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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’d get a fresh Forerunner 935 watch for my first Ironman in August.
I’d love to get the wahoo bolt and the new garmin 645 !!!!!!!!!! please !!!!!!!! I NEED IT
A GoPro Hero6 Black would help me log all my training adventures… just seems perfect !
My garmin 310xt is on its last legs. Could really do with an upgrade – please??!
I have 2 main choices… a Garmin Fenix 5S watch to replace my aging Polar V800 or a trainer so that I finally begin using the bike in winter and rainy days
I really want the new Garmin Vector 3S pedals because I am still in the Stone Age and want to ride with power!!
Tough call, a power meter if I can!
Currently looking for a powermeter. Like the vector 3
A good sports watch (haven’t decided which one yet)
Garmin 645. Can’t wait until I can ditch my phone and listen to sweet tunes on my wrist.
GoPro for some active shots of my kids while playing with them.
The new Garmin 645 Music to replace my old tomtom spark
Upgrade to my Edge 800, maybe the 1030
Would really like to replace my Garmin. New run wacht for new running goals!
garmin edge 520 to complete the ecosystem
Cool need new gear.
Garmin vector 3, I would like to train with power this spring
Wahoo Kickr Snap, just the thing for this miserable weather!
Garmin Vector 3 please!!
A forerunner 935! To train smarter and recover better!
Heck, I would really need a power meter like Garmin Vector 3.
Forerunner 935…looking for a triathlon watch with heart based monitor.
I am desperate for a new watch so I would go for the Garmin 935
Think I’d have to move into the modern era and get a power meter
Hi DC Rainmaker! Garmin 935 would be a nice watch!
Herzlischst Naomi
Garmin Vector 3 would bring my Training to the next Level.
I’d love to pick up a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt!!
I would purchase some sort of GoPro camera for taking wicked awesome pictures and videos.
I am looking to up my training and racing by getting a power meter. I’d love the Garmin Vector 3s pedals; easy to set up and switch between bikes, good value and the opportunity to upgrade to dual sided power in the future. Fingers crossed…
GoPro Hero6 Black… Because that is a lot of cash for a toy that won’t help me do much of anything faster or better… but it sure does make some shiny video clips.
I would use the credit to buy a FR935 (because they are so light weight and capable) or a Gopro 6 (upgrade from my Gopro 4 silver). Will Clever ever add DJI drones in their offer?
I’d like to buy the Garmin Forerunner 935. An upgrade will mean that I could run live Strava segments as I train for this year’s marathon.
The Vector 3 would be great, fingers crossed.
Pick me, please! I need a new GPS watch, mine just died.
A new trainer! Old one is getting noisy
I would love to train with the vector 3!!!!
Fenix 5 all day.
My 3 is just not cutting it any more and want the nav.
Some powermeter, probably a 4iiii one.
Super keen for Vector 3s for my new Bike!
Garmin Vector 3s pedals. My father in-law has just bought a pair. He already has a power meter but needed something easier to move between his 5 bikes!?
Simply need your help keeping up with him (both on the bike and kitwise).
I would get a few pairs of Altra shoes. They’re the only shoes that don’t cause foot pain and they’re incredibly comfortable
$500 would be a good start for a power meter
Suunto Spartan Ultra. My old Garmin is on it’s last legs and it’s time for an upgrade!
I would love to upgrade from my Garmin Edge 520 to a newer Garmin bike computer, and Varia bike radar!
I would like to buy a new bike head unit like a Polar M430 or something alike
Probably need a new GoPro. Already happy with my Fenix.
I would buy a Forerunner 935!
A Fenix 5 and then give it to my Mountain Marathon running partner. I have a 5X and think its superb, I know he would love to have one too.
I would get the Garmin Vector 3 power pedals.
This year I’m training for my first 70.3 Ironman as a step up from Olympic distance and power would be a big help in training.
A Kickr would be nice to launch my indoor training
I think I’d upgrade my edge 1000 to a 1030 mostly because of battery life.
