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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 love to get some pedal power meter goodness, like assioma’s
Garmin 945 for pure running goodness
Garmin FR945, I’m on the lookout for my first sportwatch for mainly swimming, cycling and running. My budget would allow me to buy a second hand FR935 so this would be a major upgrade :)
Garmin 530 or maybe some quality lights for night mtn biking
I’d love to win the Assioma pedal-based power meter so I can complete my TrainerRoad rides confidently outside instead of on my smart trainer at home.
GoPro Hero 7 Black because I need an upgrade!
Garmin Edge 530
Because my wahoo Bolt is deiving me nuts
I really want a new fenix because my fenix 3 is a bit to big for my arm and the HR don’t measurement very well so I like to try this around my wrist for my triathlon trainings and daily health info… I will be a mommy within a month so it would be nice to see how fit or tired I am in this new period with the baby and training ..
A new forerunner looks nice. The old one still works, but why not upgrade?
A new smart trainer because it’s time for an upgrade.
I would use the credit towards a Kinetic by Kurt Rock and Roll Smart 2 Fluid Trainer so that I can start doing an actual training plan in the winter in preparation for competing some big races that i want to enter next year.
So many options but I’d update my garmin 920 to a newer model
LOTS and lots of socks
GoPro Hero 7
I really need a bike computer like a Garmin Edge 830. Just getting into biking seriously and need to take it to the next level with s good computer.
I can’t decide what I would get. A 360 actioncam to film some memories for later or a FR245, FR645 or FR945.
a wahoo bullet
I WANT… no NEED a new right knee!!!
OK. So I know you can’t do that. A bike trainer of some sort. Even the most basic one would turn me on right now. I’ve resisted getting one until now, now I know.. Resistance Is Futile…
Maybe a nice watch? Guess I’ll start worrying about that if I actually win.
ooh a Kicker Climb. Looking to make the winter training a little more entertaining than the last few years.
New running watch
Would be a tough decision between a Fenix 5X Plus or a power meter to take my training to the next level!
Would love to pick up a GoPro Hero 7 to record adventures cycling, waterskiing and doing all sorts of other outdoor adventures with my family! What a great idea for fathers day!
GoPro Hero 7 – capture some family memories during this summer’s Alpine adventure holiday
I think the next thing that I would use disposable income on would be a power meter for my TTbike
Power2max NG ECO would fit the bill nicely. Great work Ray
I’m looking at the FR945 because some of those new features are starting to make it seem like it’s time to update my old watch.
The FR935 ’cause got lost multiple times using my FR935 – a map will be a big help!
Hi, I would pick the Garmin Forerunner 245 Music, my Garmin Forerunner 220 is getting a bit old.
GoPro Hero 7 Black would be great. There are so many fragile moments passing by.
garmin vector 3 or any power meter would be an incredible upgrade and help!
Either an Edge 530/830 or a new set of wheels, need to go fast!
Garmin Forerunner 945 for me – would be interesting to see what new stuff they managed to squeeze in compared to my 935.
Probably the Hyperice Hypervolt massager that I’ve been looking for for a while
I would buy a Garmin Forerunner 945.
Fenix 5 plus. Time for an upgrade from the Fenix 3 HR
I’d go for a Garmin 945. I don’t really need a watch that fancy, but if you’re buying…
945. Just fell and smashed my 735. Now watchless!
Power2max NG ECO Would be fantastic, the wife’s never going to sign off on me treating myself to such tech.
Hey Ray, love the site! I’d go with a Kickr 2018 Smart Trainer (not the Kickr Core). We have twin toddlers, and the only real “free” time I get to ride is….often after it’s dark. Being able to get a solid ride in inside would be awesome.
Garmin forerunner 945 for me :) – I just broke glass on my TomTom Runner 3 and I intend to start triathlon training so new watch would be really nice.
I would look at power pedals. Most likely the favero’s
Hmmm. Let’s think… Maybe a Garmin Fenix 5 as I broke my Apple watches glass during a Cycling crash. Been running on a super glued glass and a new watch would certainly be welcome ?
I love to get a Garmin FR945 to change my Vivoactive HR and train with efficiency and style!!! Many thanks Ray to be my bible in purchase and to become sort of Santa by now!
I’d get the Garmin Forerunner 945 for my dad so we can track our runs together.
An FR945 to upgrade from my Fenix 3
A fenix5plus and the water straps
Garmin forerunner 945. I need to upgrade from my 235
Garmin 945 cause newer is better
Would love to upgrade my hubbys old Garmin 910 with the new 945 so that his workout would automatically get uploaded.
a newer Garmin gps watch would be nice to replace my old Fitbit Blaze.
