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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.
It would be the Forerunner 935 because my Polar V800 is nog really in the best shape and I would love to switch to a Garmin watch!
Go Pro Hero 6
Because i dont have any action camera:(
A go pro to record my ridge runs.
I would get the Garmin Vector 3 pedals because my second bike is not yet equipped with a power meter…
I’d probably go for a Garmin 935.
Edge 520 as I can’t see my 920 when cycling
I’d upgrade my 735XT to a nice cool 935XT and henceforth run with (Garmin) power.
Power meter of some sort
Probably the Fenix5 for me. I like my 235 but the battery life and altimeter etc would be nice to have
I’d get a high end short watch, either the suunto Spartan or the Garmin Fenix 5x, because I love both of them and I’d like to get into triathlon
Garmin vivosmart gps as a backup for my fenix
Wahoo bike Computer, as mine is broken.
The new Garmin FR 645, I’m tired of having my phone with me on runs!
Pick me!! :)
Maybe Power meter or go pro would be cool.
Since I’m enjoying Fenix 5, I want to get something to compliment it.
I’d go for Garmin Vector 3 pedals. It’s the critical part of the Garmin ecosystem currently missing from my life right now! ?
hey, I’d love a power meter for my bike, ideally à pedal-type but I need to spend more time on Ray’s recommendation list… Thanks!
I’d love to have the chance to buy a long time dreamed tool as a power meter or a indoor trainer.. i’buying home so they are pretty expensive right now
I eould by a GoPro, never had one.
I would start with the Garmin HRM-tri and their pod.
I’d buy a Garmin head unit for my bike, I’m new to triathlon ands head unit would be brilliant for many things as well as stopping me getting lost on long rides!
I hope to win a Garmin Forerunner 935 to race in US in spring.
I like the idea of the GoPro Fusion, not so much to make fancy 360 videos that are hard to watch without the right gear but to free myself during the recording, not having to act like a camera man, choosing angles, framing, uisng extra gear like gimbals,
I love the idea of just mounting it and leave it, whilst I just participate in the moment. Leave the framing, angles choice and stabilisation for later, all being possible because you captured everything around you at the same time.
A new GoPro to replace the one I lost. Still plenty of days skiing left…
Hi Ray, A NON APAC Garmin 935 would be dandy. Then I would no longer have to wait 6-8 weeks for SW updates and exciting new functionality!
GoPro hero 6 so I can record my epic adventures
I would purchase wahoo’s optical sensor and bolt computer.
I’d like a smart trainer, so I could join zwift.
I really would like to upgrade my garmin edge ?
Assioma pedals would be great!
Definitely Garmin F5…and why? Because I am using F3 and I am satisfied with it, but it is time for an upgrade?
I‘d buy a set of Garmin Vector 3 Powermeters, to really kick that training up a notch. And to check how accurate my Tacx Vortex actually is ?
Thanks, Ray!
I would update my old garmin to a fenix5, love the looks and I will be able to dive down in tons of data after each workout
Deffo a pedal base PM of some sort.
Definitely, A Garmin power meter would be great.
Thanks Ray
I’d buy a smart turbo as my current dumb trainer is making some strange noises when I try to up the speeed!
Cool!
I will get a garmin bike computer.
Thank you :-)
Because the GoPro would serve me to document the Strava moves and compete with some of your great pictures ?
I’d love a Garmin Virb Ultra 30. I love taking photos but it’s hard to do that while cycling. A virb would be great to capture sceanary while cycling around Ireland.
I would get the latest Garmin Edge, I need it for a new season
I would love a Go Pro to record my upcoming Arizona Trail Race 750 (AZTR750) so I can remember the bits that I am bound to forget!
I would probably go for a Garmin Vector 3, that would be very helpful when riding outside.
Something would be nice, maybe vector, maybe something else :)
I’ll grab an action cam of some sort, but won’t tempt myself poring over your reviews to decide which until I know whether I have won!
Gopro Camera for Taking videos of bicycling
Still in doubt whether to get a power meter or indoor trainer to get myself back on my bike…. So i’ll Need to read some more reviews!
Hi DC. I would appreciate the vector 3 pedals to help my time trial race pacing for the 2018 season. There is very low stock here in the uk so please please …..
Wahoo bolt, because i have an old garmin edge without bluetooth support.
I thinn I’d get the Vector pedals!
