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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 probably go with the Garmin Forerunner – a good device for my running and HRM needs.
Well Garmin or Polar watch would be very nice indeed.
I´ve been good all year but santa didn´t leave a GPS watch in my stocking. Would love a garmin fenix 3.
I’d get Fenix 3 accessories (thanks DCR for the alert on that!), as well as some tri gear for my bike (aero bars anyone?)
Definitely a Garmin 520
Would like to get the garmin 235 watch, as i’m tired of the chafing on my chest
from the HR strip on my 610.
Any form of power meter I could get to pair up with trainerroad and help me to meet my triathlon goals
FR630 to replace my 620, where the battery doesn’t last 5h for ultras anymore.
4iiii HRM and a trainer.
Garmin Fenix 3 of course! Got a chance to test it for a couple of weeks and found myself wearing it more often than my beloved FR610.
Any watch will be fine. ;-)
A 920XT, the barometer and vibration control on my 910XT just failed.
I’d get an Edge 520, would be a nice upgrade to my current Edge 500.
A power meter… ANY power meter. Apparently Santa didn’t have it in his budget to get me one this year. #ChristmasFail
the BSX Gen 2 Insight would make a fine addition to my collection of sports gadgets =)))
Probably a power meter (garmin vector)…it’s about time I get one!
A Fenix3 would be a great remplacement for my 220 which my wife wants.
i would love to get the forerunner 630 so I can track my trail runs.
My tream would be Garmin 635.
Hello,
Not yet a 100% sure what I will take, but it might be a cycling computer – given that my Joule has just died.
Take care
Jurgen
I would buy myself a Garmin Fenix
Wahoo kickr trainer. Because there is still plenty of winter left.
The new TACX NEO would be my pick to help me go through this late winter…
Will use it as a contribution towards purchase of powertap p1. Started cycling 6 months ago! Lost 12kg, Got all the stuff i need, Am in top 10% of my age category on most segments in my region. Price has been the barrier to get the power meter but with a $500 contribution I will go for it
Scosche RHYTHM+ Armband because the one I have keeps failing.
That rose gold Fenix 3 is beautiful and will keep me accountable as I rebuild after taking time off for surgery!
I’d get a Garmin Epix or Fenix 3 Sapphire.
I’ve always wanted one but I would never be able to afford it! They are awesome watches.
Hahaha, the autocorrect feature wants to correct ‘or’ to ‘and’
I love the 630. Yeap!
I’d use it to pick up some swim training tools as I need all the help I can get. Too bad there’s not a coach to rent there.
I’d get the 4iiii, since I’ve never trained with a power meter and would like to start in the new year.
Garmin Forerunner 630, in need of an upgrade.
I would like to have a smart Tacx trainer to go with my Garmin Edge 520
I would go for a Garmin Fenix 3 Saphir to back up my Garmin Swim HR strap.
I would be very happy for a Fr 630.
Fenix 3!
Tough call.
A 4iii pm or a 920xt.
Although the box sounds cool too…
Stuff it, a 4iii pm for the win.
Fenix 3 with an HRM Tri and Swim – so i can shift this Christmas weight and see how crazy my heart is going while winter swimming :)
I asked for a Polar V800 and got socks.
I’d like to upgrade my trusty Garmin Fenix to the “new” Fenix 3: the much improved Bluetooth connectivity is the main reason, but I also like the new look ;-)
I’d love some awesome new running gear for the winter season (Santa didn’t bring me any ;( )
A Fenix3! I got started with a Vivosmart over the summer to track my running, but now that the bug has caught, I’m ready to up my game and get something that will track more things, especially GPS.
Tacx Vortex Smart, to change up the indoor training with the Kinectic Road Machine that I have had for 12+ years.
I would love 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter!
I would buy Garmin Fenix 3 – heard so much good about them. Or I would be more pragmatic, buy Suunto Ambit 2S HR and add some shoes (Merrell Bare Access 4, maybe eve two pairs for that awesome price) and some other cheaper stuff.
Fenix 3, what a wonderful watch
I would really like a Garmin 920xt tri package. It would be awesome!
I would get the Garmin Epix for sure!
Garmin Edge 520 would come handy for my road bike :)
Garmin 520 + others. I need a new head unit of some sort to go with my new power meter :)
Garmin 630 please! I want some running dynamics
i’d get one of the new Garmin watches
Maybe a Wahoo Kickr or some other new bike trainer.
