a smart trainer bc I need to be ‘smarter’ with my indoor training management….
Garmin 920. I have a 910 and I want to upgrade to the 920 so that I can easily upload my workouts so my coach is not yelling at me about not doing. Thank you
In the New Year, part of my resolution is to do a few smaller scale triathlons, so a bike computer would be very useful. Specifically, the Garmin Edge 1000, since the round trip route creation feature will keep me from getting lost :)
Bike trainer for sure – long winter evenings…
I think I would go for a garmin 520 or perhaps varia taillight
I would definitely get the Fenix 3, as I’ve started swimming as well, and my current watch only tracks running.
I’d be very happy with a bike computer (probably garmin edges series), because on a bike I can’t read my triathlon watch easily and I don’t like quick release kits (too bulky)…
I would get a pair of On-cloud and a trainer to train during bad weather. :)
Thanks DC and CleverTraining!
I’d put it towards a Stages power meter
Fenix 3 and socks it is, then ;)
I would by a new Garmin Forerunner for my self, since my 12-year old son has kidnaped my Forerunner 620 and will not let it go. And a second one for his kid sister so she can track here trail running and orienteering competitions with a GPS of her own. Probably a FR 630 for me, and a FR 230 for her.
Like to upgrade from Garmin Edge 500 to Garmin Edge 1000 as with new power meter want bigger screen for more info display.
Fenix 3 for me….
A new trainer! Need to offset all those Christmas cookies :D
I want to bring metrics into my training for 2016 so Garmin Vector 2(s) would be a great addition to my setup.
BePro !!!!!
I would probably invest in a power meter of some sort…
I would probably put it towards a power meter. Which one, I’m not sure though.