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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 get some powertap wheels
VivoActive 3 for me!
I’d put it toward the purchase of a pedal based power meter. Likely the Garmin Vector 3.
935 tri bundle; just picked up a swimming course
Thank you Ray for the GoPro 6!! Appreciated ;)
This would sure make the Tacx Neo more palatable to my wife!
Vector 3 probably, because I was told I “need” one…
Probably a Garmin 935 or Fenix 5. Decisions decisions…
I would get a smart turbo
Thanks DCR!
I’d use the credit towards a Wahoo smart trainer, so I can keep warm here in the Pacific Northwest.
Stages power meter for Cannondale Si Crank. I have too many c’dale cranks and would like to be able to swap power around!
I’d get the FR935 to replace my tomtom spark!
Power Meter! Not sure which one but $500 will make me start doing a little research!
Why? Because everyone says you should have one….
Garmin Forerunner 935
A Giro Vanquish Mips in Matte Glacier. Aero helmet because free speed is the best speed, and MIPS because my current helmet is 6 years old.
A Gopro 6 would make me more happy.
I would grab the GoPro Hero6 Black and accessories for a bikepacking adventure I have coming up this summer in the Black Hills of South Dakota! Thanks Ray for always giving back to your readers!
I would buy the new Rhythm 24 HR sensor after mine died last night during my trainer session!
The FR935 is on the bucket list, just because it is the best option right now. And socks…lots and lots of socks. Is free time for sale also? Count me in then!
I’d get the 2-pack Watteam POWERBEAT Power Meter. That way, both my brother and I could get power meters!
I need a good tri suit. Because I don’t have one. And maybe some SAXX.
I could use a new power meter for my road bike. Garmin Vector 3 … please.
An ELEMNT bolt because it’s faster
Towards a Direct drive trainer. I’d have to decide which one to get but that is part of the fun! I have. Wheel-based trainer and would like to try a direct drive one!
Cheers!!
vector 3s!!!
I need some new gadgets to keep me motivated!
Probably a new bike computer, Edge 510 is starting to get a bit long in the tooth…
I’d get a Garmin 1030 bundle because I travel and it would make it easier to discover routes in unfamiliar areas.
A new Sportswatch would be nice :-)
I would get a smarttrainer wahoo kickr snap!
I would get a new garmin either 520 or 820, to upgrade from my current setup.
I would get Garmin Vector 3 pedals, a bike trainer, a swimsafe, a tri-suit, and possibly a bike computer. How much money do I have left?
The Garmin Vector pedals or the Garmin 645. A decision I would be beyond excited to get to make. :) Please, oh please, oh please.
I’d get the new Garmin 645M!
FR935 to get testing the “Garminverse” compared to current “polarverse” that I’ve been in past 5 years
thx Ray
need a new watch to replace my 310XT. probably Garmin 645
Garmin Vivosport – I love my Vivosmart HR+ and it is just like it but better and newer!
I would get a fenix 5, because i love trail running but im a broke college student and currently rock a vivosmart lol
Dual sided Garmin Vector 3, so I can bring the pedals with me on epic cycling vacations!
I would buy a Forerunner 935 to finally have Optical HR
Elite Direto or a new bike computer
Garmin Vector 3 power meter to add power to my n+1 bike.
Garmin Fenix! Because its awesome!
Power meter. To train more intelligently.
I am interested in the Garmin Vector 3 power meter pedals
Vector 3 would be a nice replacement for my Stages PM since they want $200 to replace the pod. All because the shabby quality of the batt compartment clips broke that keep the door latched… Tired of my duct tape solution
Garmin Vector 3 because I need an upgrade from my current BePro pedals :-)
I’d go with a cycling computer. I just dropped triathlon and am now doing just road races. It’s funny how the 920 was perfect for that enterprise, but how wrapping it around the bars just seems…off.
First problems, I guess. I’ll shut up now.
