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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 would get a Wahoo Element since my current bike computer is about a hundred years old.
i would get the new scosch probably since i keep having bad readings on my rythm+ on any firmware
I’d like the GoPro 6 to record my mountain bike rides.
i would by a running watch with optical HR
No doubt Garmin 935 is the best. At least for me.
Its gotta be the Fenix 5X because it looks brilliant!
definitely the stryde footpod
A new Garmin edge, probably the 1030 ;) I need a upgrade.
Got to be a garmin edge
Garmin Edge 1030 way uld be awesome please as the on off switch on my Edge 1000 is broken. Thanks
I would love a smart trainer to get some zwifting going on.
A wearable, maybe a Fenix?
A foot pod so I could use Zwift running
I’m going for a GoPro, so I can capture video while I fly planes around :-D
Probably a Garmin 645 music, listen to podcasts while run.
I would really like a new bike computer. I am still using my edge 800 I got in 2011!!!!! Probably would get an elmnt.
new garmin fenix5, wahoo kickr, some new sunglasses…hmmm… so many choices….
I would get a new Forerunner 935. Why? Because I want one.
Would love to get Garmin vector pedals!
Pay for my TrainerRoad subscription for next five years.
Count me in!
Probably get a smart trainer… like the tacx vortex… or a new powermeter that’s dual ANT and BLE… so I can use TrainerRoad on my phone :)
I would get a power meter to I can train more effectively!
Power meter. I would give it to a young pro I coach. I’m sick of guessing. It would help me help him.
Fenix 5x to help motivate ironman prep!
Power meter for my new road bike.
I would love to get the Garmin FR935 for my wife.
Why, because she deserves it ?
It would take me halfway to a NEW KICKR…
Definitely love a new Gopro 6… Just ordered the new vectors, now to film them in action… the bike trips not the pedals…
Garmin FR935 for my hubby
360 camera to film the beautiful Sonoran desert sunsets while riding my MTB
I would like the Suunto Spartan Wrist HR because Suunto products are so good, and to have everything I need in one watch, would be awesome.
Garmin vector 3 – yo!!!!
Garmin vector 3 for the wife!
I’ve been working my swim a lot over the winter so some swim toys particularly the ameo breather would be great for sure to make sure my technique is in check and to add some fun into the sessions.
Garmin vector 3 for the road bike
I’d live to get the Suunto Spartan Ultra, an upgrade to my Ambit2 which I could pass on to my husband as he slowly takes on the challenges of distance running. Already smashing his pb.
Garmin Forerunner 935 maybe…
I would get a Garmin Vector 3 because today (27.01) it is my birthday and my wife got me a set of cut boards instead of something for my bike or gift card at a bike shop. And with the power meter I could actually check how I’m recovering from a knee surgery.
Probably a Garmin Watch. Since its the only one i’ve ever had. Got into It because os Ray’s review
I’d love a new smart trainer for all the indoor training these winter months.
Good luck everyone!
the suunto watch to see if it’s beter dan a garmin fenix5X ;-)
Fenix 5! Why? Because it rocks!
I’m very insterested to try the garmin edge 520 its time to upgrade my old garmin model
I’ve had my eye on the 935 for a while!
That will be difficult. Eather going for a power meter (Vector) or shimano Di2 if they sell it…
Garmin 645 Forunner Music ? just to stop me taking another device out on a run.
Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR Gold for my wife
Garmin forerunner 645 music
Garmin fenix 5x
A new cycling computer for me to replace my Garmin 510 – Probably a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt.
I would upgrade my Garmin 910xt with a Garmin 935. My 910xt is quite limiting with all the recent advancements.
Definitely a garmin forerunner 935! I’ve been drooling over all your gadget reviews for long enough, Id love to actually get my hands on one to try out!
bit of Tacx Neo, because I wake up my fammily in the mornign while riding on by bkool
Would love a GoPro to use on the bike, skiing with the kids or any other crazy adventure.
I would get Garmin Vivoactive 3 because it’s a very nice upgrade on my current vivoactive HR. Thank you!
I would get the Tacx smart trainer which I have had in my cart at Amazon for 2 weeks but just can’t seem to pull the plug on and plunk down 400+ dollars on because… a) I already have a dumb trainer, b) keep thinking spring is right around the corner c) well I don’t have a c but lets just say I’m getting cheap as I get older!
I don’t know what I’d get! :-( Either some sort of new swimming watch, or a contribution to some Vector 3s.
Garmin 520 bundle would be nice.
Got to be a Suunto
Probably a new Garmin watch with HR monitoring in the wrist.
I would be interested in trying out a trainer! Tacx Neo looks to be a lot of fun and gives me a way to crosstrain at home.
I would get a powermeter so I can train properly!
I am just getting in to cycling and would use it to get a GPS like the Garmin Edge 1000 or the Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT BOLT. That way I won’t need to keep using the Bike function of my running watch!
I would love if i got garmin edge 1030, because i need maps on my cycling trainings, i dont have much orientation ? so get lost qiuck.
I’d get a wheel-off smart trainer. The drum on my Kurt Kinetic Road Machine has grooves worn in it from years of use, and the old ant+ powertap wheel that I use for power is several generations behind.
It would be a tough choice between a power meter and smart trainer. I’d probably lean toward the power meter. A Garmin or Powertap set perhaps.
Garmin 935 most definitely beacause of great feature set and rare need of charging for those very long sessions.
I’d probably get the GoPro Hero 6!
I want a Kickr pls, I would spend more time training at home
Garmin Vectors for me, so I can race on power not feel. Although what I really want is a swim Ergometer but I don’t think CT have them. I’m assuming we can use a comparable amount on the UK site?
Well, goprohero 6 maybe! Ha ha ha… Orvedge…
fenix5 or 935… still argue with myself…
Garmin Vector 3
It time for a new Garmin Tri Watch!
Perhaps the garmin music and a bluetooth headphone
World be Nice to finaly be able to buy a power meter for The bike!
Hi – If I was to win, I would get the Wahoo Kickr Snap indoor trainer. I recently tore my ACL and got surgery a few weeks ago. No cycling outside for me for a a few months while I recover and a trainer would help me get back on the road.
A Garmin 935 would be great!
I need a Forerunner 935 – because I want to give it as a present to my wive.
Garmin Fenix 5 to help transition from running and biking as separate sports to triathlon.
I’d probably get me a drone.
I would like to get the Garmin 920 and the Scosche Rhythm 24. If I win the giveaway it will save me putting together a powerpoint presentation to justify the purchase of these products to my wife. Thanks
Garmin vector 3 pedal please :)
I would get a GoPro Hero 6 camera. I would use it to record my commutes/sportives for safety/fun.
Suunto Spartan Ultra. Why? It eats Garmin for breakfast.
Garmin vector 3 power meter would be nice.
I would replace my 5 yr old Garmin 910xt with the 935.
Garmin 935 or Suunto Spartan would be great!
I’d go for Suunto; thanks Ray, it’s good even in aus dollar (0.81) hey.
Fenix 5 no question. Been on my wish list for a loooooongg time.
Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve been eyeballing the GoPro Hero6 for my outdoor activities and motorcycle rides for a hot minute.
I would get the Garmin Fenix 5x in order to record hikes for a new adventure blog I am starting for my home town.
My FR220 could really use an upgrade, which is why I would love to get a FR645 Music. I especially like the small size of the watch.
A Garmin watch!
For sure I would get Vector pedals, because it’s time to ride into XXIst century ;)
I would get an elite direto!
Need a power meter.
A new Garmin 645 would work for me.
I would take some new gear!