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!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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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.
Awesome work Ray!
Thanks Ray.
Yes please, thank you ;-D
Nice
This time baby
Very nice!
Yes please!
Wanna have it! Cool!
I love it
Free watch
Designed for girls. I love it.
I sure could use a new watch.
Yes, Garmin vivoactive! Would be great to test it while running, biking & swimming!
First, make an entry for Vivoactive Coffee comes second at the moment.
Hi, hello thxs
That would do nicely
Looks nice!
My 610 just bit the dust and I need a new device quickly. Fingers crossed.
Yeah this watch looks very cool can use it for running and cycling…
Great reviews! Love the work you do!
Yes please!
Neato
Thanks Ray. Count me in!
Oh yeah !
Me!
I’ll take it!
ok. done this too. now i’ve just a couple of hours for a mtb ride before the next rollout.
( sooo tempted to do something stupid like cheking the “notify me of followup comments via email” box !)
Sweet
Yes please
Please please please
I was going to order one but would prefer to win this..
i win
Very nice indeed; another top product to hope for ;)
Can never have too many watches :-)
Fingers crossed this time ….
Now this is something I really want
Cool watch!
yes please!
Extravaganza is THE day!
dibs!
Thanks Ray!
Thanks Ray.
Hmm, I should try that one…..
Now THIS I need – my Pebble is giving up the ghost, and I’ve been eyeballing this baby.
Love it!
Win, win
Thank you!
Girl in work has one. These are great. Would love this.
I’ve been saving up for this as a present to my wife who has just got back into fitness after having a baby.
P.S. Nice nails
would make a great anniversary present for my wife!
Love it :)
Nice!
in
Garmin is the marimin!!
My wife would love this!
Sign me up!
Pick me, pick me :-)
Garmin oh, I need this…
me me me :-)
Bring it on!
Go on then.
For the Win!
Yes please!!
RainMaker Rules !
Here’s my entry!
Dear Random Number Generator,
It’s me again – the guy you never picked in any draw. It’s your unique chance to change that!
I wish
Looks cool!
Love this small watch :)
I want to win something
Oh Yes
I’m in.
Awsome
I would live to upgrade from my current Garmin running watch. This one looks amazing.
Nice!
Nice gadget!
Please and thanks!
Fantastic!
Looks great!
Oh yes. It will be mine.
Ooh, ooh puh-lease!
Arras Communauté Urbaine / Amiens Métropole
Can i haz ur stuff? :)
Very cool. Thanks Ray.
Yes please
Throw in the missus?
I’d love one of those
Pick me!
Very nice!
I’ll give this a try!
Yes guaaau
Love the reviews and podcast.
Yes this one ;-)
Looks neat!
Well, why not.
Why not me?
Good watch
Nice one ☺
Fantastic watch
Need this
Mamma needs a new Garmin! Mine’s 9 years old and crashes my laptop if I try plugging it in.