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.
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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.
Nice.
Yes please – twice!
Got two wrists!
Definitely in on this one
Love! Please!
I call dibs!!
Please
lets win this
I’m in!
Fingers crossed!
Have never strayed from Garmin but this sure would do it! Thanks DCR!
Yes please
Pls based rainmaker
More toys!
Who likes Michael Scott
One for me, and one for the wife. Fingers crossed.
Twofer Thursday… it’s Thursday in Europe anyway.
Polar!
Last one before bed
Polarising
Dos!
Oh no, i could not access the last 3 giveaway!
Gotta give some gadget love to the wife! :) Double the pleasure, double the fun! Thanks Ray for the goodies!
Ought to’ve made some reference to two devices and two poles!
Please pick me!
Yes yes yes
Beat optical HR and cycling… that would really fit me!!
Come on big money!
yes on the watch!
My wife will love it!
Simple comment: Awesome!
Ronny is going home (by bike!)
ok!
why not…
Awesome!
nice bonus
Love this!
Praxeology – the science of human action.
Whoohoo!
One for me!
YES!!
I’m in
Pick me, pick me!
Yes please
I’ll take one
Once again
Love em
i want it!
Pandas are still delicious
Yeah.
Sleepless night tonight!
Looks great!
Look out a Polar bear!
Love the reviews!
Who doesn’t want to know their HR 24/7? Make a game out of it…guess what I was doing during each part of the day based on my HR?
Would make nice gifts for my daughter and my new bike.
Thank you DC
I would like this one!
Yes, gimme :)
Would love this
Need them
That’s a great deal to run
I would prefer the powertap pedals…. but that’s also ok :)
The perfect gift for my wife !!!
I can track so many activities with this!
Salamat!
THANKS!!!!!!!
Polar plunge!
I am in!
thanks
:>
For me? Us?
not many chances left…
I’d love this bundle!
Please and thank you.
Wife’s birthday is coming up…think she’d be digging a Polar A370 :-)
NEED!
This would be a treat
I see your game and i’ll raise you a dollar
Yes please!
I love this thing!
both for me
Two good
Yes please!
I’m down!
Thanks
No more garmin for me if I win this one!
I’m in
I want!
Double luck!
This is a really nice watch. Can I have it?
Count me in!
One for me, one for my “The Girl”
Biscuits!
double down is ok!
Yes please!
Yes please
I’m in
Polar for a polar bear
Yes please