Tacx Vortex Smart Trainer as I will try to get some good online gaming and training sessions this winter.
Not sure exactly what i’d get as I have many wants/needs.
It would have to be a power meter. Time to get serious in 2016
Would love a wahoo kickr as, well, winter is coming.
I would love to train with the new Garmin Forerunner 235 with the optical HR monitor! I have been using the 910XT and love it, but I have a hard time keeping the HR strap from slipping down, especially on long runs.
Ray — been following your blog for about 6 years — you’re awesome. Please keep it up!
I would put it towards a Tacx Vortex Smart so that I can keep cycling though the winter months!
I would take a Garmin Edge 520
I would like either the GoPro4 Silver or the Garmin Fenix 3. Motivation to get back into photography and continue trail running. They are a good upgrade to my cell phone and FR220.
A Fenix3 to replace my Forunner 910XT
i would get a garmin fenix. asked for one from the wife, but she wasn’t interested in getting it for me
I’d love to have any of the garmin watches, mine is starting to get old and its battery life is getting shorter.
Powertap G3 power meter. I would like crank based PM, but none of it is compatible with my shortened Apex cranks. Speedplay Frog is love so pedal PM is also no way.
I love Fenix 3
Elite Arion Digital Electromag. For winter, and really bad weather.
I would love to have Fenix 3
New treadmill
Fenix 3 for me, because my motoactv is getting old!
Garmin 225!!! I would love to have~!
I would love to win so I can buy a new Garmin tri watch!
Garmin FR630 or Fenix + some new running gear.
A new watch because I like ogling stats, the gear because I’m in need of something waterproof (we’re having a lot of rain in the UK this year – even for the UK!)
I would love a garmin 225. Thanks
A Suunto Ambit 3 run with HR, to replace my old T1.
Garmin fenix 3. Because the fenix 2 I have is breaking down.
Of course I’d like the Fenix3. Why? I still love Garmin despite my Fenix1 busting its GPS chip after slightly more than a year of usage. (For the record; the did replace the entire unit out of warranty, free of charge).
I’d think I’d go for a smart(er) trainer. Santa said I already had enough tech toys. Judgmental elf.
I would take a new garmin 235 for my girl, cause I am really happy with mine!
Forerunner 230…it looks like the perfect upgrade to my 220
A Garmin Edge 1000, I would like to explore more sites near my hometown by bikepacking. It would be the perfect partner
a Garmin 235 to replace my Garmin 405 which is definitely getting near to the end of its very productive life
would have liked the fenix 3 however received a BOSU ball.
Garmin Fenix 3 because I’m in need of a new watch, and why not get the fanciest one I can find?
Fenix3
I’d like some sort of trainer!
Almost certainly a Fenix 3 – it’s mud-running time in the Pacific Northwest.
The Fenix 3 because I want to try the Rowing apps on Connect IQ. Not that I would row faster or better but just because…
Powertap P1 power meters. I plan to buy a used Tri bike in the spring to compete in my first Ironman in the fall of 2016 and the P1 pedals would help me train more effectively for the bike portion.
Love your reviews and Clever Training
I would love to get the 4iii power meter as well. It would be my 1st foray into power!
Forerunner 235, please.
A GPS watch would really help to try and get break 3hrs for the marathon
I’d get the Scosche Rhythm+ HR band. One for me and one for my wife, so I wouldn’t have to worry anymore about chest strap digging into my skin!
I would like to have Garmin Edge 520 because … the handlebars on my bike are so empty!
Garmin rear radar…
Garmin Epix for my GF, to stop her moaning my F3 is too big for her wrist.
Probably a Garmin Forerunner 630 if I’m lucky… *crosses fingers* …and Happy New Year to all!
I would like a stage power meter. Or any power meter.
Just got my new Giant road bike and power meter is one of the “to buy” items.
Quarq Elsa…. Because I need another power meter
I would get a Garmin Index to match my vivoactive. I’m tired of inputting my weight every morning.
A new smart trainer. The Tacx Vortex Smart Interactive Smart Indoor Cycling Trainer with Electro Brake!
A Garmin 920Xt, for my wife’s first half Iron Man this summer.
I would upgrade to the Polar V800 GPS watch or an equivalent