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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 would get GoPro Hero outdoor camera. To catch the adventure, to make a story, to have unique memories from journeys.
I woul buy a power meter, probably 4iii precision, so to improve my training sessions
Train (doing some intervals) and get prepared for HM at Egmond Netherlands on 8th January
It hard to pick, but I’ll likely either go with a new fitness watch for the wife since hers just died recently or a gopro to collect videos of my adventures while trail running or open water swimming.
I would put the money towards a power meter of some sort.
Round shaped dial excluded the Fenix and 735XT, so I would get the one and only ultimate 920XT for my multisport activities…
A new power meter (p1 pedals) because you need one to train properly
Power meter…
I would like a CamelBak Run Ultra 4 70oz Electric Blue/Poseidon to get more efficient hydration during long runs. cheers.
Coros helmet. The best replacement for my overdue bluetooth headset.
Hello and Merry Christmas!!
I’d probably gift myself a Garmin 735XT
Thanks for the giveaway
Pedro.
I would get the Powertap P1 power meter, the single side version. It would be awesome to train and ride with a powermeter!
I’d get a Garmin Edge 520, because my wife has taken over my Garmin 510.
I’d get a new smart trainer to supplement my rollers.
Garmin Edge 820 or 520, can’t go wrong with either of these.
A 920xt with the whole tri pack
Not going to lie…Fenix 3 Sapphire or Chronos is just freaking amazing! Battery life, durability, and features. Plus I love how they look. I really want something that can look professional and handle all of the activities I do. My 920 is awesome, but doesn’t really scream “business professional”.
Why…I would get the ELEMNT BIKE COMPUTER, TICKR HEART RATE, & RPM SPEED AND CADENCE BUNDLE. I don’t have any of those devices and think they would up my training and riding experience. Thank you
I’ve always wanted a Garman Fenix 3, but never had the money to buy one.
I got a pair of sleepers, and I wanted a fenix3.
I’d probably go for a new Garmin bike computer to help me navigate and not get lost all the time.
I’d get Fenix 3 HR to be monitored all the day
Would appreciate a Garmin 520 for cycling and being able to train smarter and not necessarily harder.
I’d go for upgrading to an Edge 520, some new pedals and shoes or maybe a power2max power meter.
Trainer with a power meter so I could video game it up on Zwift during the New England winter.
I would buy a FR 630 hrm!
smart trainer
Defenetly a power meter
Almost certainly a new Garmin watch to kickstart my training in 2017
I’d love a Garmin 735. Since I’m focusing on olympic distance, I don’t think I quite need this behemoth of a 920 on my wrist at all times. Plus, I mean, ……optical HR makes running without a shirt a little less strange :)
Definitely a new garmin watch
Something for my husband to get him fit!
I would get a Garmin varia vision set so my bike rides would be even “more geek”
A Garmin 820 so the mapping would be up to date.
My pick would be the Garmin Vector 2 pedals. The pedals sound like they are easy to install and use. The new pedals would also give me an excuse to upgrade to a Garmin bike computer. I have been using a Polar CS600 computer with the wind power sensors for many years, and would love some new tech for the New Year!
A Garmin FR235 because I signed up for 50k swimrun for my 30th birthday with a mind more optimistic than its body would suggest. I need all the help I can get.
Wow fab prize! I’d pick the Garmin vivomove for myself or maybe the Withings activity steel, I need a classy looking watch for work and the GoPro hero5 session for my husband!
I’d put it towards a nice pair of Powertap P1 pedals so I can start training with power.
Power Tap Pedals for training for the Etape
It would be awesome to get a power meter. That would help my training.
Garmin 520 because I am crazy about the strava segments
I would get the Garmin FR 735XT, never had a triathlon watch that can track pool and open water swims so it would be nice to finally get one!
I would love to get a Withings Aura Sleep System.
I’d love to get the 735XT :) My big & old chinese no-name watch needs replacement…
I want some nice Garmin watch with all day tracking and HR.
I would grab one of the latest garmin watches.
To have one of the indoor trainers would be great.
A smart trainer would definitely top the list for me.
Didn’t get a new bike computer because everyone I know knows I’m too picky for them to try shopping for :(
I want a smart trainer as my current trainer is 8 years old and has no smart capabilities.
I would like the DJI Mavic Pro so that I could get some more great shots of myself falling off a skateboard!
I was hoping to be able to get a Wahoo KICKR SNAP. Living in a cold climate can really limit my time on the bike outdoors, would love to be able to keep up the training during the winter!
a nice sports watch would be welcome.
Probably I would get one of the Polar watches.
Stages Power Meter!
Garmin Fenix
From your reviews, I keep coming back to the Garmin Forerunner 235. It seems like exactly what would serve me best for my activity level and interests.
Taxc Neo because Canadian winters are cold and snowy.
I need a new triathlon watch! The battery on my 910XT is going. And it’s just old…
735XT or fenix3 HR
I need a new tri-watch urgently!
I would get a new gps watch, either garmin or polar
go pro for me please!!
I would really love a Quarq power meter!
Garmin Vivo active HR
My training for marathon would benefit from being free from an HR strap ( chafing has gotten old).
Fenix III HR
Tom Tom Spark 3
Garmin FR235! I’ve never owned a running or smart watch, but this one has just about everything I want in one.
Garmin FR735 – need a new multi-sport watch that supports ANT devices!
I would get myself a GoPro Hero5 Black.
Spoiled for choice – either the a Garmin watch for me or a bicycle trainer for the wife. Fingers crossed!
I would love a powermeter!
A powermeter would be nice. Might keep me from being naughty next year.
Maybe a Garmin Vivoactive HR. Good luck everyone.
Power meter for either road bike or TT bike. I realized I’m too lazy to switch the current meter between two bikes.
Hi, I would like to get a new trainer, and this would be a good start!
I might also change my mind and get a gopro too.
I would go for a Garmin 735 or maybe towards a Fenix 3
I’d love a Garmin Edge 520 to be able to upload activities without having to plug into a computer as well as utilise ConnectIQ apps.
Time for a new GoPro.
Ill have my husband pick the most useful gadget for me
A Garmin 230, I suspect, though further thought might find something more creative.
Why? Because my wife loves her 230, and I think she’d find the 235 interesting, fun, and convenient.
Santa brought some new cranks, but forgot the power meter. 4iiii has the solution to my problem.
Forerunner 235 would be fine fine fine
Definitely a power meter
I’d go for the PowerTap P1 pedals. So sweet!
Garmin Vivoactive HR or one of the heart rate monitors that polls HR through the day. I’d like to see more data about my HR and activity patterns. Thanks!
Would love to get my hands on one of the new GoPros
I’ll get a HRM-TRI
a pair of P1 pedals to capture my massive power output
I’d probably ground myself with a new Garmin watch. My current unit has me in orbit at 65000 ft.
I would like to get a Fenix 3 HR to update my FR920XT :)
I would probably get a power meter. It is something I have held off purchasing until the prices come down.
I’d get a Garmin Forerunner 735 XT
I’d update to a newer GoPro
Garmin Fenix, love the hiking functionality and it looks bomber
The next Fenix 4/5 or maybe the next V800, M800?, to upgrade my M400
I would like to get a fenix 3HR to replace the FR735XT I used to have.
I’d get my husband a new gopro to replace the one he lost on vacation in the Alps.
Cycleops Hammer, baby! Hope everybody had nice holidays!
I’d love to upgrade to the Fenix 3 to branch out into tracking more than just my runs