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Big Agnes Flying Diamond Tent Wine/Tan id get this
I would love to give the 935 a try. Hopefully Garmin will add Galileo support soon on that puppy.
I would likely opt for a pedal-based power meter like the Garmin Vector 3’s.
I’d upgrade my old Garmin 500 to a Wahoo Elmnt Bolt, because its time for an upgrade!
Looking to pick up a hero 6 and/ or the new osmo 2!
I would get a GoPro Hero6 so I can finally record my commutes and have footage of dangerous cagers (cars) that I come across.
Hi Ray
I would love the garmin 3 pedal/pedals. I am preparing for my first full Ironman race and they would be a great help.
Thank you
Constantinos
Either a power meter or a new gps running watch for the better half.
Awesome! M600 for running with music!
The Garmin 935 would be a nice jack pot because nothing’s better than a new watch for a new season!
I’d finally get a power meter!
Hmm I would get a polar m430 for my better half and some small gadget for me ;)
Probably most practical would be a edge 520, but a GoPro Hero 6 might be a good idea also
vector 3 for sure :-)
Would put the prize towards a set of Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
I World love The Garmin FR935
Fenix 5 because it will make me faster apparently. Thanks
This is a tough one. I would either get the GoPro Hero6 or put it towards from Garmin Vector pedals. The GoPro because I am about to head out on a cruise and would love to have that thing for scuba and snorkeling in the reefs, and for other action once I get back. The Vector pedals because it has just been too long since I had a power meter on my outdoor bike, and with getting back into hardcore training again, it’s a tool I need.
I want a new running watch
Favero Assioma OR Garmin Vector 3 to train clever ;)
Getting the gopro 6, why? Because I dont have one yet..
I would love to get the Garmin Vector 3’s, as I’m in desperate need of a new set of pedals..
I would grab a heart rate monitor or perhaps a GoPro
New running watch…. for running
Definitely a new Garmin Edge 1030. Really want one, but can’t justify spending that much right now…
Oh my…I’d use it to lower the price on a Wahoo Kickr or a Garmin 1030…both are well out of my price range.
Hi, Ray!!!! I would get a GARMIN FENIX 5 to complete my training for the coming Berlin Marathon 2018, where I will try to set a new PR, better than my running friend ;)
FR935
Ray, you Da Man
FR 645. Love my FR 230, but 24/7 HR is something that’s been on my radar for a while now.
Garmin edge 1030
I would really love to upgrade my aging bike computer and win Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt. I feel like from everything that you wrote last year, Wahoo would fit my needs so much better than Garmin. Upgrade like that would definitely help with my winter training woos. Thanks for all your hard work Ray!
Garmin Edge 1030. We have a self-supported tandem tour coming up and it would be a great addition to the rig.
I’d get a sports watch so fancy people will assume I’m an awesome athlete. At least until they actually see me run.
Thanks DCR! I would absolutely get a Garmin 935. Or maybe half a Wahoo Kickr trainer.
I would get a smart trainer. So tired of riding the old school trainer
In the market for a smart trainer. With the credit I would probably splurge and get a Kickr/Hammer/Drivo range.
I would love the vector 3 pedals!
Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter
Why? it is an awesome product that can be switched from road bike to tri bike….even the bike of the furture (you know n+1 and all ;)
Garmin Vector 3 power meter, to train more effectively indoors!
A power meter would be great :-)
Hi Ray,
May be a 935, or a powermeter, or turbo trainer… Hard to set on a definite idea.
or $500 worth of socks.
I’d get a new GPS watch, probably the Suunto Spartan Sport, since my wrist technology is getting old in the tooth.
Garmin Fēnix 5s (for my wife’s summer ultra plans)
I’ll take an element bolt please!
A GoPro! Ive always wanted one and this is my chance!
Garmin Fenix 5X
I would put the money towards a Stages DA dual sided crank!
Garmin Fenix 5 – just because it looks fab.
Well, if I am the lucky one, I will probably get an Edge 530, or one of the new suuntos, or a power meter. mmmmm….endless options…….Thanks Ray!
I would start with the new Scosche strap and go from there! Maybe a GoPro, maybe a new watch, who knows?
