Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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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’d probably get a bike trainer for my son. Thanks Ray!
Buy a trainer to start with my pain cave!!!
Power meter. The only missing bit for complete training data ?
I would buy a Garmin Fenix 5 Plus, not sure yet which one. My current watch is starting to misbehave…
Probably a power meter to pair with my new 530
A Neo so I don’t wake the kids when I train in the house.
Garmin Vector 3 Pedals. One of the few power meters I haven’t tried yet. Love your reviews and your commitment to tech!
A Wahoo Element Roam because I’ve been looking around for a bike computer/
Indoor Trainer. We just had our first child and I need to build a pain cave as time is very limited now.
I would get Garmin Forerunner 945. Pick me, please!
A new running watch (can’t decide) to replace both my FR15 and vivosmart 3!
Probably the WAHOO ELEMENT ROAM, or the Garmin Edge 830. I’ve been having a tough time choosing between the two. I’ve been getting more and more into cycling each year, and want to take myself to the next level. I currently don’t have a cyclocomputer aside from Strava, and I think having the data at a glance would help me improve my technique – plus the GPS would come in handy when I start traveling with my bike to unfamiliar areas.
I would put it towards some sort of power meter!
Garmin 530 to take my CAAD12 out more often and explore new routes
Oooh, I’d like Garmin Fenix 5S! My current watch doesn’t support multisport and I have been running, swimming, and riding a lot lately, so that would come in handy.
Who doesn’t need another GoPro !
Since I can’t afford for my kids to charge my credit card for a new Garmin for my Fathers Day, I could really use to win this. Time to move up from my beginners Garmin FR35 to at least a 235/245. Please?!
Have always wanted a GoPro, because I live and play in such an wild and beautiful part of the world.
I think I’d spring for a Tacx Flux 2 trainer. The low-speed power capability would be awesome for a slow fat dude like me.
Probably a Garmin smartwatch, not sure which one!
For myself I’d want to get the new Garmin watch, for my dad maybe a pair of bluetooth headphones
Garmin Forerunner 945 will be the first watch for running.
I’d probably get a gopro hero for pictures on the run.
A 945 to replace my Fenix 3, I’d get the same for dad.
Garmin 530 or a something for power sounds tempting
Looking to get a power meter such as …
Velocomp AeroPod Aerodynamic Drag (CdA) Power Meter. Happy Father’s Day, to all the Dads!
A Cycliq Fly 12 and Cycliq Fly 6 because as a father to 6 girls you can never be TOO safe on the roads! and because it’s not Father’s Day in Finland ?? either?
My 920XT is getting rather old, so a new Spotify’able device would be great.
I would like to upgrade my FR735 to FR945…or power pedals. Thanks
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt, to go with my Kickr Snap. I don’t like the default Wahoo smart training app, and from what I have read, it seems that you can create good training rides to use when pairing with the Kickr Snap
I would love to get a new Garmin Edge 1030 :) :) :)
Power meter please :-)
Would love a new tri watch. The 945 looks great.
I would by my dad a cycling gps as he has recently started cycling on a road bike. Helping his new growing passion would be good
Power meter would be nice, cannot justify cost with own money
Part of me would probably sell one of my trainers and get kicked. The other party if me is really but sure.
garmin 1030 – and socks
My dad would love an FR945 for Fathers Day
Fr245
Please add me
I’d use it towards a stages sram road power meter since I am done waiting on the iQ2 (and they turned I to pedals.) ?
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music please, because my Vivoactive HR just doesn’t give me enough data.
Go Pro Hero 7 Black
A GoPro Hero 7 would be awesome
Hello Ray,
I’ve been reading your reviews for years and your site is the one I share with every friend I want to advise the best way when they are considering buying a sport device. All my personnal sport devices’ choices have been done after reading your reviews and thank you for that. I go to my office in Paris (near République) from Val d’Oise Everyday, and I sometimed think I may see you on the road (I previously worked in Chatillon so I Crossed Paris ). Well I’ve riden more than 100K kilometers over the years just for commuting and I would like to have power tap pedals because I have no idea of the power I can sustain during my rides. The only reference I have is from the indoor cycles of the gym. So I would be grateful if you fullfilled my wish. Regards. Stephane
go pro hero 7 black please
thanks
A Garmin 645 and Edge 130 Bundle :)
Looking for a trainer
I’d get a power meter.
