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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You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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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.
Winner!
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Wow that sound really good
PS: the last paragraph was pasted too fast and has mention of the already announced Bolt :)
Oh i want to use “this” on that road
yes please, love surprises
Mysterious!
Blessings to you & the family, Ray! Appreciate your generosity.
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* BOOM * Great idea ;). Thanks for all the giveaways!
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Let’s surprise me ?
Thanks Ray!
What a great giveaway!
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Me me me
Yes please!
DCR – Thanks for all you’ve done.
Thanks, Ray!
Pick me!
I love surprises
Would be nice to try new Polar Vantage which comes from my home country =)
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I’ll put my hand up for this :D
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Need something unknown.
I’ve wanted this for so long! Wait, what?
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Roads where we’re going we dont need roads.
Prediction is hard, especially about the future!
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Future
Unknown
Dreaming big! :-P
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It could be anything. It could even be a boat! And you know how much we’ve always wanted one of those
hi
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future
To finally get that BLE HR broadcasting Garmin watch… oh, wait…
I missed this one.
I like cake.
Magic 8 ball, do I win?
All signs point to no.
Two thumbs up!!
I will still be racing in the future so I’ll probably need this
Please!!!
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Me.
let´s see whats coming up.
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I like cake.
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Me me me!!!!
Great work Ray, been using the favero assioma for nearly a year thanks to your recommendation.
Yes, please!!
Always enjoy your honest reviews
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I want this one!
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I’m in. thx
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The intrigue is intense.
A box of chocolates ?
Wonder what I could win?
Double surprise = double fun
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Not sure what I’d get
love mystery gifts!
I’m in.
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This is my comment. It is a good one to choose.
Yes, please!