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!
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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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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.
Awesome
Hurra!
nice
Thanks for giveaway!!
From Bike Virginia
Gotta get some pool time.
Pick me!
Gotta stay visible while you swim and tune everything else out.
Love to swim!
Awesome !
The last one!!
Can’t beat listening to music while swimming!
maybe this one!!!
12th time the charm, right?
Last giveaway, thanks for keeping me occupied for the past 24 hours ;-)
Ouch I have a muscle spasm
crossing fingers
thanks!
Need it
Ray, help, you’re my only hope!
Pleaseeeeeee
Everybody into the pool!
the last one? good luck to me
Looks awesome, thanks ray!
Pick me!
YAY!
What?! You can take electronics into the water with you? What are they going to come up with next? A watch that can tell you how far and fast you’re going? Is that what this Garmin Swim is for? What?!
Yes please
Dcr ROCKS
Swim swim swim
Awesome
I’d swim with a spork.
One last chance…………….
I live on the water, this would come in handy.
Wow!
Pick me! Pick me!
Country night
Looks fun
great give away.
Cool
12 for 12 yay
I’ll take it! :)
Let’s swim!
comment!
Maybe these will get me back in the pool, or even the lake! Well, maybe.
11th times a charm. Thanks Ray!
This is the one!!
This would be sweet!
Might be the one I need the most, hope I’ll win it!
Looks exciting.
I want one!
Exactly what i need!
I could use that!
Bravo raymaker
I win?
Count me in!
Need this
Keep trying ;-)
Hello
Tee
love your blog!
One last shot. Thanks so much for your generosity!
let’s swim!
swim time :)
Thanks for the great reviews!
One more time
Best one yet IMO. Thanks!
Yay!
Great giveaways this year! Thank you
please…
Who’s down for a swim?
Ok, we’ve been with you for every prize since late last night…let’s make this happen! Btw- I’m tired but it’s been kinda fun so thank you…
Thanks
*fingers crossed*
Swim stuff – Yea!
Thanks!
What, no floaties?
For me!
No Encore?
Not really a swimmer but if I did, I suppose that would make me a triathlete.
I will learn how to swim
Headset please!
Pick me
Last draw…. Time for sleep
Gutted missed the TOM TOM giveaway cos too tied up at work. Last chance now
swimming forever!
Please be the lucky one
::Making monkeys!!!::
I guess this is where the show ends, eh?
Maybe this will be it! I just realized my time calculation has been off all day….womp, womp, womp. Thanks Ray!
Swim time
Pool party
Well, here we go again! Fingers crossed
Best one yet
I would love these for swimming.
Pick me this time !
Last chance….
Booooooooom ya
Some pretty cool stuff you gave away today – thanks!
I hate the swim but maybe this would help.
Come on baby…
The last one