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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.
Id get the Fenix 5 so I can move into triathlons!
I’d get a GoPro for my bike and hope Strava adds video uploads soon.
I’d go with the Garmin Vector 3 power meter. I need a more cost effective way to having power on my two bikes.
I would have to go for some power pedals!!!
Hmm, tough one, either a Garmin 935 for my wife, or vector 3 for me.
I would love to get the Garmin Forerunner 935!
Kickr – time for an updgrade
A Garmin or a gimbal because who doesn’t like new toys.
I want the new Vector 3 or the Assioma!
Vector 3s or bike computer. Don’t have either… yet!
Probably splurge on a go pro because I don’t have one and it seems like a good use of free money!
I would go with some Vibram shoes and Garmin Forerunner to replace my old shoes and watch.
Garmin Vector 3, because l like to be training with real power numbers.
I’d use it for a bike computer because I could see a lot more data than what I can see on my watch.
Garmin Vector 3 so I can more accurately track my slow decline.
Pedals to training to increase power, or go pro for shoot a nice video of workouts
The Wahoo tickr armband thingy as chest strap keeps slipping down due to skinniness
Go Pro… I am headed to a new country and would like to be able to capture is beauty,… Greenland.
Shred some gnar with some new gear!
I’d get a Garmin Fenix 5s. I’m desperately in need of a new watch as I have a busy racing season ahead
Vector 3. Keep the training going
Probably a edge 520 to replace my old edge 500.
I would invest in a Garmin fenix 5S.
I would obtain the Garmin Vector 3 pedals. I need a power meter.
That GoPro Fusion looks perfect for MTB! Thanks
Garmin Fenix, because it’s awesome!!
I’d like the Vector 3s as I need to focus more on power
A pair of vector3
Ooh this would be a tough one – have really been considering getting a Spot tracker but the Wahoo Element looks tasty too.
Stages Dual Left Right Power Meter! Waiting for your review.
Ultegra stages power meter – I’ve recently got into the world of zwift using a smart trainer, im starting to see big improvements by training to power readings, it would be great to keep this up when I’m back riding outside!
Wahoo Elemnt, Wahoo Speed/Cadence Bundle, Scosche Rhythm 24 Heart Rate Monitor… because, I have a new BOMBTRACK Beyond 1 by March. I need to outfit it withOUT Garmin products.
I’d start with wahoo cadence and speed sensors, then grab either a go pro or Suunto spartan, but I’d make sure that I grabbed a new pair of socks because I can never have enough new socks.
I would purchase the omnium portable trainer to use as my pre-race warmup.
Garmin Firerunner 935 – a good kit to start a new season full of sports.
I will use this as a down payment on a Wahoo kicker
New trainer!
Maybe some new w
Hoops??
I’d go with a GoPro Hero 6 because I need a new camera or maybe the Fenix 5
I’m a runner but have never had the personal funds to get a really nice gps. My Garmin 105 ( or something like that) is fine, but it’s battery needs replacement – won’t last thru a marathon.
A power meter. Just got a Kickr Snap and it would be nice to see how the outside rides compare
I’d get the Garmin Vector 3s! I’ve been saving up!
A new dfour quarq power metre because I’m planning a come back this year after a few years away.
I’d get the new Vectors for my trip to the Mallorca 312!
I’d get a wheel off smart trainer so I stop wearing out tires
I’d love a Kickr 3 so I can get the Climb :)
Hi,
I need the Garmin Vector 3 pedals for my new Cervélo P5x.
I’d get the new Garmin Forerunner 645 to use for marathon training
Fenix 5. It would make running even more awesome.
That wahoo would finally replace the wheel driven speedometer and rand McNally atlas I carry on my SLR 6!
Garmin vivoactive watch to replace my pebble 2 , wahoo kicker to get some training done in the winter
Stages Cycling Ultegra R8000 Dual-Sided Power Meter
Training for IM and really want to be able to measure my power!
