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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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.
Isn’t Guam a fruit?
Your review of the first version was so funny! Hope this one is much better!
Thanks DCR!
I’ve always had Garmin before but this looks nice!
Never had a Suunto watch so this could be my chance to try it out
Lets take another shot. And now i’m out for a Bike trip, must be back in 2 hours!
Awesome Blog!
Great
be still my beating heart
Nice – would love to check out Suuntos offerings and compare them to my Garmin
It’s round number 3 :-)
Wouldn’t mind winning it :D
Here we go!
Perfect to start my training!!
Still here
Just what I need!
Nice one
Would be great!
It would hearten me and smarten me to have a spartan on me
I missed the fenix 5 so I try for this one!
Would love one please!!
I’d sure like to wint his one.
(Isn’t this #3 by the way?)
A nice addition to my watch collection…
Need me a new running watch. Come on.
It’s mine:)
Yes please! Cool watch
In
cool
Fingers crossed
Still in!
Yes long time Suunto fan, first one was a t4 10 years back.
In!
Wish me luck DCR.. The Suunto will make improvement in my running.
Nice watch
Be awesome to win!
I need it!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Oh, get me one of those with built in HR.
I´m in!
Not tired yet ;-)
I’m in!
I’m all in!
Kiitos!
Love your work
Yes, please :)
This would be a great one :)
This is Spartan!!!!
Let’s summon the aliens
A move to Suunto?
This is also nice!
Been thinking of trying something other than a Garmin for my new running watch, this looks perfect! ;-)
Sure.
Need this!
Yes please.
I could use a new watch :)
I could run with this.
My name is in the hat. Crossing fingers
Good job Ray. I am in!
Woohooo
Never had a Suunto before.
This is Sparta !!!
Run, forest, run
Cool Watch
This would be mine!
oooh yes.
Lovely!
Nice one!
So much goodness already, the season finale must be a cracker!
Another great product. Hope I win
Another watch Nice!
Yes please
already feel my heart beating faster
Suunto me up!
Need this one..
I really like this watch…
I want it, please
i’m in!
Can never go wrong with a Suunto.
Integrated HR is great daily cardio tracking.
Thanks for the Giveaways DCR.
Yes Please
Nice
Yes please
thanks again for making this happen
Yes please
Thanks
Come on lucky heather
One of the best looking multi-sport watches!
Thanks Ray, love the website.
Fantastic give-away! Fingers crossed
Give it to me baby :)
Nice watch
I’d love one of these as well!
I want one!
Would love this one…
Rad
Super Suuuuuuuunto! What an exciting period of hours this proving to be – thanks Ray! :) Fingers crossed
it’s time for some action!!
the game is running
Ringadingding!
Blue ftw!
To be honest I’m a committed Garmin user – but perhaps I need a change?
Maybe it’s time for a change.
Thanks, Ray?
I want to try it please! :)
Maybe this is my year to win something ?