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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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.
Still awake…
I’ll have a go!
I’d love to have them!
Yes, please!
Something for the wife…
Perfect for the wife
Would be cool
Thanks. Love the site.
I would love this device
Pick me
Ye please! Again.
I really need to go to bed…
double down? how big is this going to go in the final quarter
be still my beating heart
so many watches :P
This looks great!
Yes pleas
Free stuff!
One for me and one for the spouse!
I would like to have an icecream. Or Polar?
Nice one!!
I’m in.
Cool
Pick me
Yeah
Thank you a lot Ray :)
Mine!
Keep em comming.
Double the fun – count me in
Next try
Wow, I could use both.
I take them home!
I think it’s time to give Polar products another chance!
I come from a land down under
Two for one!
Please Ray!
Polar is top
Such a fun day seeing what comes next!
Polar
Nice prize!
Me and my buddy would be happy!
One would go to my son and the other to his wife.
i’m sure i could find someone to spread the winning feeling to
Guess it’s ok.
mine!
would love one of these
polar opposite
This one for the wife
Is this real? Can’t wait! in the meanwhile I write another guitar solo
yes please!
HR is good to know!
Nice gadgets.
Count me in please
Sure why not try something other than Garmin.
Time for Polar! Tks
Christmas gifts – double check.
Yes pls
Thanks!
Ok, my last opportunity, I have to go to sleep :P
?
The original HRM company Polar
nice, I’m ready!
Heck yea.
Great tool for use.
Count me in again.
In
Double the awesomeness
Count me in please
Fitness trackers! I had an m400 and loved it
Just in! Thanks
Double bubble :)
Sure, thanks :D
Excellent!
I still don’t think you can beat the future giveaway but I could be wrong.
Polar, thank you.
Perfect for my wife
Send one to Tasmania please.
Nice
+1
I remember when Polar just did a simple HRM
I don’t suspect I’ll win, but it’s been good fun!
Who doesn’t like winning something? Make this a winner!
Yes, please!
I’d take this two-fer
Count me in!
So Cute! Pick me PLEASE!!
Girl needs one of those badly ?
Two giveaways in one, but the odds are still the same
Please & Thank You!
Upgrade for my 450? :)
Want to see some polar
I have a heart!!! It’s big.
Defo in for this one
Seeing double? Wow! :)
I’d like me some of that!
That works for me.
I could use one (or two)!
Two in one!!! Thanks DCR!
Would be a nice combination
Yes please!!