Sports Tech Summer Deals Still Live! A huge number of the Amazon deals are still going! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $459, and the Fenix 8 for $150 off. The Apple Watch Series 10 for $279, the GoPro Hero 13 Black for $329, smart trainers, drones, action cams, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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Here’s how to save!
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You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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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.
RUN RAY RUN!
let the RNG be with me!
Perfect for my wife!
instant running..
Sweet
I am in
Im in!
Polarr watchesss
Cool!
I want it!
Please!
I love Polar
I should be in zzzzzzzz land
pick me.
Mom, meatloaf!
Niiiiice
I am in
Perfect for my wife!
I will put the watch to good use….
my friend would use it … tech these days
Would love it!
Colin
Sign me up. Always been a Garmin watch guy, but the new Polar is supposed to have a more accurate run pace.
One more Polar
Nice watch, i’m going to dream about it.
this is nice. I’d like to have it
OMG.OMG.OMG.
Please I would like to have one!
chicken dinner?
Beam me up Scotty!
I’d put it to good use, thanks
42
Thank you for this watch!
Awesome way to track and keep up with your goals. Would be a great motivator.
me
Thanks so much, Ray!
C’mon, need something to brighten my week after a bike crash!
For my wife :-)
This would be perfect to track my runs
Witches and watches
Woo hoo!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Go Seahawks!!
I need free stuff after today…
Very nice
Stay in the family. This would mean an ecosystem change
pretty please!
If I win, can I do a “capitans log” into the device as if it were a voice recorder? Or does that disqualify me from entry?
That could be handy
Yes! This looks awesome!
Goodnight ?
I watch to run with!
Really could use a running watch!
I’m a bit of a cyclist.
Count me in :-)
Nice!
Fun day!! Thanks for doing all of this!
Already tested one and thought it was awesome :-)
Last try before getting some sleep.
I need one
Be nice to try things other than Garmin!
yup
So much cool stuff today!
In
Yes please
nice!
This is cool :)
German Polar HQ is in the town where my wife grew up and I still haven’t ever owned a Polar device. Maybe the time has come.
sweet! Thanks
Yes! Hang in there!
Very nice.
Polar star!
Thanks.
I so want this!
Nice, I would love this!
Pick me, you know you want to
Yes yes yes
Watch (get it – watch) me win this…
Nice Watch! Thank you for such an awesome contest!
Ready to start a new day here in Australia. Missed the 2am and 4am surprises though :)
I’m watching this one….
Keep on running
Er, Yes Please!
Wow wow wee wow
Man I’ve been wanting one of these for a while :)
I’m usually in the garmin family but am in need of a new watch
In;)
Nice!
Been supporting the site for a while. Would love to have this.
Merci!
Hey-o!
please and thank you!
The best cheap GPS
I’ve not used a Polar in years, but I’d be up for trying one out. Pick me, pick me!
Running man
One for the wife…..A family that runs together stays together!
Yes please
I’m a Marathoner! :) Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2015
:)
Hi Ray
Thanks for running this giveaway
Nathan
Almost over? Do I really have to wait another year? How about every 6 months?
Cool watch!
Love the colors.