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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.
Power pedals for travel!
Ooo nice give away… thanks. I would buy the Garmin vector pedals because it want to improve my pedal technique!
It’s a great time for me to get a new Garmin forerunner!
A new Scosche Rhythm strap, and maybe a new watch.
A realy silent trainer would increase my evening “milage” significantly. ?
It would help me to get Suunto Spartan!
Would a power-meter be possible?
I would take the new FR 645 because I love to snowboard with music.
DC,
Very cool. My “replacement” Garmin 910 stopped communicating so its time for an upgrade.
For sure I would like to have a Garmin Fenix 5 :)
Garmin Forerunner 935, this would bei the perfect partner for my triathlon training
A trainer would help me get through this awful Northern Euroopan winter time with absolute no-riding weather. Oh yes, that would be lovely. Otherwise I’m stuck with running. And that’s no good for anyone.
I think I’d go for the Wahoo Element :-)
I’m sure I’m able to put out some serious watts, but I don’t have a power meter so I don’t really know. So, the Garmin Vector 3 would mean the world to me.
Cycliq new front and rear lights
I would love the Garmin 935!
Always wanted something that can track both running and gym workouts in a single unit.
Would love to try the vectors!
The GoPro 6 would be a nice upgrade for my Garmin 3
I’d get Suunto Spartan :) need a Suunto
It would have to be a cycleops hammer trainer!
Did I male it? Spartansk… But did I male it?
Garmin 935 as the battery of my 735xt won´t last the whole IM.
Garmin Vector
I’ve been without a running watch for a while, really looking forward to a Garmin 645
I would really like to get a power meter!
Garmin Vector 3 power meter because my trianing will be much better with that :)
I would love to buy the new Garmin Fr Music!
I would get the garmin 645 music as I am training for a marathon in May and the music feature would be nice for all those long training runs.
I would love either the Garmin Fenix 5, Garmin Forerunner 645 or a Go Pro. Such choices, some great gear about
I would buy the new Garmin Edge for the upcoming cycling season, with the goal to compete more.
Hello!
I would probably add 150$ and get the Garmin fenix 5x watch because I want a watch with swimming features, additionally it is very good looking and many people have recommended it.
If I won I’d probably get the hero6 to upgrade my old gopro
I’d love a power meter so I can obsess about data even more than I already do..!
Definetly i’ll get suunto spartan ultra. I’d like to try One out.!
Wahoo Elment!!!!
I would like a garmin fenix 5X. This upgrade would really make a few things a lot easier (regarding tracking my training). Thanks!
Garmin Vector for sure. It would be nice to have a better insight to my trainings.
Would-be definitely invest in a power meter. Got a power meter in my smart trainer, but really missing this when riding outdoor, no idea what i’m doing without the data ;)
I would like the GoPro Hero 6. That should be the perfect match for the rest of my gear and to capture the moments.
I would love the Fenix 5s, I’ve trained pretty much everyday for the last 30 years, no matter what the weather or where I am, and I intend too for the rest of my life…it’s part of my lifestyle and I am constantly promoting the benefits of regular exercise to others. During all this time i have never used anything other than a Casio stopwatch & more recently my phone to measure / log my training efforts….this would propel me into the twenty first century! And help me reach my future goals….
Something to replace my over 3 years old M400. Most probably Fenix 3 or Fenix 5.
Fenix 5 as upgrade for my Fenix 3
New GoPro, my gen. 1 deserves an upgrade.
I’d love a new running watch with optical HR
Garmin 520 I will ride the flanders and roubaix sportives!
Mine would go towards some Vector pedals
I would use to buy the Suunto Spartan.
I went to use it in open water swimming.
Best regards
FR935. Because awesome!
Definitely the GoPro Hero 6 Black, always wanted a GoPro!!!!
Gopro hero 6, about to go snowboarding for my 30th and really want one so my wife can film me crashing!!
a Garmin Vector 3 Power meter for my 1st Ironman match。
I’d probably get some Garmin bike computer
A Garmin Watch update would be nice…
Having fec trainer would be nice
A wahoo element, so i can get the most out of my powermeter
I’d get a Forerunner 645 and a footpod because they seem useful.
The GoPro Fusion would be nice!
I would like to win a Garmin Utra 30 camera to replace my drift.
I’d put it towards a go pro, to get some action shots on our holiday in Florida next month
I will probably use to fund a present for my wife. Looking at either wahoo elemnt bolt or Garmin 520. Cheers.
Peter Yeo
Singapore.
having a power meter would be a step forward in my training.
I’d really like to replace my beloved Fenix 3 with a Fenix 5 or a 935.
I would go for the Garmin forerunner 935 for sure! I neer it to combine data from zwift/powermeter/hr/etc
Garmin Vector 3 as I am in need of a power meter for my bike
I’d go for the Garmin Vector 3’s to make the most of my training and to be able to follow my progress.
Well….. i would spend it on…. a GoPro or The Garmin Vector 3….I still have some time to decide right?
A new trainer for sure.
The hero 6 does seem a step up from the 5 particularly the stabilisation…
I’d probably take the Garmin Vector 3, because I really need a power meter for my bike!
A Garmin 935 would be nice. My faithful 910XT is great but the case begins to degrade
I’d get the Wahoo Elemnt because I want to compare it to my current head unit in my vast array of gadgetry!
I would like the wahoo bolt. Im so tired of garmin bugs and i understood that Bolt has better software.
I would get a Garmin FR935 to replace my 4 years old 910XT.
I’d get a Power Meter so that the insights I have been getting on my trainer can be extended into the real world
Power meter for my bike
I would get a new Garmin Edge to replace my old Edge 510!
A really expensive cadence sensor
Fenix F5 to improve my training records
I’d use the credit towards a power meter, don’t have one and feel like my training could benefit loads from that
Would start by Wahoo Element follow by a Hero6.. sponsored by a spartan ;)
Would go the GoPro Hero 6 Black so I can get some awesome footage of my crazy commutes.
I would get the Vector 3, because that´s the product that would step up my training
Maybe I’ll take a new trainer because the one I have is barely working…
I woud love it
I would love to finally have some power meter!!!
I’d like to win. I’m going for a wahoo element. My garmin is going to retire soon!
My wife would love the GoPro Hero6 Black for when she’s out swimming and shallow water diving with friends.
I wan´t a Polar m600 to start exercising again
GoPro Hero 6… because it’s awesome!
I would go for half a Tacx Flux. Really want a smart trainer and I think direct drive is so much cleaner than wheel on.
I’d like to win a GoPro Fusion. That way I would have to say to the wife that I need a new computer too to process it all.
I’d get a Fenix 5X to replace my Fenix 3 (non HR), because Fenix 5 has some cool things that my Fenix 3 lacks of :(
I’d probably get a Stryd, just to try it.
I would get a powermeter because I like power
I’d get myself a Garmin 935 bundle. I’m quite fed up with the V800 and Polar not delivering a successor. Alternatively I’d get the portable trainer so I can train and travel.
I could do with a power meter ! I always wanted to have one to monitor my training
Garmin fenix 5, to update my fenix 3!
I’d be very happy with Garmin Vector 3.
GoPro Hero6, for better Strava pics :)
I would definitely get the vector 3 pedals. Being a keen cyclist and aspiring triathlete with my first one planned for later this year this will really help me step up my training.
But more than anything there is no better motivation than a new gadget ?