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Title: Sporting gadgets
Post by: bennydorano on November 21, 2024, 01:28:28 PM
Has anyone bought (or just used) those air compression leg suits for recovery? Recommend? Any better than regular stuff?

The prices seem to have comedown from pro level into the keen (deluded) athlete purchase price range.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: JimStynes on November 21, 2024, 05:49:48 PM
Don't really find them that beneficial to be honest. Some people like them ok.

Any good deals on a garmin heart rate straps??
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 21, 2024, 05:52:17 PM
Bound to be deals this Friday and next on Amazon
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: bennydorano on November 21, 2024, 06:08:44 PM
I burned through a few HRMs over the years, have had Garmins, Wahoo ticker and Polar, Polar is the best I've had. Wahoo ticker the worst.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: JimStynes on November 21, 2024, 09:02:33 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 21, 2024, 06:08:44 PMI burned through a few HRMs over the years, have had Garmins, Wahoo ticker and Polar, Polar is the best I've had. Wahoo ticker the worst.

Currently using a garmin watch so thought the garmin strap would be best. Half tempted for a new watch if I saw a good deal in the sales.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: Armagh18 on November 21, 2024, 09:15:54 PM
If you're into recovery- get a light jog, lake/sea dip, plenty of rest/sleep and lots of high protein food into you. The latter 2 being most important.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: JimStynes on November 22, 2024, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 21, 2024, 09:15:54 PMIf you're into recovery- get a light jog, lake/sea dip, plenty of rest/sleep and lots of high protein food into you. The latter 2 being most important.

We don't want that sort of sensible talk in here! Just discussion on expensive gadgets to waste money on. Best turbo trainers? Some big money ones out there. 
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: lfdown2 on November 22, 2024, 11:23:29 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 22, 2024, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 21, 2024, 09:15:54 PMIf you're into recovery- get a light jog, lake/sea dip, plenty of rest/sleep and lots of high protein food into you. The latter 2 being most important.

We don't want that sort of sensible talk in here! Just discussion on expensive gadgets to waste money on. Best turbo trainers? Some big money ones out there. 

And...best reasonable (I realise that's subjective) turbo trainer, for a runner who has a bike and would like to do a day a week on it over the winter.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: PeterEli on November 22, 2024, 11:34:56 AM
Does anyone wear a Whoop? I am sure there will be some decent Black Friday deals but I have heard mixed reviews.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: imtommygunn on November 22, 2024, 11:45:08 AM
Quote from: lfdown2 on November 22, 2024, 11:23:29 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 22, 2024, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 21, 2024, 09:15:54 PMIf you're into recovery- get a light jog, lake/sea dip, plenty of rest/sleep and lots of high protein food into you. The latter 2 being most important.

We don't want that sort of sensible talk in here! Just discussion on expensive gadgets to waste money on. Best turbo trainers? Some big money ones out there. 

And...best reasonable (I realise that's subjective) turbo trainer, for a runner who has a bike and would like to do a day a week on it over the winter.

I'd be a runner and got a really good one for about 400 quid during lockdown. I am trying to find details and will post if I can.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: maddog on November 22, 2024, 11:49:18 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 22, 2024, 11:45:08 AM
Quote from: lfdown2 on November 22, 2024, 11:23:29 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 22, 2024, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 21, 2024, 09:15:54 PMIf you're into recovery- get a light jog, lake/sea dip, plenty of rest/sleep and lots of high protein food into you. The latter 2 being most important.

We don't want that sort of sensible talk in here! Just discussion on expensive gadgets to waste money on. Best turbo trainers? Some big money ones out there. 

And...best reasonable (I realise that's subjective) turbo trainer, for a runner who has a bike and would like to do a day a week on it over the winter.

I'd be a runner and got a really good one for about 400 quid during lockdown. I am trying to find details and will post if I can.

There are a few places doing Tacx Flux S for £399, think normally over the 550 mark. Sigma sports is one, tredz as well i think
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: bennydorano on November 22, 2024, 12:24:13 PM
HC Pinnacle has got some great reviews for an entry level smart trainer £210

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/pinnacle/hc-turbo-home-trainer-712633
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: Armagh18 on November 22, 2024, 02:43:08 PM
Quote from: PeterEli on November 22, 2024, 11:34:56 AMDoes anyone wear a Whoop? I am sure there will be some decent Black Friday deals but I have heard mixed reviews.
Havent used one personally but seem to be the go with good few county/high level club players I know.
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: Saffrongael on November 22, 2024, 02:49:37 PM
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 22, 2024, 02:43:08 PM
Quote from: PeterEli on November 22, 2024, 11:34:56 AMDoes anyone wear a Whoop? I am sure there will be some decent Black Friday deals but I have heard mixed reviews.
Havent used one personally but seem to be the go with good few county/high level club players I know.

High level ?  ;D  I have seen run of the mill minors wearing them
Title: Re: Sporting gadgets
Post by: lfdown2 on November 26, 2024, 02:15:37 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on November 22, 2024, 12:24:13 PMHC Pinnacle has got some great reviews for an entry level smart trainer £210

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/pinnacle/hc-turbo-home-trainer-712633

Quote from: maddog on November 22, 2024, 11:49:18 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on November 22, 2024, 11:45:08 AM
Quote from: lfdown2 on November 22, 2024, 11:23:29 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 22, 2024, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Armagh18 on November 21, 2024, 09:15:54 PMIf you're into recovery- get a light jog, lake/sea dip, plenty of rest/sleep and lots of high protein food into you. The latter 2 being most important.

We don't want that sort of sensible talk in here! Just discussion on expensive gadgets to waste money on. Best turbo trainers? Some big money ones out there. 

And...best reasonable (I realise that's subjective) turbo trainer, for a runner who has a bike and would like to do a day a week on it over the winter.

I'd be a runner and got a really good one for about 400 quid during lockdown. I am trying to find details and will post if I can.

There are a few places doing Tacx Flux S for £399, think normally over the 550 mark. Sigma sports is one, tredz as well i think

Thanks for the recommendations