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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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 like a bike computer from wahoo!
A Fenix 5 plus would be fine, because the Maps ;)
Swimming Music Player/Headphones. Do the Finis Duo match up against newer products?
It would be nice to upgrade to the FR945.
I’d get a Garmin Fenix because I’m training for a tri and my Garmin 235 doesn’t cut it on the swim.
I would put it towards a Fenix!
I would love to get a Wahoo Bolt, my Edge520 has a dying battery!
Probably vector pedals after my last pair were stole with my bike
I’d like to try Garmin Edge 830 for training and bikepacking. I never had Garmin for cycling, it’s time to try ;)
Would love the GoPro to record adventures with my son
The product I would get for my father would be a black sock/sandal combo with built in pedometer so that he can keeps track of his steps as he cuts the grass on Sundays.
I’d most likely go for the new Garmin 945.
A Varia taillights for my spouse.
Your content is great. Keep up the hard work.
An upgraded Garmin running watch for my daughter to use in her running club. She is using one that’s over 4 years old.
Any powermeter…would need one for my new bike since the old one has been stolen 1 month ago (it had my beloved P2MAX NG on)..
My aging V800 needs replacement.
The new Garmin Forerunner!
The hypervolt!!! My husband has been talking about it forever!!
Forerunner 945, cos I cannot see how else I will justify an upgrade to a 920 without a store credit
I would like a Suunto 9. Something new and different!
Interesting
I would look at a garmin head unit for cycling.
I need some new wheels that match the new road bike. In the meantime, the GoPro would do best.
GoPro Hero 7 Black :-)
A Garmin Forerunner 945 would be nice to have. :-)
I think I’d like the Garmin 945. No particular reason – my 935 does everything I need it to, and I don’t really see that changing any time soon – but, y’know, shiny new things.
I probably should’ve been born a magpie. That’s the English magpie, not the Australian magpie – the Australian magpie isn’t as attracted to bright shiny things as the English magpie reportedly is.
I’d want a GoPro. Thanks for doing this!!
I’d get the new Forerunner 945 or a Fenix 5 Plus. And then promptly sign up for another road race so I can put it to good use training!
Something cool from Garmin. Thanks!
A power meter for my new bike.
Would like a Garmin vector powermeter. It would greatly help in the bike training. Thanks!
I would put it towards some power meter pedals. Thanks!
Thanks Ray. I’d love an FR945 it’ll be great for my multi-sport summer mode :).
New Edge 530 for me
Assioma power meter pedals. Thanks!
Garmin Edge 530 GPS Cycling Computer & Schwalbe Pro One Folding Triple Tubeless Ready MicroSkin Tires
My current cycling computer doesn’t do mapping; as my rides have become longer and more adventuresome, mapping would be really handy. I recently had a ride cut short by a flat. I hate flats. My new rims are tubeless ready, time for some tubeless tires for them.
I’m thinking I could use a new running watch!
I’d go for that long-coveted smart trainer…wahoo…tacx…no matter!
I’d put it towards a power meter so I can take my training for my next half Ironman to the next level.
Vector pedals because you can never have enough power
I’ve been eyeing off the new Garmin Forerunner range as my current running watch is long in the tooth and getting a bit buggy
I would buy a Garmin 1030 for navigation.
It’s time to update my Fenix3 sans HR, but hard to decide between Fenix5+ and 945…
Great question. Do they have any “go faster”? I need that.
Would be nice to get Forerunner 945!
Id love a Garmin 5x, my old sports watch is showing age, Yep battery issues!
Sidi tri shoes – because I dont have any tri shoes ! :-)
I would finally get a power meter. Probably the stages!
I would most definitely get me a fancy new home trainer, one of those ninja ones like the Tacx Neo or the Wahoo. I don’t want it for me, of course, as it is my better half (and downstairs neighbours) who will benefit the most from the 6a.m. silent riding.
New Trainer! Elite Direto probably. Why? because I’m worth it.