Some sort of new running watch. Exact type TBD.
The prize money would go towards an action camera, garmin virb most likely. My wife just broke her back and is stuck in bed wondering what I’m up to when I’m not caring for her. She wants to see some windsurfing, surfing and bike action so she at least feel like she’s doing something.
Would love a decent drone oh so desirable haha and its Satdy over here, down under, besides our little Aussie battler been pretty crook compared to the mighty USD would make a decent dent in the price…perfect thanks
Would love a pair of power measuring pedals for my first road bike. Thanks.
Your in-depth reviews are a blessing upon us mortals with budgets.
I would love to get the new Forerunner 945 and test it out in the mountains of Colorado.
Just returned from Pyrénées- I’d definitely go for a new power meter to manage my efforts up the HCs!
fenix 5 plus or 945 fenix 3 is down to about half the battery run time in just the last month
Need a Forerunner 945
Would love to get the FR945 been looking at multi-sports watches but can’t decide on which one. Plus my wife says I always want the most expensive one. So who knows right if you don’t enter you can’t win
I would probably upgrade my Fenix 3HR to FR945.
Thanks
Hi there, I am from the Netherlands, and as you may know….when we can enter a contest for winning something, we are in. So here it is. What I would like to win is a camera. Why? I bought end of this winter(!) a smart trainer on Marktplaats and now I can train when it rains over here (and yes it does the whole year round), I started using Rouvy and what I would like is to record a ride with my bike computer (wahoo) with video (the camera) and redo the ride on Rouvy with my Flux. And what I would really like is to record the 1st ride when we are all together with Ray and GpLama on our ride the 14th of July and publish that one on Rouvy !!!
I would chose some front and rear bike cameras. Cheers.
I would change my reliable Edge 500 with a new 520 plus. Thanks
A GoPro Hero 7 black or some othre filmingwidgets would probably be my first choice.
A new Trainer, or a FR945, Edge 830 or Wahoo…
I need just too much stuff … :)
Thinking of upgrade to forerunner 945, for the map feature & lightweight
Why?
Because the altimeter of my F3HR went off, and my watch is not under warranty any longer. So I need a replacement.
I would like a FR945
I would love a Go Pro Hero 7.
Edge 830 Bundle. So I could give my Edge Explore to my girlfriend ;-)
Love the Garmin 945. I have been doing triathlon for a few years now. A watch like that would be very useful, and unfortunately I can’t afford anything like that with 3 kids in college
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I’d love to have the Garmin 945 ?
new power meter would be great.
I would love to get 500 usd sports credit so i can get rid of my unsatisfactory Polar Vantange M and go back to good ol Garmin
Would love a power meter to give to.my son
Garmin edge 530 or 830 please! Thanks for the great reviews, podcast, videos, and everything else you do for the cycling tech community Ray.
I’ll take a FR645, please!
Easy, definitely saving for a power meter, that plus electronic shifting would make my biking world complete
I need an upgrade pedal for my Vector 3S, Edge 530 would be nice also = )
HERO7, to record my adventures…
I would chose Favero Assioma Duo power meter. Thanks!
New watch. 920 is beat up
I’d get the Cycliq Fly12 and Fly6
Polar Vantage V to replace my M430 or GoPro Hero 7 Black to replace my Hero 4 Silver or maybe…
FR945 because my current watch is getting pretty long in the tooth
Thanks for the giveaway!!!! A power meter would be nice ;)
FR945 would be great
I would definitely get a GoPro Hero 7 Black. And some kit to go with it!
Whaoo computer. I only use phone, be nice to have something real.
Sensors – give me more precious sensors .. or down payment on a cycle trainer…
Suunto 5 i would love to try out the suunto I love the look and functions of the new models.
Garmin 945, to replace my 920XT although fingers crossed no barometer issues with this one!!
I will definitely upgrade to 245M!!
Garmin 945 to replace my trusty old 920 .
Hmmm, power meter, yup, that’s it, power meter! And thanks Ray for all you for sports tech fans!
I would love a Garmin 945
The Garmin 945 looks nice.
I’d love to have any of these products.
The vivoactive music looks good.
I’d love a new Garmin! Training for a half marathon and updated technology will help me train smarter!
Not sure if my comment made it but I’do go for the edge 830!