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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.
Go for a GoPro !
I’ll be getting a 935 because this Apple Watch suuuuuuucks for running.
I’m leaning towards a fenix 5 but a new power meter would be pretty neat too.
I’d go with a new Garmin (Fenix 5 probably), and gift my old & trusty 920xt to a friend.
Something new. May be Garmin fenix 5 or FR 935. Tough decision!
I want to get a new trail hitch mount bike rack. No scratches would be great :-)
I would like a Garmin Vector 3 dual because today (27.01) is actually my birthday and my wife got me a set of cut boards made of wood instead to get me something for my bike….Yeap not even socks or a gift card. And with the Vector I could actually better check how my recovery after the knee surgery is going
(Ps. It seems I can’t post. Hopefully it worked this time)
My wife’s old unit is now very old. I think she needs a sparkly new one to reignite her training regime.
I’m thinking fēnix 5
Would love to upgrade my bike computer to a smart trainer like Garmin 820
Probably a GoPro or Fenix 6 (with music)
Definitely put it toward a Garmin Vector 3S
Garmin vector3. Just to see what i can do :-)
Garmin Fenix 5 grey to replace my old Forerunner and look slick during training and at office
In that case I would use my voucher in
– Action Cameras
There’s always use for other one
I’d buy some sort of action cam like a go pro or something
Garmin Vector 3. Think its time I joined the power meter revolution
Definitely vector3. It’s the total package power meter.
A Hero 6 to use for some on bike photography.
I’d get a smart trainer, because it’s cold, wet and dark and who wants to ride outside in that?
I’d take the Garmin 935 to help me train for my Ironman in September!
Garmin 935 – need a new tri watch
If i am the Lucky one, I would go for a Garmin Fénix 5
I would like a Garmin Fenix watch to help my running and biking. Looking forward to the warmer weather
The Hero6 Black!
The Forerunner to help me in my training!
A new garmin watch …. or maybe something for the bike ?
my old garmin 610 needs replacement ie 935 :D
For a Garmin Edge 1030. Guiding me on my tour around Morocco :)
If I were to win the $500 credit I would get a GoPro Hero for sure to catalogue my awesome adventures around the world. Or maybe I would get something else. Who knows?! Point is I would put it to good use!
I’d like any of the watches for my dogs as they have their own Strava so need accurate data when they run with me :)
That would be a great down payment for a bike trainer!
I would replace my garmin fenix 3 with the new forerunner
One of the sportswatches; am about to go on a diving holiday and for running, thanks
I’ve been watching action cameras for months now, but never decided to buy one.
Gotta go for the GoPro!
I’d probably fancy a Garmin FR205
Garmin 935, because it’s better than mine FR620, time to upgrade.
New bike computer…because newer is good-er.
Garmin 1030 to updrade my old 810
Would use the credit towards getting a Tacx Neo Smart I think. Been waiting forever for a Elite Direto to ship from being backordered and at this point would probably pay the extra just to have the best.
I deffinitely need to replace my old garmin edge 800 by a Wahoo Element Bolt.
smart trainer
GoPro drone because drones are awesome
Would love a Fenix 5. Can track how few steps and workouts I’m getting now that I have one month old triplets. It’d look good at least.
DJI Spark. I wanna get started in filming some of my runs (running routes…not the GI problem), especially when I’m on a new location, like Paris, London, etc.
Fenix 5x saphire, because current 735xt gets scratches too easily and f5 has sone ant issues..
Firstly, happy Australia Day.
Secondly, I would choose the garmin vector 3s pedals, I would love to monitor my leg usage.
Ta dudes.
Thomas
Shimano power meter, got to train with power and keep the original looks!
To contribute to a pair of garmin vector 3 pedals to keep me motivated during my indoor cycling session.
I think an upgrade for my Garmin watch could be useful…
I’d like To buy a gps watch Garmin Fenix or forerunner series!. Thanks for the giveaway and enjoy the summer in Australia with your family!
A Garmin Edge for my bike, have been making do with my running watch but would like to have something cycle specific.
Garmin Vector 3 would be great!
It’d have to be a trainer, maybe a Flux – we’ve two bubs about the same ages as Peanuts #1&2 and striking a balance that’ll allow time enough out on the bike hasn’t happened.
I would like to get a Garmin forerunner 645 because it does everything I need sports wise but it also has music.
New Forerunner for sure! My Polar is doing ok, but yay to new toys!
Definitely need to get some Garmin Vector 3, this is a great start.
Mmmm… I’d looking for something to motivate me to increase my running mileage and frequency! :-)
Put it to a 935
I would grab a nice pair of Garmin Vector 3 to finally get into power based training!
Vector 3!
Gotta go with the Garmin Vector 3 Power Pedals, because it’s the only sports tech that I’m currently lacking
I’d like to extend my bike by favero assioma
Very tough to choose but maybe a quiet trainer since baby #1 is on the way!
Assioma pedals, I would love to get my wife on power!
I want a Garmin Vector 3 so i can take my training to the next level
I would like to buy a Garmin Vector 3 to improve the quality of my training :D
If i would get the price i would choose suunto Spartan and give it to my husband, who has birthday on 29.1. ☺
Favero Assioma, desperately need the second pedal!
Hi, i would like a wahoo elemnt, or a FR935.
If I won I would definitely get the Garmin Vector 3…..no wait, the Edge 1030, or maybe the Garmin Fenix 5s.
Probably a GoPro…..
ok. picking up the hero6. after all, you have to get some vacation if you own a brand new action cam.
I would get my husband the power meter
Garmin 935! Just love it.
GArmin Vector pedals , its time to train to power
I’ll take a Garmin FR935… It’s probably a lot more than I need, but if you’re buying, why not?
I’d get a Polar M430 or Garmin Vivosport 3.
Would buy the Garmin Fenix 5 for running and MTB.
A gopro 6 to film all my cool trail adventures
A power meter, probably 4iii
I would get the Garmin Vector 3 power meter.
I’d love to get a Fenix 5S!
Wahoo bolt to complete the set and some recovery items, just don’t have any.
27 8-ounce tubes of Chamois Butt’r… for comfort.
Love you Ray, scosche rhythm+ because i’m skinny and HR straps always slip
A new watch as my Suunto ambit 2’s battery is starting to wane.
Smart indoor trainer because i Reaally want it. Most probably elite direto or maybe i will stretch the budget for the Tacx NEO
The Vector free would be exactly what I need.
I’d probably get the Suuntoo Spartan Sport Wrist Heart Rate in bronze. It’s got everything I need… and it’s bronze.
I’d definately get a GoPro because me and my boyfriend are going to Hawaii to learn how to surf and that would be awesome to have on film. Happy Austrailia Day!
Hmmm, a Fenix ‘d be nice!
I need a new bike computer to replace my FR310XT. Probably an Elemnt Bolt with all the fixings!
I would get a Wahoo Kicker!!! :D
I‘d get a GoPro or something to replace my „old“ Garmin 810 ^^ – or a garmin fenix ?
The new Garmin that also does music. Bc even though my old one works fine, I love that the new ones are like smart watches, activity trackers and have built in HRM.
Most likely the new Garmin Forerunner 645 because it seems to cover all the needs of a recreational runner!
Garmin Vector for Sure. ?
Probably go for the Garmin 1030 as I want a GPS with mapping on it.
I really want a Suunto spartan ultra to run faster
I would get a go pro to record mountain bike riding on!