Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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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 pick up a new Quarq powermeter to go along with all my SRAM components.
I would pick the power meter. It’s skmething I’ve been wanting for a while.
Garmin 1030 to replace my aging 800. Wifi sync would be nice.
If I win, this money will go towards a smart trainer. The trainer I’m using right now is 3 years old and it’s showing it’s age!
Thanks for the giveaway. I’d get an element bolt. Still rocking a 310xt. Or maybe a power meter. Or a helmet. Who knows.
My vivosmart (1st gen) developed a 1/10th inch line of bad pixels yesterday. That’s go a long way toward replacing it with a newer model, or maybe a Fenix.
I’d go for a GoPro Hero 6, love doing videos lately.
I would get a Wahoo Kickr bc I’m ready to upgrade!
I really need a new indoor trainer! It’s only January and mine is crapping out on me…
Need a new bike computer, would probably want a power meter if I was getting a $500 credit!
I need a trainer for those rainy days!
GoPro Hero6 for me, as my Garmin Virb went walkabout during my Aussie Day snowboard
I love your reviews.
I’d get the Garmin VivoActive HR with a foot pod.
Paul
Need to get a PM for the new rig.
I would get some sort of pedal based power meter to swap between my bikes!
Almost certainly Vector 3
GoPro – need to record when riding. Safety!
Direct drive trainer would be swell.
I’d get some sort of power meter. I just purchased all the components to build up my dream bike and all it’s missing is a power meter.
Need to get a PM for the new rig.
Latest Garmin run watch with altimeter and Optical HR.
I am in need of a powermeter, so I can translate my smart trainer training can translate to thbig outdoors
Garmin vector, cause I need all the help o can get !
Cycliq Fly12, to go with my Fly6.
I’d like a garmin fenix with HR. Thanks
I would get a new GoPro since my current one bit the dust the other day. It came off the bike and a truck ran it over. Thanks for the contest!
I would buy power meter since I am new triathlons that be game changer.
Well since you mentioned it, I would really like new Vector 3 pedals. Thanks!
Wahoo computer because the one I have just died!
New Oakleys- my last pair got squashed between my face and the road
I took up cycling to help me recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and I am currently thinking about getting a Power meter to assist with my cycling as I am currently training using HR only. Would love to have a pair of Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
Garmin 520 (so sick of looking for cord to upload ride) and a new heart rate strap please.
What about those in the ISS? Probably some sort of Garmin wearable.
I’d love a Garmin 935 to replace my 920 which just died
GoPro Hero 6. To record my shredding of the gnar.
Welcome back to WA.
While i’d love a 935, id probably put the money towards a power meter (something pedal based).
Cheers.
I’d get a Garmin Fenix 5 because I miss my Garmin!
I would either get a garmin watch or a camera.
I would love an Edge 520 toreplace my just broken edge 500
Been looking at the new Fenix 5. Sweet watch. Or maybe a powermeter for the mtb…hmmmm, choices, choices.
I love Fenix 5,
Happy Australia Day Ray!
I’d like a GoPro that I can plug a mic into for vlogging.
Hope you enjoy your time in Oz!
A Vivoactive 3. It seems like a good all around device for numerous activities.
Looking to buy a new bike computer. Probably a Garmin, but not sure which one.
I’d go with a garmin tri watch for my wife who is training for a half Ironman
I would get a new Hero5 Black 4K Camera to replace my aging GoPro. It would give me 4K capability!
I’m all about the GoPro these days so I don’t kill myself holding a phone while riding
Garmin vector 3. Always wanted to train with power but never had the budget to do so. Thanks!
I would order a Garmin Forerunner 935 to help prep for Copenhagen in July.
I would probably get a new fitness watch or put it towards a trainer, not sure which.
Would love to upgrade the old GoPro or the bike computer.
Would love a Garmin Edge 820 for my wife new mountain biking adventures
It’s cold outside and I need to go for a ride on a new trainer. Enjoy the Summer down under!
Fenix 5x would be great! My Fenix 3 is kind of old now! Lol.
I would love to have a set of garmin vector power meter pedals. My coach says training with power is the way to go!!!!
A new Garmin Forerunner 935, because I am using the Garmin 920XT and it would be wonderful to upgrade and see what sort of new data I can ponder at over coffee while I am not working.
gopro to record rides
A bike Trainer! Can’t stand my old stationary bike. Bored at 15 minutes.
Garmin F5 would be nice for summer training.
I would use this credit towards the new Garmin Forerunner 645 music! It looks like an awesome watch and has all the features I need as a runner ?.
Vector 3, for ease of sweeping between bikes
Garmin 935
Update both the day to say watch and activity watch.
As of yet undetermined Garmin wearable. Love your blog, thanks!
Garmin Forerunner 935 because my Apple watch is terrible.
Smart trainer. Zwift experience was only so so on my travel track fluid trainer
I’d grab a new GoPro because my hero 3 white just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Wahoo kickr snap for some kick-ass training
Elite directo – cuz I need the power
A Garmin, would definitely like a Garmin
The Scosche HR monitor. It’s a worthy replacement for my miolink, and I’d like something that can last through Ironman Africa this year ?
I’d get a garmin 645 Music
I would hope that Garmin announces a new edge 5×0 unit to replace my aging 510.
I need a trainer please
My Fenix3 HR is old, I want a Fenix5X yeah~!
TIA!
You are the God of GPS
Ooh, it’s a hard decision but I’d probably get a Garmin 520! With enough left over for a new heart rate strap :)
That seems to be exactly what a new 935 would cost. Wonderful coincidence.
I dunno if I would go for a Fenix 5 or the Hero 6 — both would be awesome!
For sure I’ll get my power meter!!
I’d love Powertap P1 Pedals or something similar! Keep up the great work. Love reading the reviews.
Go pro or a power meter or a hamburger or pizza … you’ll get nothing and like it!
The Garmin watch for my wife who is training for her first of many triathlons!
Garmin Vector to get my daughter power
Fenix 5, my 235 is getting old :(
I’d probably get the Garmin HRM-Tri/Swim/Run because they seem fun to try out, but wow they are expensive.
I would love me a pair of Garmin Victor 3 power pedals cause power reading and recording are whats missing for my rides. :)
I’ll get a 935xt!
Fenix 5 because i want to start triathlons.
A GoPro so I can record my rides. Or a power meter!
GPS Watch – my old one is starting to have issues.
Garmin Vector 3 pedals. Have been putting off training/racing with power, even though sounds to be the way to go
If I had $500 to spend I’d get the new Garmin Edge 1030.
Would be happy to win the Go Pro Hero 6 cause I need more gear – and video….
A Garmin Vector 3 power meter!
The vector 3’s! Definitely! Am ready to bring the POWERRRRR to the on-season this year! Thanks!
Fenix F5. My Suunto Ambit is on it’s last legs
A dedicated power meter for the trainer frakenbike as it shares a stages xt with the mtn bike would be on the list
I would pick up a Forerunner 645 Music. My FR210 is no longer cutting it for city running and I want to have the 645 for the gym to use with Bluetooth earbuds. It would be a huge bonus to find a TRX app to have it lead me through workouts. Finally I need better visibility into phone calls and texts so its on-wrist alerting would be extremely valuable.
I would get a new Cycliq light set so I can been seen on the roads and record the crazy drivers.
I would love to have the Wahoo ELEMNT because I don’t have a bike computer and I’m too poor at the moment to buy any. Also it’s really simple and beautiful :)