Heads up! The big Garmin spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8, $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965 at $499, Forerunner 265, the new Instinct 3, and countless other Garmin products. Plus a few Suunto & Apple product deals too! Full list & thoughts here.
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Here’s how to save!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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 2024 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.
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I’m in!!
pole!
if only
Ooh, will I be the first to comment?
Hello….I’m in.
I’d like this! :D
gimmie
count me in!
Hi,
Love to be included in this giveaway.
Best
J
In!!
I would love one.
Hey Ray, thanks for this mate.
I am in!!!
(I could’nt post on the previous one… too bad…)
Fingers crossed!
Looks cool!
Yes please!
Want
I’m in!
Thanks again!
Wow!
More and more awesome goodies!
Not first…but count me in.
I’m in. Love Timex, and I’d love this watch. Thanks!
Definitely need one of these!
Hello!
winner winner chicken dinner
Woot!
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I’d love to try he timex
this one is mine… mwhahahaha
Cheers
I’m in for this :-)
Sweet ;)
Count me in
Craig Huggart says “count me in”.
Would love one. These are cool
Ooh-La-La!
Yes please
Crossing my fingers…
I need a watch. Thanks! love the site.
One of these would be nice!
Yes please
Danggggggg
Hello, also nice gadget for runner. Want them ;).
I have been searching this watch in Belgium for a reasonable price (one that resembles the US pricing)- no deal :(
Looks like a nice watch.
Thanks again.
alextinniswood(at)hotmail.com
These things just keep on coming, don’t they? Not complaining though
This product look nice !
Winner Winner?
Count me in!
participating
Hello from Fhloston Paradise
Really want this one!
Hello Ray! Have a great weekend!
This is perfect
Would love to win this for my husband. Fingers crossed.
Run, run, run!
Hi again :)
I’m not planning on running 100+ hours, but still…
Big O sliding into home!!
People are so fast with the comments!
very coll
Hey
Yay, TRT!
Woo! now I can look like an ironman if I’m lucky enough to win this!
Good morning!
I would love one!
This is cool!
I’m in. Thanks Ray!
here we go…
Woo! That looks awesome! I’m fashionably late for a running-themed gift for my little bro, so I could really use this! For some reason, I wasn’t able to comment on the last ones, so sign me up for this one!!
Timex!
I’m in!!
in!
Great replacement for my FR305!
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I like it!! ot.k@seznam.cz
Timex fan
Happy Friday!
Been wanting one of these!!!
Last 3 hours were the longest of my life :D
I’m in x 3 :)
I’m in, please.
thanks
doron from tel aviv
woo in… cant beleive i slept through the 500 and the actv … but game on today !!!
Ok, I’m also in again! Thanx DCR!
Woo!!
Yes please.
I want one.
Thx
Woot!
It would be rally cool to try out the Timex.
Wow the polar giveaway went from 10 to 200+ quickly. Count me in here!
Nice looking sportwatch.
Please send this to Denmark :)
Hello From Newfoundland
This one looks awesome!
I’m in for this one also!
This would fit nicely to me :)
hello. anyone here?
I’d be thrilled to have one of these!