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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 want to improve my triathlon results to beat you in Holland. A powermeter is the next step for me ;-)
I would love a Garmin Vivoactive 3 w/ music. I am wearing a 920XT now, and while it’s still a great watch, I would like HR and payment features.
Either a new Garmin running watch or a new GoPro
Garmin Edge 1030, cos my 1000 is an old boy now and needs a rest!
I would get a GoPro to record my upcoming Hood to Coast adventure!
Garmin 945 – my Garmin 910xt is pretty darn old now and I really want to have a watch that can do music
A Stryd for hubby because he is awesome
Maybe a Suunto ? Or the 945
Absolutely the new Garmin Forerunner 945, love its predecessor and need a new watch!
I’m hoping for the Garmin FR945. Still using my 920xt but there have been times I wished I had a map to confirm my route while running and hiking
A bug-free ;-) cycling computer would be great, to enjoy a larger display than my FR935 watch
Happy Dad’s day to all the dads that celebrate this weekend, being down under I have to wait…
I’d love to grab a Fenix 5, cos my current watch battery is on the way out.
Thanks Ray and the Girl (+peanut 1&2)
A FR945 or a power meter. Thanks Ray!
My wife would say wahoo kickr core as my 530am workouts on the Tacx bushido are starting to get to her with the not so quiet whirl! Though I’d be tempted to pick up a go pro instead! Thanks Ray
A new running watch! I’d say a Garmin, but I’ve been burned a lot lately by their bugginess. So, I’ll just say that if I won I’d have to scour your reviews for the big switch!
So many things to get. Probably as go pro but let’s see if I win I might change my mind
I would get a new Garmin watch.
I think it really will be a F945 (wouldn’t buy it without the credit)
… and this time i will win it ;-)
I would love some accessories for my garmin collection!!!
Going to have to be a Garmin Fenix 5 to replace a long in the tooth Fenix 3 that just doesn’t have enough goodies to cut it anymore.
I’d go for the Garmin Foreunner 945. I’ve just started doing triathlon (sprint versions) and love them. Now I want to start doing longer version, plus I’ve got the running bug back from 20 years ago.
Go pro hero black 7 so I can record my kid wake surfing.
Gopro! Or maybe put it towards a new power meter…
Wahoo kickr . I need to train! With kids it’s hard to find the time for the long rides…
I’ve been looking at getting a swimming HRM, still undecided between a Garmin HRM SWIM and a Polar OH1, I could get both, but it needs to work with Strava. And since it’s $500 I’d need to look at a bunch of other stuff too.
A power meter! Or maybe Garmin 945. Tough choise…
Garmin FR945 because it’s amazing!
Garmin edge 830 as my edge 1000 ‘s power button is about to collapse
It has to be a direct drive smart trainer. Time to get into the world of Zwift and avoid the rain. Perfect for this past week in London.
There’s a thousand chanced i will not win. I could definitely need a GoPro or a tacx flux.
I’m was thinking of getting the garmin fr935 but if I win I’d definitely get the fr945. My old ambit3 is looking pretty tired.
Garmin powermeter pedals for upcoming races would be a great choice, thanks!
A forerunner 945 because has all the features I want.
Hi, I would get a Fenix 5 Plus to help me with training for the upcoming tri event. Thanks!
Garmin FR945 because my non-running wife(and actually my father also) has a more hightech running watch than me.
Some kind of power meter.
Polar vantage floats my boat!
Probably a new Quarq power meter, as my 4iiii recently died. Or a new watch, also tempting. Really hope to win!
I need a new Garmin edge now that my old one crashed into the street…
I’d go with the latest Garmin tri watch or cycle computer. If it fitted in the budget, a cycle power meter.
Time to refresh my gadgetry!
A new garmin edge for the retirement of my father
Garmin Edge 530 – so I can measure my hang time when I’m gettin’ rad.
A new bike computer would be super!
I’d love some power meter pedals to take my training to the next level and for pacing my TTs.
Garmin edge 530. Either that or my old 810 needs a new battery!
Oh yesm please! I canjot convince my wife to let me buy tge garminn 945, but maybe I can convince you to support me?! I really, really need it!!!
I think I would go for a Insta360 camera: the stabilization and ability to control the viewpoint in post should give some great bike footage!
Thanks Ray.
I would buy a new bike computor!
Smart Trainer or power meter, my smart trainer loss its controllable component recently although at least power still reads out
Gotta have that GoPro for shooting some nice footage during my Summer holidays!
