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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.
I would use the credit to get a power meter because I don’t have one and all the cool kids do.
A Smartwatch, currently trying to get some more training done and a smart watch would really help with tracking and listing to music!
I’d buy a set of Garmin Vector 3s since I’m now a power addict due to receiving a Xmas Kickr.
Garmin V3 pedals, baby!
Would love to get my fingers in the GoPro Hero 6. Already have a Hero 5 session, but often need more battery juice. Also with the Hero 6 I can get more shots from different angles on the bike at the same time??
I would get three glazed donuts, a coffee, and a GoPro Hero 6 to record my post donuts adventures.
Super keen for a Fenix 5x.
Hi,
I would like to have the garmin forerunner 935 for my Iron man this summer!
Garmin 1030, I’ve got some long rides planned this year.
I would get a powermeter. Either the Garmin vector or the powertap P1. I want to get 2018 ti be my best season ever!
I think I’d get me some vector 3’s. Training for my first Ironman and need all the help I can get!
I’d love me the Hero 6. Why? Purchased it when it first came out. Had some problems, and have not gotten around to reordering.
I would like a Garmin cycle computer or some yoga socks and a new helmet
Apple Watch
Looking to get a new trainer.
Elite Direto – my old CycleOps trainer starting to display problems.
I would totally get the new Garmin 645! And then I’d jam out when I run
A hero 5 session because on the bike footage is cool. And something else because that’s only $199, towards something for my wife perhaps?
Garmin Vector 3 as don’t have a power meter yet
I will have 5 miles race tomorrow
With that I’d be able to afford a new trainer! Tacx flux maybe?
I would use it for a Garmin Forerunner 935, good for cycling and with the latest in running technology.
Tough choice. I’d love to pick up a set of Garmin Vector 3 power meter pedals, but my Fenix 2 is getting old, so a Fenix 5 would be welcome as well. Decisions, decisions…
I’d like to have a trainer. It’s so cold here
Hi Ray
If I won this giveaway I would get a Garmin 735xt as I hope to do a few short distance triathlons this year and it would be a nice upgrade from my 910xt.
Fénix 5! A dream!
Would love the new vector pedals.
Garmin vector3 power meter so I can train with power outdoors. Good luck to everyone!
If I was lucky enough to win I would buy a new Garmin Fenix 5 to replace the one that one of my kids somehow lost even though they’re never supposed to touch it. Oh well, parenting is tough!
I’ll pick a new Garmin watch when I win (positive thinking) as my FR 610 is sadly at the end of its days.
I’d get a Garmin 935 to upgrade from my beat up Garmin 220 on its last leg!
Probably a new head unit, or I’d use it to pay halfway to a set of powertap p1’s. I’ve been riding for over 5 years it’s about time I finally get a power meter.
The GoPro to document my journey to bring more awareness to Ankylosing Spondylitis by riding cycling events/raced. With my personal project ‘Riding with and for Ankylosing Spondylitis’
I would get the Garmin Vector 3 power meter. I’ve always wanted to train outdoors with power but don’t have the $$- teachers don’t make much in the U.S.. Fingers crossed!
Go Pro – for my buggy running wife :)
I’d get PowerPod, because I’m data freak and would love some extra data from my rides.
Time to upgrade Ambit3 to FF935.
If lucky either Garmin Vector or Garmin Action Cam. So either to improve power training or to capture the moment during sport.
Would love to upgrade my trainer to a smart trainer
Garmin fenix 5, so I could..
a) upgrade my prehistoric Garmin FR210
b) finally track every other workout I do accurately
c) be compatible with Garmin powermeter and cadence sensor on the bike I borrowed
d) motivate myself to take training seriously again…
Because I could use a new head unit
I would get a Garmin FR935 for triathlon training and racing.
Would love some cash to put toward a new trainer!
Garmin935 so that I can train and complete the coast to coast race in New Zealand Feb 2019!
Definitely a new GoPro, with all the outside time with the children, need a better way to capture.
Garmin 935, since my 910XT is due for an update…
Definitely a new Garmin watch. FR935 looks pretty nice.
I’d go for a Garmin fenix 5 to help me achieve some better health goals…
I’d either get an upgraded bike computer like the 520, or maybe the new vector pedals.
Tacx Neo because the other trainers are too loud
Easy. Garmin FR645. With a cerise band!! :)
Put it towards eTap??
I would get Garmin vector 3 power meter pedals. I’ve been wanting them since they came out and can’t quite pull the trigger on the $$$!
Quarq power meter for my cross bike.