Hi Ray
I would probably choose the fr945.
I now use the 935, and am very happy with this. So I expect the upgrade to 945 to make me even more happier
Keep up the reviews and fit podcast, I do enjoy these as well
Greetings and good Father’s Day!
Gerard
I’d get a power meter because I need more ride data to geek out on.
Would be cool to upgrade my good ol’ trusty FR920XT with a Forerunner 945! Thanks!!!
A new trainer, most likely a tacx.
I’d like a new Garmin Edge unit!
I’d like a Power meter to increase training performance and why not only the Joy of using it on rides.
I would get a trainer.
Garmin Fenix 5, for some thru-hiking, ultra-running goodness!
I have been pining after the Favero Assioma power meter. I want to collect even more data now that I’ve added cycling to my running, and all the cool kids use power meters for their training and Strava exploits. Thanks!
Well why not a Garmin Forerunner 935? Oooooh that opens up debate! Have a nice day!
For a runner – a new Forerunner 945. Would be great. Thanks in advance.
Either power meter or trainer
I would get the Garmin FR945 if I win… Someone will win so why mot try ???Thank you for doing this.
Happy Father’s day to you ???
Forerunner 945. My 935 is still going strong, but suddenly it’s not cutting edge any more… ☹️
Edge 830
Favero Assioma dual pedals – need to see that power!
I’d like a powermeter. Any. Because I don’t have one, and never was confident enough to pull the trigger :)
Would love to get some power meter pedals for my bike! Want to nerd out!
I’d get my wife a new Garmin or myself a cycling specific Garmin
If I’d be so lucky I’d take Favero Assioma. Then the only part missing for my upcomming 1/2 ironman would be a bike ;-)
I’d either get me a new smart fitness watch or a bike trainer.
I’d get a Forerunner 945 because it’s what I wanted when I got the 935 but believed in the Garmin forums where it was claimed that there would be no follow-up to the 935 >:-(
Garmin vector 3 pedals – I want power baby!
A new Garmin 530 and Varia radar. Keep an eye on the crazy drivers.
I’d get my other pedal for my vector!
I’m still looking to get some nice powermeter… or new bike computer… or action camera… :) Giveaways are great anyways!
Proably Suunto 9 Baro
I’d put $500 toward a new GPS watch, probably a forerunner 945. My trusty 935 is starting to have connectivity issues (won’t pair sensors anymore), and I really would like to be able to get accurate HR again. Music and mapping would be a nice bonus as well.
Fenix 5 – As a father of four it will mean I can always find my way home.
A kickr climb, I can’t justify the expense otherwise! I’m usually good at this…
Me please!
A new Stages power meter would be fantastic addition to my training plan. Thank you.
Either a wahoo bolt or a PM
I’d get the FR 945 and give my 935 to my dad. Win-Win!
I would get a Garmin 945 for sure, to replace my very aging Garmin. Hi!
Powermeter or watch (fenix or ???)
Now that I own a smart trainer I understand the value of a power meter. I am thinking of getting one for outdoor rides too.
Probably go with a Edge 530 if I can resist the urge to upgrade to the 945.
Without doubt a power meter, it’s going to take some serious power to shift my fat belly..
Would get the new Garmin 945.
Power meter – probably
Yup, the Garmin ForeRunner 945 watch is exactly what I need. Perfect for when I have to switch bikes in a cx race but keep monitoring my HR.
I would go with the Garmin 830. why? to compliment the minimalist of the Emonda SLR 9.
A pair of Vaporfly 4% and some recovery stuff
I will get the right side of my awesome 4iiii precision power meter.
Garmin 830 because I was going to buy one any way.
Edge 830. Time to upgrade from the Edge 705!
I’d go for the new garmin edge bike computer to tackle some new routes outside and take a break from wahoo and zwift! Will be in 5 different states over the next two months and would love finding and riding new bike routes!!
A Polar vantage V.
definitely a GoPro Hero 7 Black since I already bought the FR245.