Heads up! The big Garmin annual spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8 (first sale to date!), $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965 at $499, the Forerunner 265, the new Instinct 3, and countless other Garmin products including inReach Mini 2. Plus the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium is on sale, and some Suunto & Wahoo 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.
Nice way to start!
I stayed up for this :)
Hello there
awesome!
Thank you!!
Hi
Yeah !
Yes, please!
¿Seré yo? ?
I knew there was a reason to be online late at night!!
I’m heading to the US on a year long exchange programme. This would be great for hikes and trails
GoPro!!!
Awesome giveaway!
Does this mean I can stop saving my pennies for one?! Thanks!
Make it RAIN!!…please :)
Three way mount? Interesting addition..
Nice one!
GoPro or GoHome
Hope I am that random person!
:-)
Thanks for the reviews!
In
who will it be?
Gimme one!
Count me in!
And we’re off with a bang!
Go pro for the win
i’d like a gopro.
Dreaming of happy thoughts
Make it rain. Catch it on a go pro.
in for 1!
Yes please!
I want a GoPro
I’m in!
Everybody GOPRO!!
My first time w the giveaway event, so…. Beginner’s luck maybe? ;)
Hope I win!
Hum, wonder if this would do any better at getting data for point clouds.
I’d take a GoPro any day!
Hell yeah!
Go pro!!!! =)
it’s a beautiful day
Thank you!
Getting started!
Go-Pro Giveaway
Love me some GoPro and DCR!!
So it begins. Looking forward to a day of no sleep ;-)
Perfect
Glad I caught this before bed!
Off to an exciting start!
Yeah!
Thank you for makin’ it rain! (and your unbeatable reviews)
hi!
Winner Winner! Please
Hi,
Waited for the giveaway extravaganza.
Cheers,
Itamar
Counting sheep
I’m in!
Thank you Ray! Keep up the great work!
Wonder which product giveaway will end up with most comments?!
This would be great!
Thanks ray
Would be a nice upgrade from my Hero3 :)
I need this in my life
Action Baby!
Would love this!
Sweet give alway and awesome review!
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Up!
Sweet gopro!
yes pls!
Can’t wait for the next 24 hours of fun!!!!
Wow, almost 400 comments in just fifteen minutes.
Another one
I want one.
I am excited for this giveaway!
Thanks, Ray. Thanks, Clever.
I do love a good three way…
Can I win
Exciting.
Yes Please!!
I want to be lucky.
Let’s start!
Gopro!
Oh yeah.
Awesome giveaway!
Yes! very cool.
I would love a GoPro!!!
Wooo giveaway!
Awesome giveaway!
Awesome Ray
That’s a sweet prize to kick this off.
Thanks ☺
Thanks Ray for the giveaways.
Thank you for the freebies!
Would Love a Go-Pro
Want!
I’ll take one, please sir :)
Yeah
The vigil begins!
Count me in!
I want a gopro!