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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 a new head unit for my bike. Not sure where my edge 510 ended up during my move :'(
I would get a Garmin 520 edge so I don’t have to look at my watch while riding .
I would get a Fenix 5 or a new Garmin bike computer unless my daughter cons me into getting her a Garmin watch instead.
Thanks!
Garmin fenix5hr
GoPro 6, because their commercials are dope & I’m dope too.
I would get the new scosche optical heart rate monitor. I have loved using my scosche rhythms for the last 3 years and am very excited to see the features in the newest upgrade. Particularly the recording of data and sync to watch later function.
I’d go for a new Garmin watch. I have another marathon in June (Grandma’s), for yet another crack at BQ. I was under last year, but it was enough, so here we go, again. Keep up the great work!
I would get a Wahoo head unit. About done with my garmin and it’s frustration!
I would love to have Fenix 5, because I believe that is the best
GoPro because I’d like to video my wife’s Ironman races, my rides and hunting experiences.
I’d get a new GoPro Hero, need a new one and would be perfect opt to do so!!
Vector 3
A Kickr because this winter has sucked for training outside.
Garmin vector pedals!
Suunto Spartan ultra, because why not.
Either an indoor trainer or a go pro.
I’d opt for :
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
Wahoo Tickr Fit
Wahoo RPM Speed/Cadence Sensor Combo
Altra Torin 3 Running Shoes
Garmin 500 series computer
Power meter or a go pro
I need a trainer so I can get my ride on while the snow is piling up outside !!!
Trainer
Would love the Garmin Vector 3 power meter pedals to help revive the ex-crit racer fitness in me (stopped heavy training due to work and newborn baby commitments).
Something awesome for my amazing fiancee !!
I would get an Elite Direto.
Forerunner 935! My 735xt is starting to fade!
Garmin 935 is the ideal replacement for my fenix3 ^~^
Wahoo kickr or similar
I’d get the new Forerunner because my current one keeps locking up
I’d get the FR645Music so I don’t have to carry my phone when I run
Garmin vector 3 power meter
I’d probably get a Garmin fenix 5 to replace my 910 that has been increasingly buggy over the last year. Thanks!
Wahoo Kickr, a smart trainer to enhance my bike training
GoPro!
I’d probably get a watch of some kind
Need a new running watch. Mine finally gave up the ghost!
I would get a power meter recommended by DC Rainmaker. I’ve never had one but always wanted one.
I would use the winnings to get a GoPro as I am just getting back into serious mountain biking and I’d love to video making a fool out of myself!!
Hard to say which I one I would pick because there some things that I really need (after food, water and shelter) like the power meter and if I got a power meter then certainly the Garmin head unit. But, if we’re to get the Garmin head unit I might as throw in the GoPro to capture all the amazing places I would go on my biciclette. On the flip side, I could use a new watch. Damn! Too many options.
I would get myself something pretty. Or techy. Whatever. But it’d be awesome.
Garmin 820 so I can stop checking my phone while riding new routes
Something new
Something Suunto because it’s blue
I want garmin fenix 5x or descent mk1. I want to start running & swimming allong with cycling this year.
Garmin Vector 3! I don’t have a power meter and it would be a great tool for my training. Love the site!
I’d go with the GoPro HERO5 Session 4K Action Camera so I can see prove that I saw the wildlife no one believes I saw
I would love to have a Velocomp Powerpod Power Meter to improve my speed!
Would love a Garmin 735! I need an upgrade for my first full IM!
I would get the garmin edge 1000!
Just got a new smart trainer so I definitely need a new Fenix to add to the excitement.
Most likely a GoPro.
The wahoo will be a good training partner.
Garmin fenix5 because my old just died few days ago.
Probably time to get a trainer of some sort. Will have to go back and look at the Best Of when I win.
I would like to get a Garmin Felix 5S. Thanks.
I’d probably get a garmin 645 music and use the rest for part of aGarmin power pod.
I would love you get the Element Bolt
It would have to go toward a cycle GPS with mapping / routing to venture out of my comfort zone, without actually getting lost. Maybe a GoPro Session 5 or two – I love the simplicity and indestructible nature of the Session 4.
I just started training for a half marathon and could use a Garmin forerunner!
Garmin Vector pedals please!
I need to change mi tri watch, a new fenix 5 would be fine ;)
I’d probably pick up a Fly Six or GoPro to document all my biking awesomeness.
I would buy either a new smart trainer or a new power meter.
I’d get the Vector 3 because I’m in need of new pedals soon and also am in the market for a power meter.
A running watch for my new fiancé
I need the power meter to assist with training
Something nice for my husband
Hi, the gamin vector 3 would be perfect for getting great for outdoor cycling training.
Loving the new suunto watches
I would get a smart trainer to join the Zwift bandwagon.
Power meter, because i would start to tran like a pro, and watch as a gift to someone
Probably I’d put it towards a power meter, although I’d have to research which one first. I wOnder what site could help me with that….
What product? I *need* some new crank-based power meters.
Probably a new power meter.
A power meter for sure. The vector 3 – pedal based is so much simpler.
I could use a Garmin Edge or a smart trainer!
I would like to have the Vector 3 for my second bike.
Hi
I’ve got a very old wahoo tikr. Need new one.
Cheers
Great job on the tour by the way.
I’d buy my wife a new Garmin 1030 to rid her of her demonised 510 !!
Would love to get a new Garmin Fenix 5, with all the new features, it will definitely help in training for a race!
Suunto Spartan Ultra for some ultra running!
I would like to get the new Scosche 24 since I love the Rhythm and am interested in tracking swimming HR and daily/morning HR. Also, could use an upgrade on my 920xt, so would consider that with remaining funds. Fingers crossed. Thanks Ray.
I would get a Fenix 5. I would love to be able to track my running without charging my watch every day.
I’m 29 days clean after a relapse and during that time I was bashed and my Fenix 3 stolen. I’d love to upgrade to a Garmin fenix 5x Multisport Training Watch 51mm to assist with my goal to run the Gold Coast Marathon in 3:15 which would give me a Boston Marathon qualifying time which is my dream.
A Garmin Fenix because my Tom Tom is a little long in the tooth
New GoPro to cheer an Aussie bloke living in NewYork, missing the sunshine, good food and TimTams on ‘straya day!
I think I would get a new speed/cadence sensor and a new HR monitor that is Bluetooth enabled!
Suunto or smart trainer would be wonderful ?
I really need to upgrade my trainer. I’d put it towards a Zwift-ready fluid trainer. I’m pretty happy with the rest of my tech, but my trainer situation is laughably behind the times.
Most def a power meter…
I want a Vector power meter to start training right!
Fenix 5x, because it’s pretty :)
I think a Vivoactive 3 and probably a new GoPro.
Seller SMP saddle for their great anatomic fit.
I would buy some socks as well as new cycling shoes. Also other essentials for IM training.
Would love a power meter, aiming to improve my training and it would help immensely. That or the GoPro so I can film my rides and bore all my mates afterwards.
Cheers
Gavin
I would buy a bike computer with maps/directions so I can get out for some long rides without fear of getting lost (or having to attach my phone precariously to the handlebar.) Just started swimming last year and bought a bike – planning my first triathlon in 2018. Super exciting but I can’t believe how expensive Tri is compared to just running.
Spartan Ultra cos my Ambit is getting a bit outdated now.
935 would be sweet
I’d want to get some tech to train for my first 70.3. Need a cycling computer and trainer. Or Possibly the 935.
I’d probably get an Edge 1030 or a new GoPro camera. The 1030 because it would be easier to read. The GoPro would be because why not?
Probably a power meter or 935xt