Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are 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 and Equipment 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! 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 2023 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.
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To infinity and beyond!!!
In it to win it…
That’s for my son!
Pretty neat!
Very early Christmas present.
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Let’s see if I am lucky.
Top prize!!!
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What? DJI spark? This is Christmas in summer time.
Entering competition
Hi
Have always wanted to own a drone!
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Let me be a pilot.
Would make a fantastic addition to my travel photography kit
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Let’s play the game )
You need to change your name to GiveAwayRay! Bring it on :-)
You do good work Ray…
‘Ere mister, gis a go on your flying buzzing thingyamajig. ?
Missed the Fenix5 giveaway by a few minutes… let’s hope this one brings me luck!
Great giveway. Let’s try!!
Was already thinking about buying one!!
Wow! Just when I thought it could not get any better!
Thanks!
Yes please Ray! I hope I got the time zone conversion right!
Count me in!
Nice!
In it to win it…
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Take me to the sky!
Love your reviews and website would be fantastic to win something you have reviewed !
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I would be the best pilot of the sky
Oh … perfect for footage of scenic rides!
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Fingers crossed!
DJI gives you wings ;)
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In!
Amazing dron to capture those cycling routes in the mountain.
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I’m In :)
Really want it :)
THis would be a nice one
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Funny that. Taking some family photos just now
Second try.
For the win!
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Cheers!