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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.
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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 the new Garmin 945, but I’d go through the site with a fine tooth comb first.
I gotta get me a power meter to put on my other bike, because I always have to have more bike toys!
Pedal based power meter for my upcoming trip to the alps!
Garmin 530
I would like to buy some poop with the $500. Hopefully clever training sells poop.
I’d go for a Suunto 9Baro Ti
Garmin 945 due to the increased battery life.
Maybe Gopro 7 or replacement for a Ambit3. My kids vote for the camera, I for the new Suunto(or some another brand) So it is kids vs. me. And the winner is…
It would be lovely with a new Garmin watch.
Pedal based power meter- Favero. Always wanted to use this to try to balance left and right power.
Pedal based power meter would compliment my indoor training quite well.
I’d get the new suunto 5 to replace my old ambit 2s.
Garmin 945 would be nice.
I love 945 for muy day
Garmin 945, please
I’d like to get the Garmin Forerunner 645 with music!
Stages L50 FTW!
The Forerunner 945, for the pro-longed battery life.
New powermeter, because my new bike needs a New powermeter
I would to have a Garmin Forerunner 945 before i start my first triathlon which is in August!
I was thinking a lot about getting a GoPro lately and winning one would be awesome. Thanks again for organising the giveaway!
945 for music feature
I’m pretty sure I’d use it for a kickr core. My wife hates how loud my current trainer is.
I have no idea but I’m tired of heart rate straps so probably a high end watch :)
Having the Cycliq Fly 6 and 12 will certainly reduce the clutter
My polar HR strap needs replacement and new running shoes and a spinning/ indoor bike, the list goes on and on.
I guess it’s time to get serious with the training and get a power meter!
Probably a Garmin Forerunner 945 – because while my Apple Watch is ok with triathlons, it just isn’t the same as a true multisport mode!
I would get a GoPro Hero. The kids have started mountiain biking and I’d love to start filming them.
Don’t actually know what I’d want at this point, but I’ll find something to buy. Maybe a 945 or possibly a Fenix 6… depending on how long the wait would be??
Some garmin accessories probably.
I’d upgrade my Fenix 3 HR… Fenix 5 Plus or Forerunner 945.
A new watch and give my vivo active hr to me son
I’m thinking a Forerunner 245, a pair of the sweet sweet Hoka One One Carbon X’s.. and then fill out the cart with ummm maybe some Gu flavors I haven’t tried or maybe socks. (not sock flavored Gu)
I am a Polar man. I’d splurge on a Polar Vantage V.
I would probably go for the Garmin Forerunner 945 which could be the ideal partner for my NYC marathon training.
Sure I would get a GoPro since my Chinese camera looks like crap compared to de GoPro
A new power meter would be great to get my ultra endurance bike up and running for next season!!
I would like to get a new Wahoo trainer
As a father i would like a Garmin 945 for fathers day.
Garmin edge 530, because it adds navigation compared to fenix 3.
I’d get a go pro hero 7 black, would be nice to have an action camera.
I would like an action camera simply because I have none…I would make me happy. Cheers buddy
I’d love a Fenix 5S Plus… I keep in hovering over the buy button, but they’re quite expensive!
Hero 7 would be great, not replaced my camera for a few years now!
Powermeter would be super nice, would be easier to train for sure
I would go for a Assioma Powermeter for my bike.
I would update my forerunner 935 to 945.
I would like a power meter.
New Garmin! And socks
Indoor Trainer, probably a Kickr. No more excuses during bad weather and the perfect summer purchase ?
The cyclic fly 6/12 are fly af!
I would get a net Garmin Fenix.
I’d probably get a Garmin Forerunner 945!
Garmin 945, of course
Love to get a close look at a brand spanking new stages power meter! And some cake ?, if there’s any change! Cheers!
Fitbit tracker to track activity off the bike
I’ll be looking for a safety camera or maybe the varia radar!
A SPOT-device to keep my family calm would be nice.
Since I bought an indoor trainer for christmas and now have experienced the benefit of riding to power. I would buy a powermeter with the money. Most likely the Favero Assioma.
A Garmin Edge top model for Navigation
A powermeter: probably garmin vector
GO PRO Hero 7. I’ve always wanted one, but I wait until I see a great deal and just as I’m about to buy, a new better in every way one comes out, so I wait till it drops in price and repeat the cycle!
I’d love a pair of the Assiomas so I can join in the power revolution ahead of my 70.3 in Turkey this year, and/or a 945 so I can track my progress through the summer! Amazing job DC…keep on doing what you do for us all ???
My old mate 910 XT unfortunately turned into brick last Friday and I am looking for the replacement. Most obvious choice is 945.
Power meter would be nice – Garmin Vector 3s
Garmin 945 would be the bees knees
I’d love to get a brand new garmin watch – perhaps a fenix 5s plus in sapphire or a 945.
A Wahoo Kickr trainer, because I have the Magene Gravat already and they would look beautiful side by side.
No idea. Maybe a new Garmin edge?
Beer for my dad!
I’d buy me a staged dash
Do they sell protein powder?
I think it’s good. I’d buy a Quatix
I would either get a Garmin Fenix 5s or the new Suunto 5
A Garmin Fenix 5s. Would love to know my training load and stop me overtraining.
Test
Dir Dir work?
Forerunner 945!!!
Power meter for winter bike I think
I’d like to have a power meter, probably Favero Assioma
My husband would love a GPS watch like the Garmin Forerunner 645 GPS Watch. He has an old GPS, but it would be good for him to have a portable one.
I would probably switch from Garmin to Suunto watches.
Powermeter would be nice…
Power meter for my husband ;)
Hi
I am from Berlin and a forerunner 945 preferably or the PowerMeter would just be fine for me.
A Garmin head unit
Live some new running shoes!
I would get a new camera.
would probably get a new powermeter for the girlfriends bike ;-)
I’d get theHero7 black my hero3 silvers getting a bit old
A Garmin Varia for rides on narrow roads
It’d be nice getting the Forerunner 945. Thanks.
Garmin 945 for the win! ?
A big gift to my husband! A Smart trainer
Garmin 945 would be welcome to replace my Fenix 3
I’d like to take a look at the new Garmin 830 after your review!
I would Love a GoPro Hero 7 Black!
Femix 5. My 3 is getting tired…
Garmin Edge 530 would be nice.
I’d need several smaller things, but mainly a treadmill, so I don’t know what I’d choose eventually.