I think it would be a simple one sided power meter, not sure which, but I will figure with the sites help :)
Some power pedals I think
Definitely garmin vector 3, most versatile power meter for me. Take the training to the next level.
I’d love a GoPro Hero6 Black so that I can film parts of two of the toughest European sportives this year (Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge and the Maratona dles Dolomites)…
The GoPro to document the beautiful gravel dirt bike trails in Sac Yolo and Lost and Found ride.
So many things I would want, but I’d definitely love to have a GoPro Hero6 Black.
I would go for a smart trainer!
Garmin Vector 3. I would like to start training so I get at least as good as my friends. It would be great to be able to keep up with them and possibly even be slightly faster!
I just upgraded my old tri bike to 11 spd and looking to add crank based power for this year’s training and racing. I would love to get a Quarq dfour!
Ohhh, i dont know. I only know what I want from the sport warch. Right now i am on garmin and love it and love their dashboard. I like the goal setting aspect and overall clean look. Like it even more then strava. Trouble is, my garmin has no gps, so i am looking for a price performance sport watch with gps and wrist hr and looong standby time. And here is the trouble!! Garmin low price watches with gps have a relative short work time when gps is on in compare to suunto sport and polar m430. I read on your site big praises of the suutno spartan training hr sensor and relative long gps work time. Polar has a nice dashboard and nice long work time with gps but that watch is toooo big for my wrist. My budget is around 200e. So i am stuck with my no gps garmin atm. I also love the fact of the suutno spartan trainer hr sensor that it also works in water. All I want has the Garmin fenix, but since i am not a pro 600€ is too much ! So on the end Id like 200€ Garmin fenix since it has loooong gps worktime, wrist hr, routing, hr sensor works underwater and i can stay on the garmin connect dashboard ! Id love to stay eith garmin but in the end i eill probably go for the suunto sparatan trainer……ahhhh. Thank for alm your helful reviews and tips! It helps a lot to compare the watches on yout site! Greetings!
I’m ready to upgrade my Garmin!
Definitely a Suunto Spartan to replace my ageing TomTom multisport which is giving up after 5 solid years
Something new ?
Hi Ray,
I would take the FR 935. I would like to offer it to a very special person
Would very much like to take an Ultegra 6800 crank power meter – Stages or Pioneer, I’m not fussy!
Vector 3! Because DCrainmaker is due to make training faster and harder :-)
I’ d like to have the Garmin vector pedals as this is missing in my gadget list
I’d love to try the Garmin Vectors. I love my current pedals but love the Garmin technology.
Probably a new crankset, might even upgrade it with a powermeter.
Oid ‘ave a camera to take pictures with……
I am eyeing the Garmin Fenix 5s to train for an upcoming marathon
I’d like to upgrade to SRAM e-tap shifting for my road bike
I would start with a Wahoo Fitness bike desk.
I would probably buy a smart trainer
I’ll take a power meter it’s good to know watts during training sessions
I would opt for the GoPro – I’ve wanted one forever to capture our crazy awesome adventures (especially gravel cycling!). Thanks D.C. – I don’t buy any tech item without checking in with you first. Good luck everyone!
I’d likely purchase the new Garmin Vector 3 pedals : )
HRM
Forerunner 935, for the GPS, wifi, and course following goodness.
I’d go for the Garmin Vectors. After all these years of riding blind so to speak , to at last ride with power showing me the way
I’d put get a new bike computer, probably a Garmin Edge 820. I’d like to upgrade my current set up.
Some new training clothes – gotta fit into something so I can work off the baby weight!
I would choose a Garmin Fenix 5. It would be an excellent training partner for my first marathon.
A HRM replacement/upgrade. And perhaps a trainer! Because it’s time to train…
I would get myself a new GoPro Hero 6….sweet!
Prob an edge 520 and then tires etc stuff (if clever training has the corsa speeds in stock)!
I’d invest in a Garmin Vector power meter to help me train smart for my big trip to The French Alps in July
Garmin Fenix 5 to replace my Fenix 3
Probably get one of the higher end Garmin or Suunto watches, but if I win I’ll have to do some research on what watch.
I’ll probably get a Garmin watch, like 735 or 935xt. After a three year hiatus first from injury then from general laziness, I’m back in training and looking to complete my 8th marathon this year. Good luxk to everyone.
prob a go pro hero 6.
Forerunner 645. Because the Fenix 3HR is too bulky.
GoPro Hero6 Black, as I need an action cam for the next vacation.
It would be cleaver if i win the Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter
I would get the Garmin 935 to replace and garmin 220
I’d get a bike trainer possibly, or Garmin Edge.