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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.
Probably a new garmin watch. Maybe the 945.
Garmin camera to film my runs…
I’ll go with a sport action camera, hard to justify the price, but if it’s free it’s a good price!
Would love some music when running, so a garmin FR645 would be nice.
I’d get the FR945 to check out the new first beat metrics.
Time to get a new bike computer
I would get a power meter to help my training
A running watch for my wife would be fantastic.
I would get a Hero 7 Black because the stabilization of my YI 4K isn’t that great.
Garmin 945 is looking sweet, Big Daddy likee
FR945 to replace my 910XT
Really love the FR945
I’d get a power meter for my bike!
A garmin 245 to get back into running
Power meter or trainer. Decisions decisions!
I like the Garmin 945.
I think the Stages Cycling Ultegra R8000 Dual Sided Power Meter is a excellent product and would be perfect on my bike! Thanks for the great promotion
A new GoPro would be nice, but I might change my mind if I win
Power pedals like the Assioma pedals
Man I really need a direct drive turbo!
I definitely want/need a GoPro. Gotta capture some of these activities for posterity. Thx Ray!
Fr945 – just to test the news firstbeat metrics
Defo the Assioma Pedal Based Cycling Power Meter. I’ve loved having power data from my Atom and it would be great to have it on the bike too.
I’d probably get a wheel off trainer as the accuracy of my BKool Smart Pro2 is awful
My dad definitely wants a Forerunner 945. I think he still uses an old 305!
I would get a trainer, to be able to upgrade to train indoors when the weather is bad.
I would split between a new watch (battery on my Garmin 735XT isn’t lasting long anymore) and something for my wife to try and encourage more activity.
I’m just an amateur runner, yet I like metrics.
The new one out of FR945 is waiting for me ..
Greetings to all!
Powermeter!
Garmin 945
I’m pretty sure that I want a new GoPro Hero 7.
A new Garmin Edge
Garmin MARQ, of course :-)
I would order the C-Tug Canoe and Kayak Trolley because after cartopping and portaging my sea kayak feeling strong as Thor followed by a good healthy paddle, I need a new trick like Loki to get it home.
I would probably get an Edge 530
I’d probably get a new watch, likely the Garmin 945, since my watch is cracked. Or, I’d get the Go Pro to record my kids riding their bikes.
a gopro black 7
Dreaming of a Forerunner 945.
A Gopro hero 7 would be awsome! Thanks Ray
I’d get the Garmin 830…hopefully the improved processor speeds are as good as described
I would either get a Edge 830 or a Forerunner 945
I would use the money to buy a power meter. Sadly, I do not own one…Yet! Here’s hoping I’m the lucky winner.
Ray,
Happy Father’s Day!
I would use the credit towards a Wahoo desk and a Garmin FR945.
If I get a GoPro I would shoot like a pro..!
Garmin Fenix 5X to track sleep and HR off the bike
My old Garmin has wrist-based HR, that seems to be on its way out. I’d love a new 945 to help keep me motivated!
Garmin Forerunner 945 because, after about 4 years my 35 is starting to glitch out and I’m training for my First ever (after 7 halfs) full marathon! I’d love to be able to upgrade
I’d really like a gopro to film the rainy mountains around me.
I’d choose a 945 for my husband or a 245 for me.
Assioma Power Meter.
I’d get new watch like 945, cause my od V800 is alomst dead ;]
cheers!
To be honest there are a lot of things I’d like to get, but probably top of the list is a quarq power meter ?
The Garmin power meter pedals would be nice.
I’d like some power meter pedals, assioma would do nicely
everything would be nice!
I need a new garmin watch because my 920 keeps freezing. Could also use the go pro.
A powermeter! i don’t have one and would be a great improvement to my training
I’d get my research head on and select a smart turbo trainer model for the prize money. Winter training rides will never be the same again !!
Definitely need some Gave to dual sided power meter pedals and a Swift subscription for the cold rainy winter days
Garmin 945 for the battery life.
If luck comes my way, then I’m looking to head up a hill with a Wahoo Climb. But its the downhill bit that pleases most ;-)
I’d get the 4iiii power meter, either single or double-sided, not sure which yet. I’m a weekend warrior, looking to improve my fitness. Never ridden with a power meter before… seems like too much of a splurge to buy.
Hands down the Garmin FR 245 Music!
Man. It would be great to have Assioma power meter pedals. Never used power meter.
A new Suunto 5 would be great, so that I could return Suunto Spartan Wrist HR to my wife :)
I’d like to win and pick up a new Garmin of some kind. Or those carbon hoka’s
I’d buy 500 gels, strap them to myself, and enter the soonest gran fondo
I would love some decent Bluetooth earphones, thank you!
I would love a Garmin 945 so I can update my very old Garmin watch…but if Garmin is not included in the giveaway I’m sure I’d be able to find something clevertraining has to offer!
finally would get my assioma faveros duo for sure…
Garmin 945. To replace my perfectly good Garmin 935. Why not?
Time for a new Garmin 530!
Mmm a new powermeter for my new bike!
A new bike trainer
A new Garmin edge 1030 would be perfect
I’d love a forerunner 945 bundle!
A power meter or a running watch, or just the luxury to choose!
I’d like the fenix 5 plus sapphire in black.
I don’t like the silver look on the non sapphire version and it is too early to buy a 945.
I need the power!
Totally need to upgrade my gps watch…
I would really like a Forerunner 945
My dad would love the forerunner 945.
A new Garmin 945 would be nice. But I can always use a pair of socks. Lol
I want the latest and greatest Garmin for running.
Garmin 830…hopefully the improved processor speeds as my 820 is so slow
I would get a FR 945… My poor Vívoactive battery is slowly, but inexorably, dying :(
Assioma power meter. Or a new garmin gps. Maybe a new bike…
I would go for a new bike computer! Maybe Garmin Edge 530, leaving $200 for another gadget.
About to move to a new city so I think a bike computer with mapping would be good
A new garmin sports watch to replace my V800.
I’d definitely upgrade my heart rate monitor and possibly a new watch to go with it
GoPro Hero 7.
Been wanting an action camera.
Probably a Garmin Fenx 5
I would love a Garnin Fenix 5 Plus. My father passed away in 2003, and part of the reason I run is because of him.
I like Apple watch.
I’d get the new Garmin 945 Looks awesome and it’s time for an upgrade.
A nice new edge! To work with my varia!
I would choose garmin 645, thanks Ray!
Time to retire my Fenix 3 hr and get a new 945. Battery is not as good as it used to be *sigh*
Gopro action camera for the image stabilization