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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 hope to start new year with a beatiful gift!!!! :-)
I have to own a Gopro 4 this year! I know I will win this time! Will see if the universe agrees.
Power meter – I don’t have one at the moment but, as my three year old daughter would say, I want one… now.
I used before Garmin FR70 and now – Garmin 220.
I think for now the most interesting is Garmin 235. It combines sport and smartwatch features.
As most smartwatches lacks good sport features, especially GPS, HRM support via ANT or can’t talk directly to BT HRM.
For me Garmin 235 is optimal though a bit pricey. I suspect I will need chest HRM for more reliable heart rate data during workouts but I hope to have rest heart rate to see overall progress.
I’d probably get a couple of activity trackers for my parents (Fitbit Charge HR, Mio Fuse? I haven’t decided yet), see if I can get them a little bit more motivated on exercising.
Rose gold and white Fenix 3. Because it’s so pretty….
I’d get myself a fenix 3 to prove to the Mrs I’m not a heartless emotionally extinct muppett after not getting her a Christmas present!!! She doesn’t yet know about the trip to Northumberland I’ve booked for her 40th Birthday as a joint present.
I would get a Tacx Neo Smart Trainer. :)
Fenix3. I am running for about 2 years now. I would like to start adding my swim and bike data to the runs.
Waiting for the Garmin Fenix 4
A nice set of winter cloths for bike riding would be great..
Hello, I’d definitely go for Garmin Fenix3, cause no Garmin Fenix4!
I would get fenix 3 so I’ll be able to log all my swimming and running activities
A garmin 520 +Varia to be seen and see what’s coming from behind during the rides.
Hi, I would buy a Garmin fore runner 630 so I can replace the unreliable Sony smart watch 3 with its fiddly GPS.
Really wanted a Fenix 3 for Xmas, didn’t get one!
I would use it for all my running, swimming, MTB and fitness tracking
Maybe a Fenix 3. But if I win, I will give it more thought ;)
I would like a CatEye ANT+ Integrated Speed/Cadence Sensor. Why? Because I am unable to get this in India. :)
A 4iii’s power meter so I can actually measure my efforts.
I’d probably get a GoPro because I’m late to that show.
Fenix3 because Over the holidays my nieces and nephews cinvinced me, 58, to run 1/2 marathon with them and I better start training!
The FR235 because having heart rate data will make me run faster.
New bike lights…we are having an unseasonably warm winter in North East England, but the lack of good lights is still forcing me indoors onto the turbo!
Everyone wants a Fenix 3 and I’m just sitting here wanting a FR235 and a Gopro Session.
A Fenix 3 for more outdoors next year.
A GoPro to film rides and for trail runs.
I would go for a garmin 920xt tri bundle.
Fenix 3. The ultimate mix of function and style. Crossing my fingers!
Garmin 920 XT Tri Bundle. So that I can find out if my heart beats while I swim.
Fenix3, my FR910XT is not working anymore :/
Garmin 235… would be nice to run without a heart rate strap.
I’d probably buy a Suunto Ambit3 Sport plus a Scosche Rhythm+ for a “strapless” experience. I’d get the A3 with the HRM strap too, just in case… :)
A new HRM-Swim or HRM-Tri to go with my favorite new watch–the Fenix 3!
I’d get a Fenix 3 (just for looks, cause I own 920XT) + HRM-TRI. You just have to keep up the tradition of getting more and more stuff.. Happy New Year
I would love a Garmin Forerunner 235 for all day monitoring and when I go cycling. I have an original Fenix so would be nice to get some new tech!
I have the fenix3 still on my list
A new trainer so my husband and I can ride inside at the same time!
I’d get a Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire so that I can both look stunning and measurr my running and swimming performance.
I’d get a PowerTap C1 because it looks like a great power meter at an affordable price.. and for now it seems it can work with my Polar V650.
I want to buy one Garmin 1000 for my bike routes and for my training.
I would probably get Tacx Vortex as it is what would be most useful thing to get
I would like to get Garmin Vivoactive because I think that this gadget is totally the one I really need. Yeah, I need one gadget, no matter which, but I would be happy to have one gadget for my training (finally!)
I would get Garmin Forerunner 620
I would go for Fenix 3. Great everyday watch.