I’d buy the Assioma Duo pedal setup as the $500 credit would really help a lot. I train with power on my Kickr and miss it irl now.
Time for a new cycling computer
I’d probably replace my 935 with a 945. Or a Fenix 5 plus.
I’ll pick up a stages l/r for truly measuring my leg balance
I would love to start training with power in my bike outside. It’s been fun using the kickr this winter and now missing the power numbers outside!!
Garmin 945 would look good on Dad’s wrist and better on mine. Thanks
I would get me some Bluetooth headphones for running together with a forerunner with music.
I’d get a smart trainer so I can return the dumb one I’m borrowing so I can Zwift.
A Forerunner 945
Rose gold Vivoactive 3 ,because it is so cute.
I want a new watch…always.
I think I would get a Garmin Forerunner 945. I love my 935, but who doesn’t want the latest/greatest triathlon gear? Do you think it will make me faster? :-)
Hyperice Hypervolt – my hammys and ITB are always super tight
How about a Giro Aerohead helmet?? That could be fun
I will pick a product from Garmin Edge familly because my old Sigma is on its last year I think
Garmin Instinct because of the unique form factor and my dachshund would likely make less of a mess of it then say my apple watch..grr
A Garmin edge 530 for my wife. She has finally taken up cycling and i want her to enjoy it as much as possible!
I would get a garmin fenix 5 because I would like to have an open water swimming option.
Garmin Forerunner 945!
I would get Forerunner 945 for my Father ;)
My kids and I are looking to upgrade the tracking equipment (garmin 920 xt watch) for the cyclist/triathlete/adventurer dad.
I decided to go with a 935 after reading your review of it. I have been using it for years now and love it, but I really miss the ability to see actual maps on the device the way that you can with the 945. I’d love to put it towards the 945 now!
My hubby would be happy with a Polar Vantage M, a DC Rainmaker Men’s Cycling Jersey and a box of DC Rainmaker Water Bottles to fill up the 500$ :-)
Polar Vantage V for me!
I’d like to get a drone for our next adventure
I would either get a power meter or a smart trainer. Trying to work on my cycling!
Maybe an upgrade to the latest Fenix…
Fenix 5+ for me! Ready to move up from my Fenix 3
I have a Forerunner 735XT but I really miss the map feature as I often try new paths. There’s a “breadcrumb” option on the 735XT but it really is lacking without the map behind. So I’d say a Forerunner 945 or a Fenix 5 would do the trick for me :o)
Hmm, lets see, the Garmin 945 or Power Tap 2 pedals, or a wahoo bike trainer.
I need an upgrade To my old oregon. A garmin edge 830 might come in handy.
Garmin fenix 5x plus
Because my fenix 3HR is broken…
My kids would love to win a Garmin 945 for their dad……
I would really like getting the new Garmin 945. So lets win.
Garmin FR 945
I need new shoes, and t hose Giro Women’s Raes Techlace Cycling Shoes are looking pretty sweet! I also want the new Garmin 530.
Garmin Fenix 5 plus
Go pro hero to start taking picture and movies while underwater
I would get me of the new Garmin running watches that Ray so thoroughly reviewed recently.
I currently have a TomTom that has served me well (chosen after reading Ray’s review from several years ago) but TomTom has pulled out of the wearables market and so I’m anticipating the day when they shut down their servers and my watch no longer works and I have to replace it.
Plus I’m doing my first triathlon soon, so one of Garmin’s multi sport models would be just the ticket.
Ray’s excellent reviews are a fantastic resource and I enjoy them even when I’m not necessarily looking to buy, it helps me keep abreast of what’s going on. And I’ve recommended this site to several friends and colleagues who are getting into running etc.
(I didn’t mention the Father’s Day aspect as my father passed away several years ago. So I’m sorry if this post is all about me)
PS – I’m in the U.K. , am I still eligible?
Time to ride outside! Garmin Varia to stay safe out there and some additional lights. Thanks Ray.
Thinking Garmin 945 or Suunto 5 watch…or maybe the Hypervolt. So many options!!!
Hi Ray,
I’d definitely spend it on a Hyperice Hypervolt vibrating massager to help with my injuries.
Thanks.
Either a Garmin 945, or a power meter. Already have a 935, and either would be a splurge.
Would love some Assioma Power pedals, I’d love a power meter that I could use between bikes!
Time to upgrade the 225. A new Garmin it will be.
Garmin 945…why not… :)
It’s cold in Australia right now so I could really do with this cash to put towards a turbo trainer so I don’t have to freeze when I do my bike training.
Thanks
I would buy an Edge 530 in case I would ever jump with my mountain bike.
I would get an action camera