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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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.
Let me win please please
Yes please!
Me me me
Yes this is a nice and small bike thingy
Please
Saweet
Awesome prize giveaways!
Come to papa…
I Want It.
Is it better than Garmin? Let’s try it
HODOR
Sweet!
Hey GPS
Polar Bears love being tracked. Just like me!
Reverse the Polarity!
Nice polar bear :-)
This would be great!
Please
I don’t need it but I want it!
Polar fan! pls I need one of this for my weekly 100KMS.
Best, from Colombia South America!
Pick me, pick me!
It just won’t stop :D
I like polar bears
would love to try this!
Let’s try again :)
I want if for my bike!!
Ohlalaa! I like polar bears!
Nice!
GPS with my KEO Power!
That’s the one I really want!
130 km today. I could *eat* a polar bear!
Awesome…looking forward win hopefully!!!!
This time?!
I could use one of these.
Looking for a new GPS!
dibs.
Yes sir!
I like winning things, even if the upload doesn’t work all the time…
Me please
Yay!
Yes computer
this would replace my smart phone!
Polar bears and pretty awesome
I’m in
I like Cheez-its
Oh yes please!
Great initiative!
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i’d love a new bike computer …
Nice!
Here goes nothing! Would make a great addition to my bike
Polar bears always remind me of Lost…
Polar M450 would be nice
Go
Now that’s great!
Ohh like that :)
I am in! Nice!!!’
Yes, please
In!
Yes please to new routes!!
Keep them coming
Looks good :)
Why not?!? I love different gadgets and gizmos!
Yes please!
I don’t have a bike, but if I win this Polar it is a good reason to get a bike!
Looks awesome!
Awesome!
I’m so in!
I’m in
I’ll take it Ray
This is cool
nice
This one got my name on it.
One for my cousin.
Winner winner chicken dinner
Yes please
Yes
i’m in
Cool gadget, I need one.
Very very nice.
Polar bears for me!
nice!
Shinies!
Yes, this would be awesome!
Yes i want this litte computer thing
I’d think that a polar m450 is easier to bike with compared to the bear. So I’ll opt in for the GPS!
A polar bear would be much cooler but a computer would be fine also
Yes please!
Bike computers, yay.
This M450 has my name on it!
I like polar bears!
Yes, please!
Loving the giveaways!!!
me me me
Hi from tel Aviv
yes please
I’d like to give my Garmin a rest
Here’s hoping
In
hot diggity dog
So exciting.