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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 probably go for either a Garmin Vector power meter, or a running watch that’s a bit better than my old TomTom! To be honest, any excuse to buy gadgets is a good excuse…
Elite Direto Trainer because of the long and cold Canadian winters
I would want to upgrade my Forerunner 230 to a 735xt. I actually moved away from a 920 setup to a 230/edge 520 in order to look good feel good and have a dedicated bike computer. However, the cheaper band and lack of swim functionality are missed more than I thought they were going to be.
i would get a smart trainer so I can ride with Zwift!!
Garmin 5x
Would buy a shiny new Wahoo to cheer up my January training :-)
Elite direto
I would like to replace my Fenix 3 with a Vivoactive 3.
Definitely the Forerunner 645. I need some training status help!
A Garmin 935 or 645 Music as I embark on my first triathlon and need all the help I can get! PS: thanks for all your reviews – incredibly useful in understanding all the tech.
As I just purchased a new MTB, I’d like to pick up a new Garmin Edge 520 to start tracking my rides better with a cadence sensor as well.
I think i would like the Garmin FR935 – after a difficult period i switch a mentally button and set goals for myself. I realized that sports helps me a lot, but still figuring things out and a big noob. I’m focusing on running, cycling and swimming. I think this watch would be a big help in understanding how i’m going on with my body, make clear what i’m doing en help reach my goals.
Sorry for the bad English.
Kind regads
I would like the new Garmin Fenix 5x to upgrade my old 910 for my triathlons, I loved the new maps and applications.
I’m in the market for a new watch, looking between the Spartan Ultra or the Spartan Sport HR+Baro. Seems like the only benefit of going the Ultra route would battery? Have a thought on which you would recommend?
I’d love an F5 to train for Wildflower.
Thanks!
A new trainer for me…
So tough to pick. I’m torn between one of the Fenix 5’s or maybe the Forerunner 935. Those watches have everything I could possibly want and then some. Plus they are incredibly stylish. And you can’t beat style.
The new garmin running watch would be good for my runs around the lake here.
Either Stages L/R or Garmin Edge 1030
I would buy a Wahoo Bolt because I want to try something different than Garmin.
Definitely a Go Pro 6 or maybe a Garmin 645 for my wife.
Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt, to replace my ooooooold edge 500!
I think I’d upgrade my Fenix3 to either the Fenix5 or the Forerunner 935. I’m still not sure which would make more sense… The Fenix5 has a lot of bells and whistles that I’m used to with my current watch but it may be a bit of overkill as I don’t use all of those features.. but it just looks better than the Forerunner series… anyway its a nice problem to have if I win!
If I win I would look into buying a GoPro Hero6. I love the idea, and convenience of having a great camera, packed with features in a small and easy to carry package.
Thanks!
I would get garmin vector 3, because knowing my power output would be great.
Vector 3. The road bike needs a power meter
Wahoo Kickr! Why? To train better and more efficiently when the weather is rotten outside.
Garmin Fenix watch
Thanks Ray! I would get the Garmin Vector 3 pedals to elevate my outdoor training to the same level as my indoor training with the Tacx NEO.
Mm, I want a Vivomove HR for myself and a Vivoactive 3 for my wife, should be possible :)
I’d love to try out the new Garmin 645 Music!
I’d definitely get a Go Pro camera to take with me on my running adventures! I love the photos and videos I see friends post & it would be fun to capture some great moments myself!
Garmin 5x or vector 3.. or both.
Right now I would love to put my hands on a new trainner!
Fenix 5s… for the wife
Fenix 5x… for my husband (not really, I’d get a 5s for me!)
A Garmin VIRB, to be sure. If it is not on video, it didn’t happen.
I’d like Garmin Fenix 5x because it’s the ultra running/hiking watch I need
935 xt. Because I like trathlon it is a really nice watch.
I’d definitely get a Fly 12 . I have an ultra tri coming up and would like to push it’s battery and recording to the limits, as well as have some footage from the race. Plus the added safety of another light during the expected 14 hours in the saddle. The rest I’d probably use for a Go Pro.
I would go for a Garmin Fenix 5 … as a motivation for European winter outdoor activities … no beach, but snow.
