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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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.
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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.
So Pretty
Nice! please and thank you!
need one !
This would be a nice running watch! Crossing my fingers! Thanks Ray!
I’ll take it!
Thanks Ray!
This would be awesome to win! Thanks for the chance!
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Yes please! An on another note, this watch has bike AND run mode, even though others (I’m looking at you 220/225/620) don’t, weird…
Would be a nice surprise!
I am ready to get active – in vivo!
Just what the Mrs needs
Yebo Yes
I really want to play flappy bird
Garmin – Boom.
Are you using nail polish?
Nice watch I want it !
Garmin it is…
Does golf too
One for me?
Yes please
looks good
Maybe this time ? :)
Today’s a great day for a giveaway. Especially if I get it :P
Love your work!
Count me in!
Nice!
Keep up the great work, Ray!
yes, please!
Hi, thanks for the great work.
Yay free Garmin stuff
yes please it looks like a neat watch
Perfect present for my birthday
This’d go well on top of my Fenix 3 Sapphire.
This time I will be lucky!
Love it!
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I heart giveaway day!
me me me
I actually already tried this, pretty sweet.
I am used to Garmin devices, they are quite solid and reliable.
Win!
This could be a very nice watch to play with !
I’m in.
Yes Please!!!
Great !!
Yay!
Was looking at buying one of these! Fingers crossed.
yes please
Come to Daddy
Thanks!
My coordination can not handle Flappy Bird while running, so I will skip the games.
pick me
im in
My lovely wife already has one and I am constantly jealous…
signing in
Yes Please
Me!!!!
please ??
Cool!
What shapely curves you have there Ray. (pick me!)
Thanks
I’ll take 1!
what’s the difference between lap swimming and open water?
Answer: the turns are farther apart.
I’ll take one…
This looks like a sweet watch! Been looking for something like this for a while!
Hip Hoi :-)
Count me in!
one for my lady pls ;)
Nice giveaway
If I win I would give it to my father who is searching this watch :-)
Boo ya chiccaaaa
Please pick me!!!
Another One
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Love it.
Yes pease!
In
I want one
love your work Ray
will try this =)
Yes please
Yes please.
Don’t think it will look as good on me…but want one please.
Was considering buying one this week.
Running!
This would be fantastic, I would be able to pass my current watch to my daughter and upgrade! Two happy runners!
Yes please
I’ll take it
Gimme, gimme! ;)
I need it!
You’re the best, ray
Oh so want. Love Garmins. Have to keep it in the family.
Cool
very good tracker
VivoActive. Awesome!
Very nice!
That’s a really nice looking piece of cardboard
Thanks
Me !!
I would liek to win this
I love these!