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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.
power pedals?
It’s going to be a tough decision between a Polar Vantage or Garmin 935 – I just hope I’ll be lucky enough to face it :-)
For my X-mas list a Fenix 5 plus
My sons list was so long that they did not get their Garmin watch. I will get 2 of them with this 500$.
Garmin FR935XT or Favero Assioma
I’ll get new GoPro Hero.
I wanted new gen Garmin triathlon watch but didn’ get it because Garmin still hasn’t released it. Hoping for 945 CES release! :-)
Favero assioma as love to get some pedal power meters
The Garmin 520 Plus would be perfect for me to load my Best Bike Split race plan.
Upgrade to the Fenix 5. Or maybe finally convince my wife for a trainer.
An Elite Direto because I don’t trust my Vortex!
FR 935 (945) to Upgrade my fr 620
A brand new Apple 4 Nike Watch (not LTE!)
I would like to have an extra set of Garmin Vector 3 power pedals
The Garmin Forerunner 935 would be my choice. It will give my trusty ‘ol FR610 I bought after reading the 2011 in-depth review some well deserved rest…maybe even retirement;)
Hi, i’d love to get a Fr 645
A Garmin Fenix!!
Winning would likely help me to finally take the plunge and invest in a smart trainer.
I would get a bike computer because I don’t like having my phone hanging off my handlebars.
I would use it towards a trainer or maybe get a new GoPro…decisions!
I’d get a wahoo element!
Plus a good bike pump
I would love to have a powermeter to train outdoors with power as well…
Garmin Fenix 5, because I like Garmin watches :)
I do Need a new smart trainer so that I can train with Swift.
I’d like a Smartwatch , so I can finally track what I am doing.
I’d get a new watch as the Bluetooth sync on mine is wonky! Mmm that Suunto 9 sure is party …
I would like to get Wahoo Kicr Core to power up during the winter in Munich
I’d probably get a new trainer since the one I’m using currently is not a smart trainer!
Power meter, to be stronger in 2019
I would like to get a new SMART TRAINER Wahoo because winter riding sucks in Ohio or a Garmin Fenix because running is my new thing!
Garmin 520 Plus to help my outside cycling
I would like to get the new Garmin Edge Explore to ride around Paris.
Cordialement from Versailles !
I’d start with power meter training outdoors!
Merry christmas to all!
Not really sure… Maybe some camping gear for when the long runs get really long?
Would pay the different to get a Direct Drive trainer like the Neo, Neo 2 or Kickr…my Vortex starting to make jingle bell sounds…
It is time to replace my Suunto Ambit3 , so probably Fenix5 would be the choice :)
A new trainer.
Fenix 5 plus
I would get a Garmin FR935 to help train for triathlons!
garmin vector 3 because i need a powermeter
Either a decent bike computer or a set of power meter pedals…
Some stretching gear for meniscus tear rehab
I think I’d get the Garmin Edge 820 because I’d like a bike computer with navigation.
Felix 5x to help support my running and hiking!
Powertap pedal based power meter would be nice.
Fenix 5+ would be great, need a phoneless map while jogging ?
I would like to get a Garmin Edge Explore to help me do longer bike rides, or maybe a new watch to replace my Fenix 1.
I’d love to get a fenix 5s to replace my tomtom
I get a new Garmin to replace my Fenix 3.
I’d probably get a Garmin Varia RTL510 Bundle. Often bike alone and can’t really hear cars behind me in the wind noise. Been on my wishlist for a while.
GoPro Hero 7 cause my Hero 3 is getting a little long in the tooth.
one of the new fenixes, if I can handle the size, have yet to try them
I’d like to get a new bike computer.
What a cool idea!
Thanks.
There was no smart trainer under the tree this year. I’d go for a Wahoo Kickr. Thanks!
Suunto Sport Watch to help me train effectively.
Probably a Kickr snap. I think it’s going to be a long winter.
Some new shoes!
Definitely need a new power meter. Mine has failed 3 times in 3 years. Getting tired of sending it in every year to be fixed.
I’d buy a new Harmon forerunner!
I would like a new Garmin Fenix, I have used an old Forerunner for years and the battery is going out
My first indoor trainer to get through these cold winter days!
I’d love a GPS running watch that could play music while I train.
I would get a smart trainer to help me train through the winter months.
I would like a new FR 645 watch, as my 235 is getting pretty old. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all.
Garmin vector pedals please
I woul;d get any sort of GpPro Gimbal for better smoother video.
Would probably get a tri watch to help prepare for a half ironman this fall.
A new 935xt for tracking my training.
A new bike trainer for the winter.
A fenix5 for hiking
I would get Fenix 5 Plus.
Need some replacement shoes as my soles are starting to wear through so a Saucony or Mizuno, but with that much I could also upgrade the lights on my bike and still have some money to play around with.
I didn’t get a wahoo kickr snap for christmas. Boo santa
My wife will need the new Polar Vantage M for her Transvorarlberg Triathlon project next year!
Wahoo Element Bolt. My current head unit is 5 years old now.
Garmin Edge 520 to get me out more for the New Year!
I really want Suunto 9 G1 watch.
It’s not enough for me to tell my wife what to do and where I was, I want it my watch do as well.
Favero Assioma. Enjoying the power data from my smart trainer but would love to get the same data outside.
I’d get a Forerunner 935 to replace my already tired (and cracked) Forerunner 735…
I didn’t find the Polar Vantage V under the Christmas tree… It would perform really awesome in my multi sport activities :)
I would get some type of power meter pedals
A Garmin Edge 520 plus computer for the bike
I would like to have some really smart scale connected with my Garmin Profile – automatically. And/or smart helmet. Getting automated ;-)
I’m looking for an excuse to upgrade my Fenix 3… this could help!
I am dreaming about GoPro Hero7 Black. Added it to my list in message to Santa, but i doub’t he will be mighty enough to bring GoPro to me.
I would get a new road bike helmet, and maybe put the rest toward a power meter!
I want a power meter that I can swap between my bikes.
I guess Garmin. Excite pedals !
Yay!
Garmin Vector 3 pedals, if you are not riding to power are you really riding, yes but you know what I mean :)
I’d be getting the Garmin 935 Tri-bundle as my 920XT replacement to help bring my training to another level, and maybe even get that elusive BQ I’ve been chasing down.
I have wanted a Fenix 5S black/black Sapphire for a LONG time (still on my “one of these days” list). I’d also be happy with new bands for my very worn, older square Vivoactive watch (chest strap is often inconvenient for workouts though). -Cheers, …
I would have loved to get the new POLAR VANTAGE V but … didn’t :-(
fenix 5 to stop me getting lost!
Garmin vector power meter to replace my ancient quarq cinqo
I would love to get a Kurt Kinetic trainer.
I would like a trainer because i dont have it. May be a Bkool would be OK or a Tacx Neo
I would most like “Oofos Ooahh Slide Sandal Black” to help recover post-run. The body isn’t as young as it used to be!
I’d like to get a Tacx Neo 2 Smart trainer because I’d like to simulate riding over wooden planked bridges- just like I did 50 years ago as a kid on railroad bridges on the Erie Canal.
I have an ultra coming up this spring and a Fenix 5 Plus would be a huge benefit during some long training runs. Thanks DC for giving back to your supporters!
I would get a Wahoo Kicker Core!