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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 most likely pick a Garmin Forerunner® 735XT. I currently use a 920XT and would like to try the wrist based HR.
New Garmin GPS Watch, the old one died and I haven’t replaced it yet.
New Garmin running watch please, not sure which one but sure I could spend many hours choosing if I have $500 to play with!
Probably go towards a new trainer or power meter
A Fenix watch would be really nice to get as a replacement for my garmin 235.
I am in need of a new trainer. So that is what I would use it for
I would get an Edge 820 because my old one is on the fritz.
I think I’d venture into power with that PowerTap C1.
New smart trainer, old trainer is wearing out and winter is here.
I’d like a kickr.
As an ultra runner, I’ve been eyeing the Fenix3HR for a while now.
I’d finally get a HR monitor for my fenix 3
Fenix 3 HR sapphire, know how hard I’m working and looking good while doing it,
So hard to choose! Probably a Hero5, or maybe help with a new trainer, or wait – a power meter!
The 4iiii Precision Power Meter, to pace myself up the climbs.
I’d get a a Garmin Fenix 3 HR or something similar so I can track some trail running!
Garmin 920xt with HRM strap, so I can track my HR during workouts for health reasons. It’s been a rough couple of years and this would be a great addition to my workouts as I hope to get back to more intense training soon! Although a pair of JayBird wireless headphones would be in the running too…
The Tacx flow – I’ve been looking at the direct drive trainers for a couple of years now, and this one looks to have a good mix of capabilities for the price.
New Smart Trainer for Ironman training.
I’ll probably buy an Fênix 3 HR.
I would pick a Garmin FR 630 because of all the running specific features but it’s still wearable on a daily basis.
Bike computer made by Garmin. It can help me with training for my first tri :-)
garmun fenix 3hr… best and complete thing ever.. a perfect companion…
I didn’t get a new smart trainer for Christmas. Looking for something to train on the IMChoo course without being in Chattanooga .
Want: fenix 3 hr
Why: Really really want it and don’t want to wait 7 years for my 50th Birthday to be given it ;)
I would get a Garmin Fenix 3 HR. I had a Basis Peak watch. It was such a fantastic, accurate and unobtrusive device that monitored HR 24/7 plus sleep, etc. But alas…it was killed with fire.
GoPro Hero5 – have a trip to Hawaii coming up where that would be incredibly useful and fun. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
A power meter would be nice !
I think a Fenix would be a good end of year gift:o)
Probably a small drone.
A device to swim and walk.
Garmin vivofit for the family
I think I would take a Fenix 3 or something for mi bike.
I’d get the Fenix III hrm. I love my fenix 3 and would like to leave the heart rate monitor strap at home.
I would most likely get a new Garmin Fenix watch for the 2017 season to help with my triathlon training and also for tracking my hiking/skiing.
A surprise for my wife …
Apple Watch
A Garmin 735XT so that I can stop wearing HR chest straps.
I would certainly get the Tacx Flux because my noisy Blue Twist wakes up my neighbour when I crave a pain session in the middle of the night.
A Vivofit 2 would be good for me.
Hi, would like to upgrade from a forerunner 10, to a watch which picks up a signal quickly and will sync to my iPad without hassles every time. Thanks
If I had to choose, I’d probably go for the fenix 3 HR and a few new pairs of socks.
Why?
I’ve always wanted to give Garmin another go for my budding running goals. Plus you can never have too many pairs of socks!
I’d get a power meter, any power meter. Probably a stages for my cyclocross bike.
My next purchase is going to be a Garmin 520. I’d probably put the rest toward a power meter or smart indoor trainer.
I would love a new trainer. Mine chews thw heck out of my tires during wet season!
I would get a new garmin forerunner-most likely 630 with heart rate monitor
I would get a Powertap P1 power meter, to improve my cycling time for the next IronMan.
I would take one of the Suunto sportwatches.
Having accidentally bought my wife sensors that didn’t work with her cycle computer last year, I’d have to spend it on a Garmin Edge 520 or 820 to make it up to her.
