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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 have never won anything but if luck came to me, I would definitely get GoPro camera. This is a great friend for your outdoor adventure and recording your memories.
I’d like a Garmin 935. My 910XT is showing its age and now acts up in its later years.
Scosche’s New Rhythm would be 1st on my list. :) Really practical for all around sports.
a garmin 935 most likely.
Would probably purchase a new GoPro Hero 5, or a combination of the new Scosche HRM + GPS.
I would buy either Garmin Forerunner 935 or an action camera
Garmin Vector Powermeter for my bike as I am training for my first half ironman in july!
Garmin Varia Radar, close call has me spooked. Looking for some confidence to get back out on the road.
A garmin fenix 5 and a Scoshe Rhythm from the new generation. Nice upgrade to my fenix 2 and Rhythm+
Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt would be nice on my tuscany trip
Garmin 920xt ,becouse i like to train for triathlon
A powermeter to kick my cycling to the next level.
I’d love to get the Suunto Spartan Ultra!
I lost my Garmin during a race at the weekend so I need to replace it!
Garmin Fenix 5
The Wahoo Kickr Snap would be an awesome tool to use in the pain cave.
Upgrade to a Garmin FR935
I would get the Vector 3 Power Meter. The reason why is because I want to improve on my training. I currently have no power meter and having structured Power Meter training would improve my speed!
I’d like to get Garmin Vector 3 power meter. I have read your review on it and liked it very much. I’d like to use it to better understand my bike performance, since the watch I have needs more information to access my training. Thanks for hosting such an event!
I would like Garmin 935, because upgrade from 310xt.
A set of Garmin Vector 3 pedals to fine tune my training and pacing for bike racing and triathlon.
I always dreamed of having a Go Pro with 3 teenagers at home… but sales are too rare!
My husband would like a Powermeter so it’s may be the occasion
Garmin Fenix 5x for having maps would be awesome.
I NEED a power meter for my mtb. So I’d get a stages power meter.
I would love a polar m600. I have the m 400 and love it!
A Mavic drone, the Spark or towards the cost of the Mavic Air maybe. I’ve wanted one for ages, but this is a very difficult purchase when it comes to spousal approval!!
Clothing need new cycling shorts
Definitely a power meter to help me go quicker on the bike
I want to do some vlogging in Thailand so I’d go with the GoPro
Vector 3 for me!
Hero 6!
I am in the market for a new trainer. A voucher would definitely come in handy and would allow me to go for the top Tacx model!
Garmin 935
any powermater to improve my training
A GoPro Hero Black because I have a couple of gorgeous climbs on the bike planned!
I would love a Garmin Forerunner 645M. Been waiting to see if the new 245 would come out before I start marathon training, but the 645M would be even better! Thanks for the opportunity.
I would like to try out a Suunto for trailrunning!
I would totally go for a Garmin 820
Oh gawd i was dreaming of the garmin vector 3 pedals since they came out. I’d love to have the opportunity to afford them. Thank you Ray.
Would love to be able to buy a power meter!
A new garmin would be sweet!
This would be so great for my new running watch, whichever one!
I’d be looking to get credit toward a power meter, not sure which one yet.
Definitely power meters! After spending all winter in Zwift I’m getting spoiled with the trainer telling me the power I put in and all the nice statistics that comes with it, and can’t imaging when spring arrives and suddenly ride without it :)
A powermeter of some sort as I don’t currently have one, probably some Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
I would get the Garmin FR645, exactly fits my needs and want drop the phone during running..
The Scosche Rhythm 24 – not out yet, but available for pre-order. I am on the fence about the accuracy of my Garmin FR235, so I’d like to give this a try! Second option: a Garmin watch that supports running dynamics, not sure which one, though.
A new Garmin watch!!
the best watch available: Garmin 935
I’d buy me a nice FR935
Garmin Vector couse I need power meter on my bike.
Update my bike computer
A nice garmin watch to track running and cycling activities.
I would love the Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter as I am hoping to upgrade my 8 year road bike later this year, for something swish, before we emigrate to Thailand for a new adventure for my family and I, and to help me with my long distance training.