I would love to get new Garmin F5 Saphire
I would probably get myself either a bike computer or a power meter (or maybe both?), since it‘s been some time since my bike has seen its last upgrade.
A power meter would be nice to finally have
Would really like to buy a good powermeter for cycling outside, want to know how powerfull I am:D
A wahoo bolt or Garmin edge so I can use it on my bike
100% would be a Fenix 5! I recently went to a Fenix 3HR and the display is a bit crappy. ?
I’d go for the 645 music – I’d love to see what the breadcrumb feature is like as I often do a bit of trail running. Thanks
The garnin please
I’d love to get Fenix 5 on my wrist?
A Garmin Vector 3S Pedal-Based Power Meter looks good to me
Oh the choices Garmin 1030 or vector 3 pedals spring to mind
Toss up between upgrading to Fenix 5X or Edge 1030. Think the edge would edge it.
Hi
I would love a new watch with long lasting battery like the fenix. I am running a 100km and need extra power on the battery to keep the watch during the full race (and training sessions)
Thanks
Jerome
I’d get a new bike trainer like a wahoo or tacx or maybe a power meter!
New Suunto Spartan!
I’d get an upgrade for my trusty old fr220! Not sure what though, but with that kind of budget a Fenix 5 comes to mind.
Definitely the go pro hero 6 because I have all the other stuff covered and my old go pro is, well, old :)
Garmin Vector 3, getting a new bike the pedals would fit perfectly
A pair of running shoes and a GoPro for the bike..!
I’d go with a Garmin Fenix 5. I started running nearly 10years ago. When i decided to train for my first half marathon I bought a Forerunner 410. Partly to motivate myself and partly to keep track of my progress. All went well and I progressed to doing a full marathon where I hurt myself badly 30km in, 2hrs later i finished but i haven’t run since. That was 5 years ago. I have been meaning to get back to it but I need a little push.
A new action cam with hand held gimble!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like GOPRO 6
I desperately need a garmin fenix 5x! :-)
Dome watch
Gopro hero 6 ??
Most likely a set of Vector 3’s. Because my P1’s don’t have much meat left between the battery and the road.
I would love a pair of the Assioma pedals. I bought an Ant PowerPod going on your positive review in 2006 and it’s been a great device to introduce me to Power. Now I want to get a real power meter and the new vectors are on my wish list once the wife lets me get them.
I’d like a new garmin running watch for the Boston marathon in a couple of months
Decisions, decisions. Probably go for a Garmin Virb to be honest. Looks a fantastic product.
Getting into the power game with a pair of Garmin 3 would be lovely!
A new garmin watch would help get the motivation back
I would love to get a Suunto Spartan watch, since I like to try something else than Garmin.
I would purchase a power meter to help with my training.
Power on the trainer, yet no power on the bike. Time for a powermeter, isnt it? :)
I would get a Go Pro, As a way to incite more reckless behaviour in my riding buddies .
I’d go for the garmin vector pedals. I’ve never used a power meter before and have just started Zwift if this winter. I don’t have a smart turbo so only get zpower, it would be interesting to see what power I’m really putting out for once.
Vector pedals are the ones!
Garmin Fenix 5 in need a new GPS watch for orienteering
I’d go for a pair of Garmin Vector 3s to really find out abt my perceived imbalance :-)
i think i go for a vector 3
I’d probably put it towards an Elite Direto because short dark icy winter days make it hard to get in many outdoor rides.
This would be a great addition to the power meter budget, the choice itself is leaning towards Vector 3 pedals.
I’d be torn between a Garmin Fenix 5X Saphire/Metal for tracking my daily activities or Vector 3 for maximizing the effectiveness of my training rides which can be limited. The Fenix would probably win out to getting a lot more use :) thanks Ray and Clevertraining for a super giveaway!
I’d put it towards a Tacx Neo, or a kickr, or a neo, or a kickr. Still struggling to decide…
I would choose the GoPro Hero6 to capture some of the great sights from trail runs & gravel rides with my family
I’d love a new garmin 935 to replace my 920xt.
I would like a power meter for my new bike. It’s an Ultegra Di2 build and it would be wonky to install my old Quarq on it
I’d like a garmin edge or maybe a fenix 5 hang on perhaps a GoPro ………..
Probably a Suunto Spartan
Garmin Descent mk1 , best of the best
I would get the Garmin power meter because all my friends have power meters and I don’t.
AS a zwifter. I will go for the Wahoo climb