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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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.
pretty please!
Vivoactive, Vivoyes!
Would love to update my vivofit!
ME!
Yes Please!
cmon random number generator, pick me!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
I would like one :)
That seems awesome
Count me in!
nice work :)
Let it….
Thanks for doing this Ray
This is the one I want !!
Love that watch. Having one would be sweet!
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What a nice watch! Thanks DCR!
Beutiful
Yes,please
Looks great
Yes please
Nice!
That would be nice to have.
I need that watch
would love one of these for IM Timberman 70.3 in a few weeks!
Yes please!
This would be nice to wear !
Noice!
I’m in
Sweet
I could use this…
Count me in!!
Thanks Ray!!
Me.
Nice giveaways!
I hope I win.
Hi
Sweet!
Can I get that sweet watch?
yes please!
Thanks :)
Gotta play to win eh?
Fingers crossed
Been on my short list to replace my ailing 305. Luck be with me today!
It’s my birthday, so pleeeaassseee
Must try this flappy bird game.
This one’s mine. Guaranteed
i like this one
I want it
I’m in!
Yes please!
nice nail polish, Ray!
I really want this one!
Training for first marathon
I like the color thing
Is The only smart watch I would like to own :)
Thank you Ray and Clever Training!
Would be cool to wear this. A great conversation starter to engage patients on healthy choices to better living.
This is nice
Be rude not to!
Better than apple watch?
lovely stuff!
pick me!
Thanks!
a comment below
DC Rainmaker is a game changer.
Lots of Fun
It’s perfect!!! I need it!
Thanks again.
I have always been interested in this one.
Need this.
I want one! I would love to be able to play FLAPPY BIRDS while doing my 400 metre sprints, or just siting and doing getting a beer belly????????????
Whoosh!
Garmin Vivoactive!
to be or not to be
Thanks :-)
Love it!
Yes
I would love one. Swim bike run! And golf!
Wow I am continually impressed by you and this websites awesomeness!
Yes please! :)
I’m prertty sure this is the same thing my boss has, and its incredible! Thanks for doing this extremely awesome give away! Hopefully i get lucky on one of those ;)
this would be nice on my wrist.
Please give me that watch.
Cool! And, as always, thanks for both the website and the giveaways. And, I guess, I need to make that “and the podcast too!”
Why not
Please :)
:)
I feel lucky let’s give it a try!
Vivoactive yeah
Loving the giveaways :)
A color touchscreen on a watch that is actually visible in direct sunlight. What’s not to like about it?
I would love that sweet new watch! Count me in!
Good luck
Great!!!
Looking of these for my wife…seems like a fair swap!
Great Homepage and great event!
did i win ?
I’m feeling lucky!
This is great Ray. Massive thanks to you and the blog.
Pick me! Thanx
WANT