I’d pick up a pair of Vector 3 pedals for my better half.
Vector 3 would be nice – although a smart trainer would probably be more useful.
Thanks Ray, I’d probably get a Fenix5, a jump up from my vivoactive HR, never liked the look of it.
An upgrade to a Garmin Fenix 5 would be great
A new Garmin 935 — because, why not?
I would get a Garmin 645 or 935 because why not!
Garmin Vector pedals…because power is good.
Always needing new / more footwear!!!!
Get a new GoPro to film all my awesomeness!!!
I would buy the Vivoactive 3 as my Vivoactive(1) is perfect but lacks floors climbed.
I am thinking I like the GoProd
I would get a GoPro!
A Garmin 935. Need to replace my old watch.
I’d get a powermeter for my racing bike
I would get the Wahoo Bolt and a Garmin watch.
I’d get myself A New Suunto
Likely get a 935 or similar for my son as his old 310 is on it’s last legs
Hey, I’ll take Fenix 5. Thx, bye.
Thanks Ray. Probably a GoPro, por favor.
gopro hero6, always wanted one, but always found better ways to spend my money ;-)
Garmin Vector 3’s a must. They would give me POWA!
I think the Garmin vector 3 Power Meter Pedals would be a good addition to my roadbike :-)
GoPro hero 6 black!
I’d get a gopro
A Garmin 935 for my wife
I’d love to try the Garmin Vector 3. Can you imagine if I won the giveaway??!?! They would be mine!!
There is a baby on her way over here so I’d love to record her first moves with a Go Pro Hero 6!
Definitely a new FENIX 5!
Going to get the forerunner 645m, I am liking the small form factors and music
I need a new race-day watch. Maybe a Fenix5? Why, because my old Fenix doesn’t hold battery power anymore.
Garmin Vector 3 pedals for the ease of installation and removal when I travel to a race.
I’d get the Fenix 5S to help me prepare for a 70.3!
The Vivosmart 3! No! The Polar M430 and M460 bundled together! No! Maybe the 920xt! No! The Fénix 3 HR! Wait. Never mind. Definitely the Vivosmart 3…
… I think.
I’d get a Quarq power meter. I’d really like to measure my power more accurately than the Stages.
Probably the Spartan Ultra. I need a watch for training!
My wife needs a new watch for swimming (pool and openwater) and cycling, and some running
I think I would get a suunto watch for my wife and I
Hero 5 Black, cuz we be going to Hawaii in 2 mos!!
GoPro Hero 6 – based on DCR’s action cam recommendations ;)
Would love to get a GoPro for upcoming snowboard trips.
Thanks for the chance.
Great!!! I’d love to have the GoPro Hero 6 Black!!!
I need GoPro Hero6 Black
I’d use it towards the Vector 3!
Garmin Vector 3, need a power meter and it fits my requirements.
If I were to win, I would use the prize to purchase a smart trainer (likely the Wahoo Kickr snap or the Tacx Neo if I’m feeling ballsy). I decided to jump from sprint/olympic tri’s into the world of 70.3 and full IM races this year to combat the doldrums that come along with being a CPA working 60-80 hours/week.
If I could wake up in the morning and hop onto my trainer, I could really maximize the already limited training time I have. PICK ME!!!
New Garmin FR 935 for new motivation .
I’d love a Garmin Fenix 5…I’m sure i wouldn’t use half the features though…
Tacx NEO trainer. The noise from my current trainer is driving my wife crazy. You can’t get anything quieter than the Tacx NEO. Trying to save my marriage here! Please help!
The Garmin 935 would be nice, for my daily run and swim to work…
Whelp, I think I’m looking for a large navigation-capable GPS such as the Garmin 1030
I love having sunntoooooooo in my hands!!
I would get get the Wahoo because my garmin Edge 520 is dying a slow death, and I’d like to try something new.
I am looking for some Vector 3 pedals. You can never have enough gadgets.