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.
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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just in time?
Thanks!
Perfect replacement for my aging Forerunner 630!
I’d like one of those, thanks!
Maby pick me :)
Mine just died! I need another.
Please send two!
Great ideas!
What a great watch!
Yes, please
This is great! Thanks Ray!
Me me me, pick me!
Nice watch.
I would love this watch!
I want it!
Cool watch
Still in time, please give them to me! :)
It’s gonna be a long day!!
Awesome, I want it.
Rainmaker, you’re the best!
Here’s hoping that the fluctuations in atmospheric conditions point in my direction
Hi Ray,
Nice way to start.
The Fenix would be amazing!
The 5S would help with training for my first half tri in February in Wanaka New Zealand
My 910XT is dead. I’ll gladly help you out by taking one off your hands.
Thanks for the reviews. Love your work.
My husband would love it!
Would love this.
This will do nicely as a replacement for my Fenix 3
My treasure….. It’s mine! I want it!
Really really like it!
Count me in please!
I could really use this watch!
Love the watch
Would love to have one!
Love me some garmin
Hi Ray, Lost faith I the Fenix series after a bad experience with a Fenix 2 that would turn its self off in a workout etc.
I weened myself back with a Forerunner 235!
To be fare the Five looks class!
Look of the Irish an all.
Shane
I’ll have one, please. Thanks!
Would love this!
quite nice watch!
Thanks DC Rainmaker for your great product reviews!
The new Garmin watches look great!
Please random bot choose me!
Looks so shiny!
Ooooh, a pretty watch!! :-)
I have been wanting one of these! Thank you!
I think….?I am going to have luck This time garmin 5X here se go!!!?
Fingers crossed…..
G8 giveaway.
I’m in
Love the fenix watch!
cool stuff
Just woke up in time!
Perfect replacement for my Fenix2
wow!
WIN, WIN, WIN
Cool