Maybe a Tom Tom runner with music and gps
I’d love to have the Garmin Forerunner 920XT; just because it’s the best triathlon watch!
I’d go for the Aerus Biospeed Lightweight Bike Travel Case. Need something for what is hoped to be a travel-filled 2016 with the bike.
a bike computer would be perfect for my new bike activity
A Garmin Fenix 3 for my wife’s triathlon training.
I’d be looking for a power meter for my bike (although the BSX insight has interesting possibilities).
I need conformation of my incredible effort, so a power meter please!
Beginner tri watch for me it is!
I will buy à fitbit Surge to replace the old garmin watch.
I already have everything I want and (far) more than I deserve.
If you randomly choose my entry, please donate the $500 certificate to a deserving cause.
Thanks for your good efforts in the past.
Would love the GoPro LCD Touch Balzac!
I will go with fenix 3!!
Thanks for the Giveaway
I would most likely get P1 or the Forerunner 235
Garmin Fenix 3.
I would go with the Garmin Fenix 3 because running with my Garmin Edge 520 is a bit… uncomfortable :D
I’d probably get the Fenix 3. Either that or the FR630. Currently own the Vivoactive, which I really like but it lacks some functions and also could look better.
A welcome contribution to some P1 pedals
Yep, that would be the 4iiii power meter
Elite Qubo Digital Bluetooth Smart/ANT+ Wireless Trainer. Because i need a new trainer my 10 year old cycleops is falling apart.
I would go for a Fenix 3, would work nice for training and I like the look as an everyday watch, still counting my steps
A Tacx trainer, because eventually it will get cold here.
An upgrade to a Garmin 630. But, maybe depending on the news from CES a new gizmo on preorder. Happy New Year
A new running watch, I guess the Forerunner 630, to replace my aging FR610.
Garmin Edge 1000, because I would like to test it and replace my old Edge 500!
The gopro session is high on my list
Trainer for my basement. I’ve got a new baby, so need to do more training from home.
I’d get a Fenix 3 for my upcoming trip to Iceland!
The Garmin 920xt tri package would be the bet for me
A contribution to some P1 pedals
Kickr, just got some snow, so will like one that can fit both my road bike and my mountain bike.
I would get the Finis Duo Underwater MP3 Player to try and incentivize me to get back in the water!
At this time I’d probably go with the Fitbit Surge (sadly no Windows Phone support from Garmin yet). But when it’s possible I would wait to see what Fitbit is going to tell us at the CES next week.
Does Clever Training sell time machines? If so, I’d use the credit towards one to go back a few months to when I was still in shape. Otherwise, a BSX Insight might help with getting things back in shape.
Garmin FR235. Time to upgrade from my tired old FR10
No powermeter or garmin edge 1000 found in my stocking
Fenix 3
A pair of P1 pedals would be perfect for the incomming season!!
I Love the Garmin Fenix 3!!!
I would love a new Garmin 520 bundle. I do a lot of group rides and I am looking for a better way to navigate than cue sheets. The Garmin would be perfect and adding a speed and cadence sensor would really help me train smarter!
I Hope to win !!!
I want to win to something to my husband!!
Garmin Edge 520 for the new road bike!
I would go for 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter
Towards a new trainer as my current one has broken down
I’d like a power meter. Don’t know yet which flavour.
4iiii Power Meter for me!
Id love a garmin edge 1000 because following courses on the 910xt just plain out sucks :)
Garmin Fenix 3, because using an edge 800 as a daily watch is a bit awkward
My 620 is starting to die, so a replacement or upgrade, plus the swim heart rate strap I think.
If only Clever Training had a cupcake section… work on that for 2016 ;-)
Happy new year!
I would get the Fenix 3!!!
I would defintely get the Fenix 3 if I won;)
I’d get a Fenix3, to lead me to a BQ in the spring followed by the start of ascending all 48 of the 4000 footers of NH in summah.
The Garmin HRM Swim and HRM Tri bundle to go with my new 920xt
A high end gps watch. Probably Fenix 3. I like the fact that it would work for running and also have some hiking and hunting applications as well.
Power meter and zipps!
Fenix 3, 630, or Ambit 3, running is so much funner will all of the stats.
Definitjy the Fénix 3 zafire the stainless Steel one