I would have to say a power meter would be nice…I don’t have one.
biketrainer, more specifically a third of one 8)
Garmin 645 music for my lovely wife to whom F5s is too heavy and Scosche rhythm 24 pre-order for myself as I REALLY don’t like HR starps :)
I’d love a new Garmin Fenix. Why? Because my birthday is next week and I need something better to track my runs than simply nike+ on my phone. Thanks, Ray!
Hey, I’d be looking at a fitness tracker and trainer to help me on my weight loss journey to a healthier & better me!
Perhaps a Garmin Fenix 5.
SRAM e-Tap groupo would be nice to replace my old 7900 DA groupo.
I’m so much in need of a solid action camera. Think the Garmin Virb 360 will do
Very interested in a new bike computer!
I Think I’d go for several things.
A Wahoo Tickr X
Finis Agility paddles.
Or maybe just a Garmin Fenix 5,,,,,
I’ve been solidly in the Garmin camp, but I’d to try out one of the Wahoo Bolt bike computers to see if I’ve been missing anything.
Hello
I would get a fenix 5x or a sunto spartan hr
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Would love a GoPro to record my bike commute to work.
Whew, I don’t know, maybe a Tacx trainer?
Probably a Fenix 5 or a 935XT. My 910XT is on its last limb :-)
I’d be getting a Wahoo Bolt! Thanks Ray!
I would really like to add a power meter to my arsenal of numbers to analyze. I am not sure if it would make me faster, but I would be more interesting.
I would like to get the Garmin Vector 3 for my wife. She has been wanting a power meter in order to compare her power compared to mine.
The new GoPro câmera because i love tec
A Garmin 935 of course
I would get a Garmin 935 because my 910 has seen better days. Time for an upgrade!!
I’d likely get some extra running sensors like a hrm. I love my f5x
Santa didn’t get the word that I wanted a Garmin 1030 and a Wahoo Kickr…a little help would be awesome.
The 4iiii powermeter. Because i could use one :)
I’d probably get a few different items:
– Fitbit Aria 2 Wi-Fi Smart Scale
– Running Shoes & Clothes
Scosche fénix 5,power meter.. I do love gadgets!
No idea… a spartan ultra ? A go pro?
I would get the Garmin 935! Time for an upgrade.
I would try a garmin 5 or 935 or sunto baro
Hello!
I would like Garmin 5 small.
Thank you!
Replace my old PowerBeam Pro trainer, it’s getting very flaky
I guess I’d go for the Garmin Vector 3 pedals or the Gopro Hero 6 Black to either improve my training or film myself trying to get better.
Oh, oh, oh, please Garmin 645 with PINK band! And Scosche Rhythm 24 for my dearest husband!
Feeling lucky while recovering from surgery with a cast for another 4 weeks. Most likely a power meter or a wahoo bolt to replace the Garmin that has battery draining issues of some sort.
Thanks Ray. Garmin Vector 3 pedals, or at least part of them.
I’d get a gopro to record my bike training rides. Thanks!
I would probably buy a Wahoo Bolt, because my Forerunner simply isnt good enough for biking!
A Suunto Warhols.
If I won, I’d buy a new running watch, probably a Forerunner 235 as the GPS doesn’t work on my current one, and put the rest to a new HR monitor!
A Garmin 645. Thanks for the giveaway
New quark power meter
Howdy DC Rainmaker,
would love a Garmin Vector 3 power meter!
great promotions!
cheers,
Rayden
Thanks DCR. I’d get a Garmin 645 to upgrade my dying 620. Regards, Tim.
Oh man this would be sweet!
I’d get a Garmin Fenix 5 watch!. Why? I mean, do you really need to ask? That watch is awesome! Plus, my 2018 training goal is a 100-mile mountain ultra so – navigating through the Irish hills would be a bit easier!
I would like to get Garmin Vector 3 pedals. I just bought a new bike and then realized my old stages powermeter does not fit there. :( These pedals would save a huge money!
The FR 645.
Because its new, and the 935 doesn’t have Garmin Pay.
hi,
Garmin Vector 3 power meter please!
10x,
Cris
I would absolutely love a power meter for my bike to help me train for my first Ironman race.
i would like a suunto spartan
A power meter is what I need, vector 3 my favourite
I need garmin vector for improve my performance