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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 gopro hero6 black. The reason why I need an action camera for my climbing activities.
GoPro Hero 6 to record the runs outside of the routine routes..
I would like a Fenix 5S for my small arm. :)
Garmin 935 for my tri training and races
Amy Garmin that tracks everything. That would make by stealth marathon training easier. Come on Marathon no 8. I’ll tell my husband soon…..
I’d get a GoPro 6 so I can take pictures and videos underwater.
I’d get a Garmin 645 because I’d like to be able to track my runs without a phone, and this has the added benefit of music!
Some bike trainer maybe Wahoo KICKR SNAP I don’t know yet…
I think I would try to either upgrade my Ambit3 or buy a new GPS bike computer; something that complemented my other gadgets well. If there was any money left then the new Scosche HRM looks pretty neat too. It would be a nice change to move away from a chest strap.
I go to climb the Stelvio this summer and I’ll like do that with a power meter…
a Garmin Fenix 5 would be great for my son who’is in his first year triathlete training…
I’ll go for Vector 3 to get power also while not on trainer. Or the Hero6 to shoot some epic footage. Let’s be real, I’ll never shoot epic footage. So Vector 3.
Stages Power Meter Ultegra 6800 2017 & Garmin Edge 520 Cycling Computer to measure and take my training to the next level!
I would most probably get a Fenix 5S because it has all the features I’d like to have in a watch!
I’d get a GoPro Hero6 Black to film our club triathlon.
I’d definitely get the Garmin Fenix 5 – such a versatile, gorgeous looking piece of multisport tech! With such amazing capabilities…I’d never need another one :)
The Wahoo Elemnt would be great, I hate getting lost!
Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT BOLT Cycling Computer to be able to accurately measure my training
I will buy a gopro session 5, or maybe a power meter. I have to deal with this!
I would like a new gopro for my 2018 Travels un all over the world
Suunto Spartan ;O)
Forerunner 935 would be great. Thanks for the opportunity!
I’d go for a multisport watch. Not sure which one yet
Suunto Spartan Ultra, why not :)
I’d buy the new Sosche HRM & Wahoo Bolt.
Garmin 935 would be a great prize !
wahoo elemnt or the garmin 1030
I would maybe get GoPro or Virb just to capture epic bike rides
I’d get the Garmin 935
Stages dash. As I have a stages power meter. I want to see how it can improve my training with the link software.
These credits would probably go to a GoPro, or a swimming-capable watch, or a power-meter. So undecided !
23/5000
I’m still on time?
The Garmin Fenix 5 would be my choice. Such a nice gadget. ;-)
The Suunto Spartan Ultra!!! that thing is gold!
go pro hero 6 to finally be able to record my activities :)
Dying for a pair of the new Asics nimbus 20’s! Two oceans ultra training!!!
Difficult decision, still need a power meter, but I would also like to start recording stuff with a GoPro as it integrates so nicely with my Polar V800.
Good morning
Power meter that will link to my v800
A bike computer would be nice!
Garmin Vector 3. Power don’t lie. I want true performance measurement.
A smart trainer would be nice.
Garmin Vector 3 power meter or FR935. :)
Garmin Vector 3 would be a nice add-on to the bike!
Garmin Vector 3 power meter or FR935 for a sporty girl, thanks ;)
I’d really like the Fusion from GoPro
I’d like to have the HRM-Run heart rate monitor
With a GoPro Hero6 Black I could make cool films from rides or little journeys :-)
Fenix 5s is a must!!!
I would upgrade my Garmin vector 2 to vector 3 because with my present setup I have to retorque the pedals once a month due to power values drifting downwards.
Please Please pick me
Gopro Hero6 to film all-around…
I’ve a FR235 for a long time now, wanted to upgrade, might go for FR635 with this give away :)
It’d be great to get a Wahoo Bike Computer but even greater to have the chance to use the credits to buy a Hometrainer… With 2 young girls at home and complicated work schedule, having the opportunity to do some decent indoor training on my road bike rather than on my too-old sationnary bike would be just AWESOME!
Thanks a lot in advance!
A multi-function watch, probably a Fenix 5, to help my training for my first sprint triathlon in June.
A new Garmin watch (935 might be the best). I miss custom training/workouts features on my Vivoactive HR.
I would either buy a Garmin FR935 or a dozen pair of shoes. The shoes for actual running, and the Garmin for people who look at me on the subway to think I am a serious runner.
I would looooove a Hero6 to capture an upcoming family holiday.
Garmin Vector 3 power meter
Would love the Garmin Vector 3 power meter
A GPS swimming watch for those open water swims, when the weather improves!
I’d go for a power meter, but will have to read a lot before making a choice.
I would get another power meter for my other bike, so I don’t have to switch back and fourth
Garmin fr645, because i would like to run with music but without phone:)
Does clever training stock Red Etap Aero upgrade? That would be my choice
Garmin 935 ! My old 410 died.
I realy like fr935 – it’s the best
Forerunner 935, to get more data out of my training
I’d like to have the fenix 5. The best watches ever!
I think I would use it for a gopro but I am not absolutely sure yet. Thank you very much for organising the giveaway!
Garmin 520 to use on the commute
I’d love a Suunto Spartan, because it would help on my way back from my knee injury to become a Spartan (again) :).
I’d like to win the gopro fusion. Thanks. Vincent.
I’d buy a gopro to make cool movies of my rides.
Thank you!
Wahoo kickr. Been meaning to upgrade to a smart trainer for the winter, but just haven’t quite been able to face the price. Five hundo dollarydoos would go along wa6 to making it happen.
Garmin Vector 3 to improve my pedaling technique!!
A Rotor power meter crankset for me
Stages dash or Wahoo Elmnt wpopild be fine
Gopro :D
Garmin Fenix 5 x
A new watch
A Garmin Edge 1030 for ease of route planning/navigation, or maybe the Edge 520.
Need new motivation, it will be easier to get it with Garmin watch.
Garmin Vector 3 to boost my trainings
I need a new heart rate monitor – perhaps Scosche Rhythm 24.
A Garmin FR 935 would be nice!
Vector 3 power meter because I have 4 kids (so can’t justify the expense) but I ride 20miles to work (32km) and then home again 5 times a week. I’d like to turn 320km of commuting into training.
Been reading your site for awhile now. Looking to pick up a Garmin 935 here soon!
I’d love a new Fenix 5 as my Fenix 3 is getting a bit tired!
I’d finally upgrade my suunto quest to a Spartan to finally get a cook river run (Sydney) tracked with gps.
I would get a Garmin Fenix 5!
Power meter pedals of some sort.
I’d get a new watch/tracker to replace my 4-year old polar loop – papa can use a new watch :)
I would get the assiomas to see how the work on trainer road and kickr snap translates to the real life ride on the domane…and how much is lost to bounce-if anything- through the isospeed decoupler.
I would get a Garmin FR935 to track all my sports
i would update my GPS-Watch to a Garmin FR935
Wahoo Kickr Snap (‘cos I still haven’t got the one I was promised at Christmas…)
Garmin935, because my garmin235 is starting to lose its ability to read my HR through the wrist and my band is also starting to suffer from 2.5 years of training.
I´m interested in power tap G3
thank you
Garmin Fenix 5 or GoPro Hero 6 – either would be awesome! Fitbit is broken and won’t be replacing. Going on a cycling holiday to Mallorca and a GoPro would be sweet to have!