Edge 820. I moved to a new town, so having map capabilities would help a lot.
Garmin Hrm Swim and Tri bundle :)
I would get a new Garmin cycling computer, most likely the edge 820
My 620 is pretty beat up these days… but what to get next? soooo many choices!
Well if it’s free. I’d go for the Wahoo Fitness Bike Desk.
I would get a stages XT powermeter for my MTB
GoPro HERO5, to document my outings in style! Thanks, Ray!
I would like a powermeter. Maybe a powertap P1…
Garmin Forerunner 735XT looks good to me. We would break many new records.
I wouldn’t say no to an upgrade to my Garmin 500. Happy Holidays all
Upgrade my bike computer!
I’d like to have the Garmin F3 HR
A powermeter..
I would get a cycling trainer, preferably Zwift-ready – likely Tacx – or I would put the money towards the purchase anyway. Thank you and Happy New Year!
Probably the wahoo trainer as a) I can’t afford one and b) my old turbo is that used I get seasick as it rocks side to side so much!
I’d go for a Garmin fenix 3 HR to be rid of the hassle with the HR-strap when skiing, wwkayaking and other outdoor activities with many bulky layers of clothes and gear.
I would absolutely get a Garmin Fenix 3 – I started weekly open water swims between lap swimming and my vivoactive isn’t able to handle the open water swim measurements. Plus, I’m on my second vivoactive watchband which is currently held together by electrical tape – the chlorine in the pool eats away at these bands.
Beer.
Or maybe a new Garmin so that I can use it’s excellent turn by turn navigation feature to find said hoppy awesomeness after a long day in the saddle.
I would really like Garmin fenix 3 HR. The old watch has a really bad battery and need a new one.
A new trainer. Probably a Wahoo KICKR SNAP.
I think i’d buy a gopro, because I love photography and want to use one in the ocean.
A few of my running shoes need replacement soon. So probably a pair of nike zoom streak 6 and i am stil tempted to buy the 735xt
I would get either a power meter (Power tap hub with discs, or maybe the crank mount) or the Virb, as my bike is already pretty well set up, and for other stuff I have a Fenix 2 that works well.
I would go for a hero 5 black!
I would upgrade to a Stages Power Meter and start rolling some serious road…….
I’d get a power meter. Not sure which one yet.
I’d like a pair of Inov-8 Unisex X-Talon 225, because I want to start mountain running
I’d get me a dang ol’ Garmin 735xt Tri Bundle. uh huh.
running shoes! And a fancy gadget watch
Wahoo Kickr–to keep the training strong and get revenge on Eric
I am planning to buy a trainer since it is too hard to ride outdoors during winter.
Tacx satori smart is leading my list, cheapest “smart” trainer.
Would be very happy to order a bike trainer – nice gift to use during the winter period :) Thanks.
I’d get either a Fenix 3 HR watch or Hero 5 Black.
I would like Fenix3 HR, because it is the upgraded version of Fenix3, which I already have.
bought myself a FR235 and super happy with it – on winning I’d have to decide between the GoPro I’ve always wanted or go practical to replace my earphones. thanks for the giveaway!
Garmin edge820 as an upgrade to my old edge 800
Go Pro and if they have one a kid sized helmet. Wanna get how my kid looks at the world like I’m the commercial!
I would get a Garmin 920xt. I really love gadgets!
A power meter for sure! I don’t have one yet.
rotor power meter
5 pairs of running shoes
That Vivoactive HR would be good enough for me!
I would go for a bike computer probably a Garmin 520
After losing my garmin edge, a replacement would be handy.
If I shall replace my Garmin Vivoactive HR, than it would be with Garmin 735XT.
I would go for a Garmin 820 bundle.
After so long, a GoPro Hero5 Black to take some cool pic. ;)
I`d love to buy me the Sportswatch garmin F235 or maybe a nice Powermeter :-)
I`d go for a garmin edge 820
I’d get a GoPro Hero 5 Black
Power meter! Gotta get those results.