Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters

Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit March 10, 2024 Duration: 1:04:13

In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about Google Pixel Watch Updates, Skiing Apps for Garmin and Apple, More SPD Power Meters, and other interesting news in the sports tech world.

// Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:57 Look Power Meter Pedals
23:13 Apple vs Garmin Ski Apps
35:22 Supersapiens Shuts Down
46:32 Google Pixel Watch Updates
52:42 Suunto and UTMB Partnership

/// More Info

Apple Watch Slopes App vs Garmin (Ray): https://youtu.be/hELwHn8Fjyw?si=VLokpfEULo72hc3C

Apple Watch Slopes App Review (Des):
https://youtu.be/rHJL-TnpE0Q?si=Nwkzh8j99Zu2Mpjc

Garmin Ski App Review (Des):
https://youtu.be/HFyBB2TuH6c?si=aofq4esGmjTwMgI0

COROS Ski App Review (Des):
https://youtu.be/99kucn_veek?si=NB8CCZd29OFINQ_B

Supersapiens Closing Down: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/supersapiens-announces-its-shutting-down.html

Look SPD/Keo Blade Power Meter Pedals (Ray - website):
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/looks-blade-pedals-power-meter-pedal-hands-on.html

Look SPD/Keo Blade Power Meter Pedal First Look (Ray - YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyUYH-pkOIA

For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:

DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

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For anyone trying to make sense of the constant stream of new gadgets and data, The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit cuts through the noise. Hosts DC Rainmaker and DesFit bring their deep, hands-on experience from years of testing gear and analyzing the sports technology landscape. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who just tore apart the latest GPS watch, fitness tracker, or smart bike trainer, offering unvarnished opinions you won't get from a press release. They regularly sit down with engineers, product designers, and industry insiders, pulling back the curtain on how these technologies are developed and what they actually mean for your training. Whether you're a casual runner curious about heart rate zones or a triathlete fine-tuning your power meter data, this podcast delivers practical insights. It’s not just about what to buy, but how to use the tech you have to genuinely improve your health and athletic performance. Tune in for a detailed, often humorous, and always informative look at the tools that are changing how we move.
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