I’d love a Forerunner 935
Direct-drive trainer. I’ve been using wheel-on Tacx for a while and it’s starting to behave, so I think I need a replacement.
A fancy new GoPro 7 Black would be awesome for capturing all my sub-epic adventures! :)
I’d love to win a new Edge
A new Garmin watch for my son
I would go for a tri-watch, my old stuff is getting sloooow
I’d get an Edge 530 for the new MTB metrics.
New GoPro please!
I would get a GoPro to use as “dash board” camera on my rides and a Radar light to warm me of cars.
I would love to get a Big Agnet tent for my family. The only problem is that there is no tent for 6 :( but will still be a good one ;)
GoPro Hero 7 Black – thanks Ray!!!
Garmin edge 530 or go pro 7 black, because of a trip to New Zealand coming up !
I need a new Suunto because I’m fat.
I would go for a GoPro. Maybe sneak into the stages cycling computer range.
I would like to get a power meter for my mountain bike, it seems like a great addition for training.
Get a garmin bike computer as I am currently not able to run?
I’d have a Garmin Edge 830. Thereby more or less doubling the value of my bike. :-D
I’d put it towards a dual sided power meter, prob some Powertap P2’s!
I would get the GoPro Hero 7 Black.
Because I could finaly record my bike rides and record fantastic videos of my children when not on the bike :)
What a pity. My Bepros still work fine. But I want a new PM. It would be so much easier to justify a new Quarq to myself if someone supports me.
A much appreciated Friday!
I wanna meter my power on the roadbike when climbing up passes in the Alps.
I’ll get a garmin edge to replace my one with a broken ear
I would love a power meter for my bike :)
Garmin fenix so i don’t get lost hiking in the dolomites next week :D
I would buy my kids a GO Pro. They are always doing goofy things and trashing my phone. A go pro would make my life easier and allow them to enjoy their creativity more!
As always you rock Ray!
What I (think to) need is a power meter, but what I want is a Forerunner 945. ?
I’m pretty sure I would take a brand new suunto 5 for my wife, even if it’s Father’s Day…
A new Garmin edge to replace my old edge 800
Garmin FR945 or Wahoo Roam because as a runner and cyclist for 10+ years, I never had a real running watch or bike computer and it is time to track my data to really push myself to improve my fitness. There is no hiding from hard data if I am not pushing hard enough.
A new bike computer as the old one stopped working.
Would like a Garmin can tell the temp and maybe music so blue tooth head phones.
OH I run lots and swim and ride a bike.
New Garmin or Suunto to replace my old watch.
I would put it towards an 830 so I can plan maps before a ride and get back easier when I go of course.
I would take it as down payment for an electronic shifting system.
I’d get a Wahoo Roam, because like many others, my buggy garmin 520 has tipped me over the edge.
There is no way to get better without a powermeter so I need to have the Assioma Pedal Based Cycling Power Meter. Then everything goning to be great
A new bike trainer compatoble with Zwift would be be very nice :-)
Thanks a lot !
Why a fenix 5x plus of course
I’d love a new Garmin 935 or 5x, my old F3 has done me very proud over the last few years.
Great stuff as always Ray
Garmin 945. Want to see if it’s any better in tracking my Cape Town waterfront Canal swims. You know how tricky that area is to GPS
I would like to replace my old Garmin edge 800 by a newer version.
I would probably go for a Garmin Fenix. Or a boat, after all.
I think it’s about time to upgrade my 920 to a 945…
Garmin 945 – my 935 has probably been the best Garmin I’ve had. The old 320xt was solid and groundbreaking, the 920 was a disaster. The FENIX 3 was brilliant and then the 935! The addition of music and Garmin pay probably justify an upgrade but when there’s so little money to go round and the 935 does the core-stuff so well, it’s difficult to actually justify it when it comes to the crunch…….. but if someone is giving me the money!!!!
Somehow I can‘t find my comment… if double pls delete. But I‘ll go for a FR945. Or maybe an Edge 830…?
Oh dear. Just any reliable gps that will give me turn by turn navigation for long rides (because I’m slow). Something like the Garmin Edge like you got for your Dad.
I would pick up bike trainer to smash my quads more often !
I’d really like a wahoo elemnt. My garmin is on its last legs!
Forerunner 45s for my son – he loves his swimming and now has a road bike – trying to get him into running – he’s always been a nightmare to get him to wear a watch for school, but this might do the trick.