I would definately buy the spatan watch, superb and would help in my training this year to full fitness after my hip replacement
A Garmin because it’s my birthday!
Need a new bike computer, probably a Wahoo Elemnt! Can’t wait to get out there this summer!
A powermeter for my bike would be fantastic
I’d go for smart trainer and drop the winter to get some rides in before spring.
That GoPro Hero6 Black would be great!
I’d like a powermeter, either Garmin Vector or Powertap wheelset.
Thanks,
Rich
I’d put it towards a smart trainer!
I’d by a Wahoo KICKR to replace my $50 ALDI magnetic trainer!
I would get a new Garmin watch to replace my old Forerunner 305. Not sure what model yet, but it’s time for an upgrade. Although it still works so I’d have to think about it.
I need a new Garmin! My FR620 is antiquated, time for an update. Thx!
I’d buy the a Garmin Forerunner 935 with the triathlon bundle to take my training to the NEXT LEVEL!
Fenix 5x. Because it looks like fun.
I might update my F3 with a new F5.
I’d get a triathlon gps watch for my daughter.
The great Wahoo Bolt for the Wife
New Scosche sensor and Fenix 5. Love the old scosche and the fenix 3–who doesn’t love a better version of what they already love.
Oeeh I would really like those new sleek Garmin Vector 3 pedals!?
Rolling for GoPro!
Because my current camera is hard to hold in 60mph summit winds.
I would love the Garmin Fenix 5 — My Forerunner 410 is 6 years old, and the smartwatch features look great!
I have always wanted a fenix 5. This is pretty much my only shot at getting one!
I think I would finally get that Power Meter I’ve been lacking, maybe the Garmin Vectors.
Tim
I’d go for the GoPro Hero6. I’m a mountain biker and have held off getting a GoPro due to the shaky footage (unless you’re using a gimbal that is). The EIS looks primo!
Probably one of the Garmin watches.
The Assioma- or Garmin Vector Power Meter’s would fit the bill perfectly!
fenix 5 so I can make gains
I would get a new smart trainer, be it wahoo or tacx neo!
Any of them!
Fenix 5 because my Forerunner has died on me
PowerTap pedals ;)
I’d go with an edge 820 because my edge 500 is getting long in the tooth.
Garmin 5s!
I would get the FR 935 as a replacement for my 920XT.
I’d get the new garmin 645!
I’d like to get the Garmin Fenix 5X. Now that’s a gorgeous looking watch. It’ll also tell me how far, how much, where, at what heart rate, and the map of where I’ve run and cycled.
I want a Garmin Vector 3 power meter. I do not truly need one or even deserve on but I still want one.
I’d put it toward a Stages PM on account of … well, just ’cause.
Definitely the Garmin FR935!
a garmin watch- my old one is lacks a HR monitor.
Garmin 935 to replace my aging Fenix 2 with battery issues. Rhythm 24 to monitor HR while swimming? Pedal based power meter to replace PowerTap hub. Oh, I could go on. Have I exceeded the $500 limit?
Vector 3 for me, need a PM!
Garmin MK1
I would buy a Gopro hero 6 black for my snowboard holiday.
I am lusting after the new Mavic Air, but since CT doesn’t sell that, I would probably put the money toward either a power meter or trainer.
A garmin as my new 820 has frozen and we have no agents in botswana!!
garmin 935 because its wonderful
I would absolutely spend the money on a Garmin Fenix 5, my last garmin was a 310 and it bit the bullet roughly 2 years ago!
Garmin 935 or PM.
i would buy the garmin 935
I would go for a GoPro Hero6 Black
I’m up for a triathalon watch, though a power meter might sneak in there.
I would buy the Fenix5
garmin 5s to run in the dessert
I would get a Garmin FR645
I would get Garmin FR935 as a replacement for my old watch
I would pre-order a Garmin 645 Music, since I think I’ve passed the point where I’m ready to invest a little more than my current secondhand Forerunner15. Either that or I’d put it toward an Elite Direto, just because haha.
I would buy 10 pairs of the Bubba Blade Fishing Pliers now that I know where I can buy them.
Either a new trainer, but we’ve already made it this far into Winter with the old one, so my splurge on a set of Vector 3’s
I’ll buy Garmin Edge for my new gravel bike.