I would love the Vector 3
I am happy to not deal with pods anymore
I would choose Garmin Vector pedals so I could train smarter on the bike. Thanks Ray!
I would have to opt for a Garmin Fenix 5. It is not only gorgeous, but also rocks great data.
I really like to get a gopro 6. It takes rad Picts.
I’d love a Garmin 935 please Ray. Thanks
Garmin 935 to get me back on track
Garmin Edge 1030, my current 1000 is playing up big time.
Either a Vivoactive 3 or an Edge 520. Or possibly both, you never know. The strap on my Vivoactive HR needs to be replaced and it’s time to upgrade my Edge 810.
I would probably get a power meter. Vector 3. Then I could transfer my indoor training to the road. Thanks for all you do.
As i has a new baby girl, I’d get a power meater so i can increase the effectiveness of my training and get ride of those extra junk miles.
I think I need a new trainer! Thanks for the chance to win.
If there is a camera I would certainly be interested in that since my husband worries about me riding on the road alone while he is in Afghanistan. But honestly, I’m not picky!
Probably shooting for a Garmin wearable…but dreaming of a tacx trainer
I would get a Garmin Fenix 5x!
I would get a GoPro, I really want one for when I go snowboarding!!
Stages dual-sided PM, because, in the words of Tim “the Toolman” Taylor, “more power!”
A set of Garmin vector 3 power pedal so that I can finally prove I punch out the power I claim to!
I’d buy my wife a crank based power meter and use it to teach her why keeping 92 cadence up a climb is a bad idea.
G’day mates! Maybe there’s a drone now that’s fast enough and smart enough to keep up with my bike!?
Vector 3 … need watts of power reading
Power meter
I would like a gopro to enjoy all my bike rides a second time.
For sure a new Garmin for running, probably the Fenix 5.
I would chose the go pro just because it’s cool.
Nothing for me, but would love to get my partner an upgrade from her wonky ambit 3. Think that the 935 would be a good fit ?
Please?!?
The new GoPro Hero6 for sure!
GoPro please! Been wanting one for a long time.
I’d probably go for the GoPro as I’m about to take an incredible vacation and would some action shots.
Hey, I need a Garmin Vector 3 please ’cause you’re the best and I want to be fast ;-)
Rise again and again, my new Fenix 5 sapphire
A new Garmin VIRB please….
I just lost mine to the Western Australian Deep Blue ?
Is probably go with the Garmin 935. It looks sweet.
Vector 3 for the win Ray. A power meter is the only tech missing on my bike. It will complete me.
Vector 3 would be awesome to up my training!
Too many choices! Maybe the new Hero 6 Black to up the selfie game and that cool new stories thing it does!
Fenix 5 cause it eats apple watches for breakfast
I would love to have the Garmin Vector 3 pedals because I’m a masher and I need some numbers to convince me that I can spin and still put out the watts.
Would get a vivoactive for the girl or maybe be selfish and get a 645 for myself!
the suffer we go through on a hill needs to be recorded so we have can give ourselves some much needed kudos hence GoPro Hero6 Black is in my list!!!
A GoPro Hero 6. Because? Well, I don’t have a video cam & smart phone’s don’t count.
I would love the new Garmin Hero6, that camera is sweet!
I would get a power meter Vector by Garmin.
Probably use it toward a KICKR…because it’s FriYAY.
Garmin Vector 3 would be absolutely awesome!! I have 2 bicycles and it would solve my PM problem since it’s easily interchangeable!
Garmin s3 pedals to measure power for the upcoming season
Garmin 645 watch for my husband, his 920xt is great on race day, but the 6645 will go better from work to gym, also heart rate. Plus the Scosche Rhythm 24 for myself, it would be cool to know what my heart rate does during the swim. I think that still leaves a little for an Ant+ usb stick so we can try Zwift or TrainerRoad. Thanks for the reviews and the contest!
I’d love the Garmin Fenix 5… seems like the best sports watch out there! Fingers crossed!