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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.
Garmin 945 because i want a smartwatch that does everything.
Some power meter or group set…
Someone stole my Garmin forerunner 920XT in Ballarat so a replacement would be nice
I would get a Hero 7 Black. I have Hero 4 and 6…video is good on the 6 but the sound sucks. The 7 is on my radar!
I want a Garmin Fenix 5. Mine is at end of life.
I’d have to go with a power meter, the Assiomas! This would be so good to have power data outside on the road to review.
I’d probably get a garmin vector s for power on the road bike
I’d get a pedal based powermeter for my TT setup
Assioma Duo would be nice because I already bought one pair for my race bike two weeks ago and they’re so great… my Gravel and TT bikes are now pretty jealous.
As a swimming coach, I would be happy to have a GoPro 7 for recording my students swimming!
Something for my bike, I have a loooooong wishlist :)
If I win, I will get the Garmin Fenix 5 sapphire edition or the favero assioma power pedals.
As I have recently acquired an exquisite FR945 Tri (thank you for the tutorial, most handy (and necessary)), I would very much like to complement that with input from Garmin Vector pedals!
Power meter for sure. Been wanting to bring my training to the next level. Thanks for all you do!
Garmin 945 for sure. Training for my first sprint triathalon and can’t stand the battery life of the Apple Watch any longer.
New helmet
thinking an Edge 830 would do nicely, my 810’s battery is getting a bit dodgy.
Dad would want an Ironman branded recliner
Probably a Garmin Explore because they don’t bring them in to Oz or GoPro and a couple of Park tools that I covet but couldn’t justify. Love ya work DCR.
Pedal based power meter.
Garmin 830 so I can see how fast (aka slow) I’m going on my next Ironman without trying to squint to see the numbers on my watch.
Posting from CFS Alert, 800km from the North Pole in Canada!!! Would love to put the money towards pedal based power meters.
New Garmin!
I’d get the polar vantage titan. The polar vantage like all of us has the potential to be a great watch, just give it time. Ps extra chesse on the cheesy response please.
I would put the prize towards a smart trainer. It’s the middle of winter here in Australia. I hate riding in the rain.
A Garmin 945, I need something to motivate me to get off the couch!
I would get a new running watch. Probably a Garmin.
I’d get a Fenix 5 Plus, because I’m a dad and I’m getting back to running after a long hiatus, so I’d love to have such a cool watch to track my runs. Cheers!
Definitely a Garmin Forerunner 945 for me please. I’m gonna use it on my next ultra trail running race. Thanks!
Garmin Fenix 5. Want to upgrade!
Dude I need a beer holder and bottle opener for my beach cruiser and a Garmin watch! Come on hook a brother up
I really would like a new FR945 – it would be a big leap from my old Fenix3
Power meter! I need to up my game now that I’m outside more and off the trainer.
It’s time to upgrade from the old fenix3 so FR945 would be my choice.
I’m still wanting a power meter for my bike, so it would probably go towards that for me.
Probably a pedal based power meter
A new Garmin for me and my wife. My Fenix 3 and wife Vivoactive HR are badly worn out from daily use. Thanks Ray and CT.?
Any power meter because it’s 2019 and I need to join the cool kids!
A nice GPS unit for my girlfriend, she just got into cycling :)
I would get a Garmin InReach mini so I can staple it to my husbands top of the head. Need to know where that damn thing spends its days.
The Garmin 945. Would be a nice upgrade from the Forerunner 305 and would be nice to get Varia Radar alerts on my wrist and disable alert tones on my Edge 520/830. ?
Would love a Fenix 5 to get into running with power!
I’d get an FR945 so I can be like the cool kids
A new GoPro for me to capture all my great trail runs!!
Stages dash ! Because riding with my FR935 alone and no head unit is kinda clunky !
I reckon I would get a couple of Garmin 45’s for the girls in the house to replace their aging 35’s.
I’d love to have a running watch!
GoPro Hero 7 black for sure! Have some plans to vlog epic bike rides and conversations with family in the cargo bike!
A new running watch so I can run off all that shortcake!!
I would get an edge 530.
Favero Assioma Duo for me to help with my training.
Think I will go for a GoPro Hero 7 Black – current GoPro is busted.
Just got a new MTB, so might try a power meter on it.
Hmm, I’d probably put it towards a new trainer. Not sure which one yet though.
Definitely need a bike computer. Garmin fenix 3 on wrist and backup 920 on the bike just doesn’t cut it.
Happy Father’s Day to all!
Either the Garmin Forerunner 945 or GoPro Hero 7 Black. Both are pretty tempting options.
I’ll go old school,a Garmin 935 would be nice. Maybe most of the bugs are worked out?
Great prize – I’d get my dad a new bike computer and a running watch for me.
I’m sure I need another gadget. New watch? New GoPro? $500 with of swim goggles?
I’d love to get a GoPro Hero 7 Black so I can use it to record my rides for training, safety and vlogging!!! So, please pick me!!!
My wife started training for ironman without a proper watch, FR945 seems like a good fit
Would love to have a GoPro 7!! Happy fathers day for all!
Getting a Garmin Forerunner 945 might finally push me to sign up to that full 42k trail marathon!
I’m thinking some form of powermeter would be cool
Most likely a newerish sports watch to reply my ailing 910.
Pk
I Would get my dad some new swimming gear. The old man’s been re-living his juvenile years and started swimming again, setting some new PR’s (in his age group) and is more motivated than ever!
A power meter. To optimize bike training and make the best use of training time.
New Garmin edge
Hero 7 black
i need a wetsuit or else a Forerunner 945
A Garmin 645 w music for my teenage daughter.
Running power
I’d get a fancy Casio pro trek watch if they have them or a Garmin Instinct. My Dad would love the latest Fitbit.
I’d love to upgrade to the Garmin 945! Thanks!!
I would get Garmin Bike Radar so
I can get home to my boys. (A GoPro would be nice too)
Gotta be Garmin watch – just which one…..
Garmin 830 since I have an 820 and the touchscreen…
A Cycliq light set for my commuting bike. Thanks!
FR945
Definitely one of the new Garmin cycling computers… Dying to see how much air time my kids are getting at the bike park.
I would get the GoPro, this time of year on the trail I ride the wildlife with young ones are amazing.
Well, since it hasn’t shipped yet, I would probably use it as credit towards my still-delayed TACX Bike-Smart indoor bike.
Half of a bike! Or a quarter. Part of it, anyways :)
I’d get a Garmin 1030 and ride transcontinental
I’d put the credit towards a Fenix 5x plus. I’m still using a Fenix 2,and it’s getting a bit long in the tooth!
A GoPro to prove the the weird things I get to see on my runs and rides
Garmin forerunner 945. I’m still rocking a vivoactive so it’s time for an upgrade!
I would apply the $500 to a power meter!
Fenix 5x plus, cause why not!
I would get an edge 530
New running watch.
I would get a cycle computer
Edge 830 or Stages L50 to replace my old bike computer!
A new rear light so I’m more visible at night
GoPro Hero7 it’s time for an update
I’d finally pull the trigger on a power meter – whatever $500 will get me that is DCR approved of course.
new trainer
Need me some new tech! been far too long…oooohhhh, gopro? fenix? powermeter? too many choices!!
The money will go to a part of a good smart trainer, the weather isn’t stable enough lately to always drive outside
I’ve been wanting a power meter for triathlon training, this would be a good opportunity, might have to rely on my husband to figure out which one would be best for me though.