Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
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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 and Equipment 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! 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.
Woohoo!
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I want it!! please!!
maybe this time I win
I will take it. No drawing necessary. Ha!
Amber H
The Mack Daddy for triathletes…
I’m in for one, wow these people are fast. (BTW my 305 is leaking water now so pick me pick me!)
You’re going to spend a fortune on shipping aren’t you?
Yep, in again. But who on Earth has an EXTRA 910XT?
This is the one I was looking for ! Thanks for the good reviews.
Would love to update my 210 with one of these!
Hi Yes please !!
I had one once its at the bottom of a lake now, this would be a great replacement
This is one awesome watch!
Thanks
thank you and good night
Thanks Ray
MINE
uh duh! my 305 just broke last week after 5 years of use! i need a new watch bad!
Yes pretty please! And even better, I won’t run nude with it…
I’m not that lucky.
vrba@gmx.com
thanks ray!
Why not?!
Definitely like this one!
TerenceK
I was hoping one of these would come up. I would love a replacement for my aging 305.
I’m in! Awesome!
Would love this!!
I want that
my husband needs this. his 310xt crapped out recently
nice watch!
This would be nice.
Wooo, yes please!
This is awesome and will make someone very happy- hopefully it’s me!! Thanks for the opportunity.
I want it!! please!!
I’m in it to win it!
Nice! Count me in.
The Buckley Barn Burner would love one.
Woops, I checked the “Email follow-up comments to…” box. Not a good idea.
Oh. Thanks for doing this.
you rock
Thanks for putting on the give-away extravaganza!
I want that.
the best one !
would love to replace the 310 with this!!
lucky number –>
Is it just me or are the captchas really difficult to read?
Thanks ray!
Holler
Count me in please! Really need this so I can update my FR305!!
Thanks for the giveaway Ray!
That’s the one!
Thanks for the great site!
hi there
i love garmins :)
Thank for doing this.
you rock
Third time lucky?
I want
cool
Hello
Best so far?
I’m sitting in Dulles, waiting for a delayed flight home. Does that count?
Yes, please, enter me in the give away.
T
again
This is great!
watch me win.
+1
Best giveaway yet!
Oh yes. I’d love to win this one! Thanks again Ray.
Me, me, meeeeeee!
yay!
Hi this is badass!
Let’s try my luck again!
Count me in!
Wow
Cool watch
Sweet
Wow. Just wow.
Love a garmin!!
Nice
Count me in!!
Me too
Count me!
Awesome!
Needed upgrade
I bent my wookie
Josh in Trabuco Canyon
This just keeps getting better and better!
HOPE I WIN. I NEED THIS.
Pete the sheet
I’m in.
Thanks
Ooh!
Count me in!
Uoooow…would love to win this!!!
If I win this Jason will be very jealous!
wow! This is the most I want!!
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Im in for this one. I think its really cool what youre doing. Thanks!
Thanks for everything!!
oohhh, i want this badly!
I’d LOVE to have one of these! The lap counts would be so valuable. What? Swim data? Woohoo!
I second the yes please!
Fingers and toes are crossed.
Niiiiiiiice. :)
It would be a nice upgrade. Thanks Ray for running these giveaways.
C’mon baby, daddy needs a new 910!!!!
It has been a long day, following thsi giveaway stuff.