Ìd like to get a new GoPro before I leave to Fuerteventura for a camp.
I thinking a new Edge head unit would be a nice addition. so, Pick me! Pick me!
I’d get the FR645 Music and compare metrics to my Ionic.
I would purchase a GoPro so I could film myself reading dcrainmaker blogs.
I will buy new scosche rhythm 24. I need new one who last at least 10 h.
Garmin Vector 3s, to start training a bit more properly!
I would love a new garmin.
I would buy myself a power meter.
Power2Max NG Powermeter: it is time to train clever.
A Garmin Vector 3 power meter, because my head lies to me all that time, but power is power all day long.
I would get the Wahoo Element Bolt, because I want an excuse to yell “Wahoo!” on my bike more.
Fenix 5x for hiking/camping
Garmin FR935 because I want to come back to Garmin after trying Polar
Element Bolt of Garmin 935
I can use the GoPro to make slow-mo videos
The polar m430 please
Suunto Spartan Ultra, because it is nifty.
Wahoo Bolt because I need to replace my old Garmin!
A Suunto Spartan Trainer watch to replace my FR15!
I would go for a new power meter for my (all)road bike, because I just broke mine…
A GoPro would be the perfect tool to support us do a better coaching for our youth team supporting them by filming technique and watching together.
Garmin Forerunner 935 Tri Bundle
Wouldn’t mind a new power meter either, or a GoPro, but at the moment definitely a Garmin Forerunner 935.
I would get the garmin fenix 5, probably the x variant or the garmin 935. I need to upgrade my old fenix 2 because the battery keeps dying on me during my 24 hrs shifts. And I need to have the blue tooth on to get notifications from important texts at work quickly without having to grab my phone.
The Vector 3 , what else!
I’d probably go for the Garmin 645.
Probably have all the gadgets I need but definitely need new running apparel: compression gear, etc.
Oh yeah, pick me. I’d be looking at the Suunto Spartan Ultra as I’m in need of a better sport watch than the one I’m wearing right now.
Need a new Garmin because mine was stole
Definitely Vector 3 pedals!
i would love to have a new garmin with bulit in hrm.
A couple of Element Bolts for my girlfriend and I, now that would be special.
I cross my fingers to win a power sensor :-)
Assioma or Garmin
I would buy a power meter for my bike. I also need a bunch of stuff for the pain cave and this would sure help!
Thanks!
I would get a Garmin VIRB ultra 30 to record epic trail runs with all the Garmin running metrics showing on screen that I am still too slow, and need to train harder.
A power meter!
I think I’d replace my “dumb” trainer with a “smart” one.
I’d definitely be putting it toward the new Fenix 5 HR (I know, I’ll have to pay the difference, but it would be totally worth it!). I love my Fenix 3 (original, no HR unfortunately), but having the color screen and other updates would be amazing!
Would love a go with the new Garmin Forerunner 645 – newest running watch iteration (I’m still on the 620) & the music bit might be interesting :-))
A smart trainer would make winter days more bearable
Probably a garmin watch. Upgrade is in order…
Not sure whether I still have the chance to attend the lucky draw, if so, my favourite is definitely Garmin 935XT for the marathon training.
Time to start some upgrades!
Vector 3 power meter because it looks like they finally nailed it.
Edge 820…i want to upgrade from my 500.
Probably a power meter. No idea which. Have to read that tech-gizmo-blog…
I’d love a new bar in watch for my wife. Like the Fenix 5 or forerunner 935 as she is doing IMTX for her bday
Forerunner 935…probably. Something more than how fast I’m going on my bike would be good.
I’d probably get the Garmin 645. Bringing music into my watch means one less thing to take with me on a run…. although I do love my old ipod shuffle.
i would get the garmin 935. have been thinking about upgrading my 735xt for a while
I’d get a pedal based power meter. Maybe the Faveros.
Time to get serious and increase my efficiency.