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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.
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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 the power meter so I can become more efficient on the bike.
One of the running watches!! My old one is just hanging on
I should probably replace my bright red 920XT at some point with something a little more office friendly… maybe ;-)
I want a new Garmin watch :-)
It would be the suunto spartan as my 245 battery life is diminishing quickly, that and it doesn’t survive for a full I.M.
I would get a GoPro…because why not :)
À gps watch for my father birthday.
I would love to win a cycling helmet, as I just learned that my 16 yo helmet is not that safe anymore
I would put the money towards the Marc. It looks really cool.
The Fenix 5x Plus please my Fenix3 is slowly dying (sensors are giving up)
I’d get the Garmin 945 or Fenix 5 Plus, because why not? :)
Wow! – Thanks for the opportunity DC!! If I were to win the giveaway, I would like to receive a Garmin Fenix 5+. That would make a great Father’s Day Gift. Have a great weekend!!
Garmin watch
I would put it towards a smart trainer. It’s winter here in AU
Garmin vector 3 for me please
Absolutely an FR945 to replace my aging FR235
A new FR245 music would be nice. My 235 is getting old.
I would like to get a powermeter for my road bike pretty please!
Edge 530 would be nice upgrade from Edge 500 :)
A new Garmin Fenix with integrated HR to get rid of my HR belt :)
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 645 Music (Slate color) because it has all of the features I am looking for in a running watch.
I’d get a Garmin Forerunner 735XT. My old Garmin’s battery no longer holds a charge.
A set of vector 3 pedals would be tops on my list–Thanks!!!
Hey Ray. Happy Father’s Day. I would get a GoPro Hero 7 Black, just because I would like to have one since it would be nice to take videos while on trail runs that are not taken with my phone.
As a new dad i would love a power meter to make my training be more time effective!
I’d really like a GoPro Fusion 3D Action Camera. I miss too much with separate & back cams.
I would LOVE a Garmin Fenix 5 — an upgrade from my Fenix 3. Then, I’d be able to run Strava segments live. Game changer!
I´d get 530, because I wonder, if it is any better than 520plus.
Thanks for your giveaway!
A Garmin 530 to replace my old Polar CS500
A Fenix5 plus for my hubby and awesome father
Surely a power meter…
I’d love a new Fenix 5 Plus. My Fenix 3 is behind the times and want a shiny new watch on my wrist.
A new fenix 5 plus
I’d definitely get a new watch!
Probably the forerunner 645 so I don’t have to take my phone for music anymore!
I’d love an action camera to film my daughter and ski trips!
I would get fr945, because my 645 is getting old…
Go pro, to help my failing memory
A crank-based power meter so that I can collect more data!!
A new watch to swim with, or perhaps a new bike computer. But since I’m doing soooo little training at the moment I will likely have changed my mind anyway!
I would get a power meter … finally
I’d definitely get a new watch!
Probably the forerunner 645 so I don’t have to take my phone for music anymore!
Please please
Power meter would be amazing!
I’ve got a Suunto Ambit 3 Run and it could definitely use some updating. Fingers crossed!
A kickr climb. With this summer’s grotty weather most of my riding has ended up being done indoors so this would make it a ton more realistic.
Matching FR945 for Dad.
I would get a power meter of course!
I’d really like a new Apple Watch.
Action camera. Time to replace the old virb.
Let’s see if FirstBeat makes the race with the new analytic features in the FR945. Or if I should keep my old one.
I would finally get a powermeter!
Garmin 830 so I can link my varia radar to a head unit.
A Fenix5 would be so sweet
Theo GoPro van surely come my way
I think I would get the GoPro Hero 7 Black even though the reviews seemed mixed with the issues I’ve read. I would want to see how it stacks up against my “FauxPro” special that I got for $70.
FR945
would love to win in the giveaway
I’d love to add a Kickr Climb to the pain cave, will really make Alp du Zwift way more enjoyable.
I’d get a GoPro! My current Sony is giving me all kinds of problems, so it gotta go…
Can’t justify the MARQ, so the FR945 if the OWS gets fixed!!
The new Garmin speedsensor for my comute bike. And my wife wouldn’t even notice
GoPro Hero 7 Black for me!
I would love to spend 500 on a new power meter, or a Garmin Fenix 5 plus, so I could leave my phone at home when I run with music!
Reckon I’d have to go with a GoPro Hero 7 Black this time around. Thanks Ray.
A power meter would be quite nice.
I would love a Fenix 5 Plus, at which point I’ll stop waiting for a refreshed Vivoactive.
I’d dip my feet into the bike trainer business! Thank for the giveaway
Would love a forerunner 945 so got to be lucky
a gopro to record some beautiful rides
Pioneer power meter, can never have too many metrics!
i would like to win a wrist watch style heart rate monitor , nothing to fancy . bells and whistles over complicate things , Thank You
Would love to get some assioma’s for my dad’s bike!
I’ve been waiting for the Garmin 245 for i’d say two years now! I’ve a 220 for the past 5 years and it’s been great but definitely need an upgrade now. That said if i won i might look at the Fenix!
945 forerunner as my fenix 3 needs replacing
Garmin Edge, just got into MTB after years being a trail runner and loving the new hobby.
Gopro hero cam or maybe suunto 5.
a garmin 530 to replace my ancient garmin
I would like to win a Garmin FR945. I have a Garmin Vivoactive 3 and a relation has a FR945 and after seeing and trying it I would like one too!
I’d be sorely tempted to use it towards a SUP. If I couldn’t get my girls sign off on the balance, I think I’d reinforce my bike tools, living in Switzerland wrenching is pricy!
A power meter!! To train more effective
I need a new watch, so a Garmin Forerunner 945 or Fenix 5 would be nice.
Forerunner 945 would be great….triathlon rules
I’d upgrade to a smart trainer to try and motivate me to spin those pedals a little bit more.
A Fenix 5 series watch for mapping.
Will get the Pioneer dual side power meter as an upgrade to the current one and also to analyze the strokes
FR 945 as my FR 920 just cracked.
For sure a new Fenix5!
Probably the Suunto 5 to update my training tools. Thnx.
$500 it´s just the amount to get the new Garmin Edge 530 and the new Garmin Forerunner 245 to renew my sports GPS devices!
Garmin 530 or Wahoo Roam
A new Garmin Forerunner would be really nice!
The Garmin FR945 so I can listen to tunes and pay on the run while collecting copious data on each Tri discipline and at rest, and look good doing it (well, the watch will at least).
I would check out the new Garmin 530. The mountain bike features look awesome.
Hallo!
Trainer and power meter… cause one of those will make me faster, right!
It would be so sweet to win and get Garmin Fenix 5Plus or Accessories for my bike. Thank you for this opportunity to win.
FR945 because I need to replace my 920XT.
I need a cycle computer as I my 510 died last week. (Still doubting whether to stay with Garmin or not)
My Edge 510 is so overdue to be replaced, so I’d probably upgrade to the Edge 530 or maybe even the 830.
The GoPro to shot sweet videos or the new Garmin 530.
Hello, I would like to have fenix 5 for my running and hiking, and thanks Ray!
Set of Garmin Vector pedals.
I’d get a FR945 because I lack imagination.