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.
Here’s hoping…finger’s crossed.
Get high
I’m down for a Suunto!
Ray, great giveaway!
Yes sir.
I want to buy one, but I’ll just wait maybe I could win this one!
Keep it up
I like running hills!!!
Could use this too!
Yes, count me in!
I would be greatful to win this!
Tbh, I’d rather have the fenix 3, but I won’t say no a trailrunning watch.
Nice watch.
So many good giveaways and the day has just begun!
Tadam
Not a huge Suunto fan but my GF might like it.
Kistoney likey
Vertical is clever.
I’m in! Fingers crossed!
Pretty please.
nice watch, no more need for a flashlight too.
Yes please!
Bright and shiny!
Yes please!
heck yes! nothing is too bright for training!
Skädäm
Looks bright!
I would like some new bling.
Thanks Ray !
count me in
The high-vis yellow would help search and rescue when I get lost on my mountain bike.
Never had a Suunto. This would be perfect!
I would LOVE to win this one!
well, it’s not a fenix 3 but I hey, at least it’s free :)
i want this one
Can this get any better ? :)
Looking forward for the grand finale at night :)
I’m in!
Will I win? Or will I not?
Thanks
Soon to suunto!!
This would be awesome for running!
Yes!
That looks nice.
No doubling up here. One name and one email.
I’ve been eyeballing a Suunto since seeing some of your reviews. It might get me away from the “Just buy a Garmin” mentality and I start using Strava more.
In for another watch
Nice Sunto watch!
Yes please!!
Like it. :)
I have spent whole day on your site for this, I hope it worth it :D
Nice colour!
I like it. It would be a nice present for a friend of mine. He’s a Suunto fan
Yes please!! :)
It’s so cute…
Yes please, Suunto! Movescount is getting better.
This would be a great gift for my boyfriend!
I like that too
pick me!
Count me in
I’m in!
Could be…
Could this be the watch that finally takes me away from Garmin?
Suun to be mine
I like it
Oh, it looks good on you though.
Awesome, looking for a upgrade
Up, up and away!
I’d love one of these please!
Nice!
Vertical is better than horizontal
let’s go!
Would have to be neon ;-)
Yes please!
Funky colors.
This would match my bike perfectly.
My wife just signed up for her first full marathon and needs a new watch. This would fit the bill nicely!
oooo! nice, a Suunto
Neon Green is the new Black! :) I’m in!
Im in
Nice stuff!
Beginning to run out of original things to say…
Pink would be better :)
Not as pretty as their new Spartan, but a nice watch
This is a great watch!
I need a bright watch like this to log my vert!
Why not.
Looks great!
bright suunto on my wrist
Hope they come in pink!
Never been trail running but I’m willing to start.
Neon green? So what :) it is perfect
I could really use this
I’m in Suunto!!
Would be happy with any colour.
I certainly wouldn’t say no!
Is it for me?
Thank you very much!
Hooray!!
I don’t need it, but I want it.
Thanks for the chance
I like it