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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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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.
The power meter would be awesome thanks.
I’d get one of the Garmin watches that lets you do workouts, either Vivoaactive 3 or 735 or something, so I can shift the Christmas weight more easily :-/
Id take a new garmin or suunto warch to replace my old vivoactive hr
That would be a nice deposit on some Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
I would get a smart trainer.
Garmin FR 935 ??????♂️
Garmin watch wanted to know what time it is :)
Garmin vector pedals would be a nice addition!
Thanks for the reviews, picked up a trainer based off your reviews!
Think I’d go for a power meter probably the Vector 3’s
gopro hero6, to documen my fly moves
I’d put it towards a virb 360!
I really like the look of the suunto spartan, that would help me get active again after a long dark winter.
A fancy smart trainer would be nice!
Thanks Ray
gopro hero6, to document my dad’s fly moves
gopro hero6, to document my husbands fly moves
Forerunner 645 to see if it really is the one watch to rule them all.
Vector please! For the very simple reason I want one and they are out if stock here in EU !
Definitely the GoPro Hero6. I just got my first good MTB and I would LOVE to have the image stabiliser so I could helmet-cam my rides!
I would use it to buy accessoires for my new road bike
I would get the garmin 645
Definitely the GoPro6, my GoPro2 just sucks now
Some kind of smart trainer
I’d probably get a trainer for my bike. :)
Garmin watch & thanks to your site I’ll be able to figure it out!!
Garmin 935 for me.
A new heart rate strap that will sync with my trainer
I would be so happy to get the Garmin Edge 1030. I sold all my bike equipment after I crashed my bike, but this spring I will be riding again :)
From Garmin 1030 to Varia Radar to Vector 3 many things i wish
Garmin Forerunner 935. I’ve wanted to update my Garmin 910xt for a while, its falling apart. Thanks for the contest!
I would get a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt since I just sold my Polar v650
I’d buy a Garmin Fênix 5X to use for my upcoming Ultra.
I’d like to have the suunto trainer outdoor, because i like the new look!
New gopro would be more then enough forse ne. Awesome.
GF5 because my old GFR610 is died.
I don’t want anything. Just entering for the sake of winning for once. It’s addictive, you know…
A Garmin bike computer since my new Specialized broke the bank ?.
Vivoactive 3. I’ve been using a Fitbit for my daily activity tracking, but have recently taken up cycling and have an Edge 520. I’d like for all of my health data to be in one place on the Garmin connect app rather than looking back and forth between the two
Garmin 935 so I have a watch with a big enough battery to last an entire ultra (and hopefully a miler)
I totally need a new fenix5 to replace my old gps watch. Keeping my fingers crossed
I love the Garmin watch. My dream is to semi,bike run à triatron and thuis van help me. Someone says to me that i don’t make it, i want to show i can make it.
A Garmin 1030. I have an 810 now but it’s getting old and it’s time to upgrade to a newer model.
Gopro hero6 black
This will be so awesome ?
Definitely a Wahoo Elemnt. I want to move from Garmin because I am tired of ANT+ signal dropouts! And, I travel quite a bit and want a GPS with a base map. Thanks.
I‘d go for a Garmin Forerunner 935, as I think it might be the time to change my all scratched 235
If I win, I’ll probaly get the Garmin 735XT watch and tri bundle
I’d get a Stages Powermeter because I want to have more structured training!
I would like Tacx Vortex Smart Interactive Smart Indoor Cycling Trainer with Electro Brake so that I can survive this winter we are having in the USA. I’d love to be able to workout from my house rather than the gym. Or the Garmin 935 for this summer
Ooh!, erm… a power meter, of some kind, probably.
Vector 3’s because you can’t have enough power meters
I would lile’ a New watch : Fenix 5 !
I would buy power meter for my bike. Vector 3 would be nice to have
Garmin 3. Kinda tired of swapping my Garnin 1 between bikes with torque wrench and crows foot.
So much to choose from, but a Neo would help shift this Christmas weight.
I would choose Garmin 1030,great option for trips and trainung.
Garmin 935 so I can step up my training.
GoPro 6 Black. Need an upgrade from my Hero 3.
I would love Garmin pedals, I’d really like to know if the virtual power indoors is close to what I’m doong outdoors.
I really wouldn’t mind a Garmin Vector 3 power meter …
I wouls love the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt! A tiny but powerful device to log my rides.
I’d get a Garmin 645 because if finally has music!
My pick will be the Garmin Vector 3!
I have never used a powermeter due to the fact that I might change my bike in future. Therefore, after reading the reviews from DCRAINMAKER, I’m convinced that Garmin has heard us, revised the pedals and made it so sleek just like a regular pedal.
I’d get the Vector 3 Powermeter because I want to have more structured training!
Suunto Spartan,I want to give gift to my friend
I’m not sure of what I would choose. My first option is a Garmin FR935 watch but it could be also a GoPro.
A new GoPro would be a great gift for my birthday :)
I would a Wahoo Kickr2 or a Garmin 935xt….
Wahoo bolt to upgrade from my ageing Garmin
I would get the Garmin Vector 3 to finally figure out how to use power to improve my training.
I would like these Suuntoo Spartan Sport Wrist Heart Rate + Baro.
I’d like to get a Fenix 5 because without topo maps I always get lost. I’m hopeless in orientation.
Nice always fun with giveaways thx, and i would probably get a Garmin 5
I will get elite direto
I would get a GoPro to be able to film when I’m riding my bike in criteriums and suchlike.
I would probably get a fenix 5, time for an upgrade :)
As a brand new father I need to get back in the training habit and I think having credit to put towards a suunto spartan baro would be perfect!
Forerunner 935
I am in desperate need of a Bike computer, probably a Garmin Edge 820.
I’d get an action camera. I’d like to record some races and train with the video and smart trainer to resimulate the course.
Garmin FR645 – Time for an upgrade!
I’d love to have a Garmin 1030! No more ‘the same old routes’, no more ‘depend on friends for new routes’, it’s time for more!
Garmin vector 3
Garmin Vector 3 or maybe new wheels … because it’s time to take this relationship to the next level :)
I was knocked off my bike and my Garmin watch got smashed. A fenix 5 would be a great upgrade! ?????????????
I’d go for a Garmin watch as I need all the help I can get as I’m a fat f**k haha ohh or maybe a dji Mavic Air once they get that in store!
A Vector3 would be awesome! :)
i would get a GOPRO to film the training passes with my triathlon club :)
I’d put the money towards a turbo trainer to train more with friends on swift.
I’d get a set of vector pedals so I can lose this winter weight on the turbo. We just had our very own peanut and I’m finding it difficult to get out on the roads!
Love to get me a viviactive 3 and something for wifey!
A Wahoo Elemnt for my wife who is very keen to learn to ride, is very competitive with herself and will love the data.
Something for the DJI Mavic Air
I would LOVE a Garmin 935, leave behind the chest strap heart rate.
Wow….a new power meter would come in handy.
I’d love a pair of vector 3 since I’ve spent all my money on Ironman entry fees.
I just took my training a level up with an elite direto and trainerroad (both after reading/watching your reviews). So i could use the vector 3 for my bike :).
gopro
I would apply it towards a smart trainer or possibly a power meter.
A GoPro Black 6 to capture all the next dives and trekking on volcanoes in Indonesia
I’d buy a Vector 3 to power up my training right in time for the upcoming season :)