I would buy a Garmin Fenex……after 41 years of running, have been struggling with Afib the last year. Had two ablations. need to religiously track my heart rate now, so that would be my desire!
I’ll love to get the Elite Direto to have my wife next to me in the pain cave. Thank you DC Rainmaker and Clever Training.
I’d love to have a garmin fenix 5 so I can measure the heart rate
FR935 to add wrist HR and 24/7 HR tracking
A GoPro Hero 6 action cam so I can record my upcoming ski trips!
I would love a GoPro Hero 6 so I can film some trail running.
Favero Assioma because I think it is a high quality PM
Garmin 935!!
The brand new yet to be released Garmin 645 with the Music please.
I’d get the new Suunto spartan wrist trainer HR because I could have an affordable running/tri watch to replace my 305 (which still works great).
I’d buy a combination of footwear and swim gear
I switch from Suunto to Garmin last year! Garmin is suck rock solid products! Garmin Fenix 5x would be a great addition to my collection.
I would get Garmin fenix 3 Multisport GPS watch. I started biking but I do not have a GPS watch. I would really love to have one.
I just got my first real bike, and still need pedals and clipless shoes.
I want Garmin fenix 3 Multisport GPS watch.The reason why is that i just want it :)
I would get garmin Fenix 3 multisport watch. Because I only need a GPS watch
I’d get the new garmin 645 music. I love garmin and am looking forward to the ability to listen to music and run phone free.
Happy Friday! I’d probably get a few smaller gadgets – actually got all of the major kit I need! Then again, another PM would come in handy…
I would def put that money towards a Garmin 935! Love everything that watch can do. Or maybe a Fenix 5 just to have a slightly classier look. :)
I think I’d upgrade my Fenix 3 to a 5 or 5X
Time for some pedal power meters, power taps probably.
I’d love to get a go pro. I’ll be racing the Bryce Canyon ultra in June and it would be great to get it on film!
Fenix 5 would be nice to have. Replacing my fenix 3 for long runs
I would buy a Forerunner 935 :)
I’d get myself a Garmin Fenix 5 as my old Vivoactive HR just gave up the holy ghost.
Probably looking at buying a new OHRM, one of the recently released ones :)
Garmin Fenix 5 for hiking
a Stryd and Spartan, or a mavic air –
Would like a Garmin 645, perhaps 735XT. Reason, still using FR410 with a strap held together with electrical tape. Been on this site for years deciding…
Since my ride is already outfitted with PM, computer, and cameras with Ray’s advice and Clever Training’s supply, I would probably opt for a tri watch.
A fancy schmanzy Forerunner because I’m getting tired of always having to edit the activities from my Forerunner 10.
Garmin fenix 3 Multisport GPS watch ♥️
Garmin Fenix 5S – because I like the idea of a small sporttester, or
some of SUUNTO SPARTAN COLLECTION – because I’ve been using Suunto for the past few years.
styrd pod because I am learning to use power to train on my bike and see great improvement. I believe stryd can help with my running
Something Garmin… probably for the bike… so many choices!
Oh i could totally go for a new Forerunner 5P, err I mean Forerunner 935! :-)
I’d get a GoPro for the epic bike rides and to improve my less than stellar motocross skills.
I would get the Favero Assioma dual sided power meter. I have been looking for pedal based Bluetooth power meters to use with my Polar prodcuts.
Garmin 645 Music, maybe I can finally catch up on some audio books and podcasts :)
I would love the new Suunto Sparta. And some other cool stuff ?
Upgrade garmin fenix3 to fenix 5
A new running watch. I’m way overdue for an upgrade!
fenix 5s _white_ or something, i am really in need of new gear in almost all areas -_-
The new Garmin 645 for listening music while running :-)
If I would win, I will buy the Velocomp PowerPod (the version that does both ANT+ and Bluetooth) because I recently added cycling to my hobbies and don’t have a power meter yet. And this idea of using aerodynamics to measure power looks very cool to me :)