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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.
Either action camera or drone to help me better understand my archery mistakes
Just one for my husband, FR945
For dad, a drone to check crops on the farm!
I would probably put it towards a Wahoo trainer so that I could continue training during winter.
Looking at the 945 to replace my aging but trusty 235 for some serious triathlon work.
Wahoo element – love the elegance, LEDs and the app
I would get a garmin 945 watch for me!
I’d go for the go pro!
Still on the lookout for a power meter, would love to put this towards that!
I’ll go with a Fenix 5 Plus. I need longer battery life with remote music!
Garmin Fenix because it looks fab!!
A new running watch to replace my dead 310xt.
Debating myself over getting a GoPro or an FR945….
I would like to have Forerunner 935, because of its functions.
Garmin 945 for the upcoming season pls
Great, thanks again for this giveaway DC Rainmaker! Much appreciated (…if only I’d win at some point… ;-)
I would probably go for that Garmin FR945 or similar.
A new bike computer for my wife (unless I get a tie for Father’s Day, in which case it will be a new bike computer for me).
After coming so close to getting ran off the road yesterday by a selfish motorist, I most definitely want a new front mounted camera so I can get these peoples attention with the use of law enforcement and video evidence of wrong doing!
I’d like to get various lights and a women’s specific saddle for my wife. We recently moved to a place we can both commute to work and we need to outfit new commuter bikes.
New Garmin 945
After reading your article this week, I would like to get a new running watch that is not a Garmin!!!
a crap-ton of stroopwafels…. because :)
A new Garmin head unit or a set of Assioma pedals, or a Go Pro 7
I would buy a forerunner 945 because i need all the data I can get to help me prepare for my first half marathon at the end of August.
A new watch like the 945
A forerunner 245M because my 220 is showing its age
I still don’t have Vector 3, that’s what I’d like to have
Most likely I’d spend it on a power meter of some sort. Never used one and have been wanting to try one out!
Power meter. That’s the gadget I am still missing.
A FR945 or Fenix 5Plus as I’d like to have Spotify and Garmin Pay
Garmin 530 to replace my 520 or new GoPro
A go pro for mountain biking adventures
I’d get a new power meter. My training has stagnated and as a father of two little ones I find it hard to squeeze in workouts so I want to make the most of the ones I get.
I would a power meter to check how much power I CANT put out!
Garmin Fenix+ or 945 would be great. I’m recovering from an injury and its time to step it up a notch, what better way to get incentivised.
A Garmin 945 or some sort of watch! Suunto ambit 2 without Bluetooth sucks nowadays
New hometrainer for winter season 19/20
I would get a bike computer
I would love a new power meter since I got my new bike at the end of April, I’ve put more miles in then all of last year.
I’d like to have the new Forerunner 945, so I hope ;-)
I think I would update my bike computer. Probably something Garmin but who knows? I am willing to experiment with gift money!
Garmin Forerunner 945 would be nice, need new watch, screen had come loose
The new Garmin 830 is calling my name. It well passed time to retire my trustworthy but ancient Garmin Edge 705
A Garmin Edge – because I don’t have a bike computer and constantly looking at my watch is a pain.
Forerunner 935 or 945 to update my old 920XT!
It’d be a toss up between a new multisport watch and power meter pedals :) both of which would help my triathlon training
Thanks for the giveaway! I’d like to get a new wahoo turbo trainer to replace my old one which is creaking (and noisy!)
I’m looking at either a Garmin Virb 360, Rylo, or a power meter solution for my MTB.
I think I would go with a set of power meter pedals. Right now I only have power while using my training wheels.
Power meter for me please. Thanks
I’d love a GoPro Hero 7 Black for our canoe trip in Sweden this summer! ?
Can’t decide between a go pro or new garmin fenix+
Assomonia or something like that. The powerrrrrrrrrrr meter from the italians
suunto 5 or garmin 945
Garmin 530 to navigate on the bike
I’d love the Garmin Fenix 5, would be great to have it for Ironman Dun Laoghaire in August!!!
I lost my garmin 910 and I hope I can win or be lucky to get FR945. Wish me luck
I would love a Garmin FR945. My dinosaur of a Garmin is getting a bit long in the tooth. Definitely in need of some fancy new tech drool over!
I’d get Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
I would like to get a power meter. I have been doing triathlons for about 8 years now and have learned and grown in the sport. I have figured out what works, training wise, and have risen to the top of my age group and place in the top 10 in many local races. The only thing I do not have is a power meter. So far I have mainly gone off how I feel in a race. Getting one might move me even farther in the sport. I just can’t seem to drop that kind of money for one metric. If I were to get one it would be either crank based or chainring spider based.
Power meter cause I need me some power
An action camera of some sort!
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 945 or 645, likely with music. Why? These are great running watches that also recognize Garmin bike sensors so they double as great biking watches. They both also look good for wearing between workouts. If the Fenix 5 Plus works as nice for running and biking that might be an option as well. Happy Friday everyone!
A powermeter! And it’s my birthday!
A gps gadget for my bike so I can find my way back.
A GPS unit for my bikes! Thanks.
hard to choose, a smart trainer (kickr core) or a new garmin watch (945)
I enjoy free techie thingies :)
Fenix 5 plus. Reason – thinking of buying it, however it is difficult to justify the full cost at this time.
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus to improve my triathlon training.
Definitely the FR945! When moving into triathlon my old FR230 just doesn’t cut it anymore…
Garmin Varia
I’d love to upgrade to the new Garmin 530.
For me, Garmin Power meter or Garmin 530 and some accessories.
I’d get a 945 for my wife
I love Fenix! My dream! if I can graduate I would like very much but I’m a bit over budget
I would probably get myself something that I would never buy on my own. A bike trainer, or a really nice running or biking jacket or good quality clothing that I don’t spend on myself.
My kids would love me to get a new FR945 for fathers day because my 10yo daughter has taken possession of my 920!
I would get a Garmin Fenix, time to upgrade!
I’d put it towards a Garmin Varia and compatible head unit. I have a 2 year old and want to watch him grow up and feel like that purchase would improve my safety on the road.
Would probably go for some favero assioma pedals, that way i could be getting real power data both on the road and on my “non-smart” direct drive hometrainer.
Love the new segment: Friday Giveaway…..every Friday right?!!! So I’ll go for something Garminish.
I’d love to get a Garmin Edge. I forgot my Forerunner QR mount on a different bike last weekend and crashed while looking at my wrist. An Edge would ensure this never happens again and give me a few more data fields to look at in the process.
I would love a power meter. Thanks for having this contest.
Id go for Polar Vantage V. I want to give running with power a try and I am courious about Strava live segments in a future update!
Garmin 945
New garmin please, 945 would be lovely!
I’d love the Forerunner 945 but then again there are so many other excellent things to choose from!
A Fenix 5s plus to give to my wife.
Would be a toss up between a Chainring Power Meter for the gravel bike or an update to my Fenix.
I’d either get a power tap hub or a wahoo kickr. Never been able to ride with power or on a smart trainer, so that would be awesome!
I need a new, silent Trainer!
A power meter for my TT bike to improve my performance.
A new bike computer would be nice.
I’m getting a new stages dash L50 to replace my dying edge1000.
I would like the 945 for Father’s Day!
ZEBRA SUITE
I allways wanted to have a powermeter.
Curious to try the 945, have the 935 now and it works fine.
Thinking about that GoPro Hero…
Time to retire my old Fenix3 so perhaps FR945