Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $449, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
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.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
1
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.
2
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!
3
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.
4
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!
5
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.
Comment 1
Blog Post 1
Total 2
I love your blog. I first found it when about a year ago when I got my Forerunner and I’ve followed you ever since.
@jmkizer for twitter entry
Excellent giveaway – I just started reading your blog a month ago and I am hooked. Thanks!
Yes guilty! I post my first comment ’cause of your giveaway, non the less since I came accross yours blog/page a while ago I read it regularly with great interest mainly in my office before I start the day, although I read yours »In Depth Product Reviews« rather at home when my little daughter & and the other one »still in the oven« are already chasing their dreams – and the fathe has some time for him self.
Keep up the good work!
Best wishes from Slovenia, not Slovakia
link to youtube.com
I love easy…so easy I reread your instructions twice!!
btw – your garmin 310xt review helped me far more than anything I have read or watch. that watch does so much more for me now!!
Thanks!
excellent giveaway – count me in!
Awesome Giveaway! P.S your review on the 310xt is what sealed the deal for me to purchase it and have been a keen follower since to your blog.
In for 1. Thanks for your great reviews Ray.
Count me in!! Love your blog!
Awesome give-a-way! Count me in!
Saw you on Kovi and decided to check the blog. So, count me in, and watch for a follow on Twitter.
This is awesome!!
Count me in.
Comment: Done
Twitter: Done
WebLink: In_Progress
Awesome giveaway! Count me in for 1 entry
1 entry
Goodness you do have a following, 216 comments beofre mine!
I will qualify for three: this entry,I followed you on twitter(didn’t know you were on twitter…) and
I will post a link about your site on my blog tomorrow.
A new scale would be sweeet as I need to work on my next ten lbs before tackling the Massanutten 100 mile race!
Awesome. (1 entry)
Nice!
I am in too for one entry.
Awesome! Thanks Ray!
sweet – great giveaway! already RT on twitter…joppenheim7
Hi DC …. Your site is awesome … I bought a 310xt on your recco.
Go big or go home! I’m good for 3 entries I’ll mention it on my blog tomorrow…
I’m in!
JJK count me in for two just sent retweet
I crave that scale (almost more than chocolate ice cream).
Please put me down for 3
I commented
I blogged (side bar on link to try-a-thlete.blogspot.com)
and I even learned how to retweet
Thanks!
Why are there so many comments on this post?
Put me down for two please (comment & twitter)
Me want it!
Cool site, great info. I’m in!!!
Hey Ray! Count me in for all 3!
I found you watch shopping… and its (ur blog & my new watch) got me super pumped about training, I’ll be looking into acquiring my twitter account, just for the motivation. THANKS!!!
(only one entry for now!)
Nice scale! I really need one! Brian
Sign me up… Now to get twittered..
One entry for me. Keep up the great work!
I want it please!
This would be so cool!
Nice! 2 entries here…RT @jasondc
Comment to win the scale :)
Very nice give-away! Count me in!
Sweet giveaway. Count me in for one.
pick me! :)
I’ll try my luck! Love the blog. Have been reading for awhile now and never commented before.
Just a comment
Yaaeeaaahhh! I’m going to win!
I am also game for free stuff! PLease count me in, and keep up the great work!
Count me in for two entries. Comment + twitterRT. I don’t have a blog. : (
Great idea for a contest! Only one entry as I don’t have twitter and currently no blog =(
Been looking at getting a scale recently. Thanks for a great review. Count me in on the contest!
This comment has been removed by the author.
Count me in!
Count me in! Although I never won anything on my life… guess it’s worth a try!
I’d love to win the scale (does it come with a bbq duck?)
Long time reader, first time posting :) Keep up the good work! (and please make me a winner! hehe)
Nice!
+ Twitter :)
Thanks.
I’ve never needed to post to this site before because you always cover everything comprehensively. But for a scale, well I’ll make the effort.
Chris (Cape Town RSA)
chris@theworld.co.za
Super awesome giveaway! Thanks a lot!!!
Great website,Ray !
DC Rainmaker
I added you on my twitter and am commenting on your blog, which is great by the way. So count me in for 2 entries. (@realmarkcanlas)
Got my fingers crossed
Too bad I don’t have a twitter to double up…Hopefully this will suffice.
That is one awesome scale!!! And such a great, in depth review. Count me in for the draw please!
Awesome…. thanks.
I got two in – Twitter and comment! No blog!
i have two entries!
twitter and comment!
dude, you’re my hero. just kidding. way cool blog. keep up the good work. when the little ones come forget about it.
Mark Rios
mark_rios@comcast.net
dude, you’re my hero. keep up the the awesome reviews. And if you’re ever in the Sacramento area e-mail so I can show you how to ride that bike.
Nice contest! Btw I like your in-depth reviews – please continue writing them.
Just read about this giveaway on a blog post I was reading. Been looking at these scales for a little while now…
blog linked- check
re-tweeted- check
comment- check…
entries- 3
winning drawing… check (hopefully)
I’m definitely interested in this scale so count me in please, thanks!
Thanks for the opportunity!
So, this is my official comment entry, I re-tweeted you (as @davidaltmaier) and I linked to it (altmizzle.blogspot.com).
Thanks again.
Nice, just a comment for me.
What a great generous idea!!!
This is really very nice of you. Following on twitter and retweeted as well….
I’M FAT! GIVE ME THE SCALE!!!!!
In!
Count me in for 2 entries!
1. This comment (woot!)
2. I tweeted (I’m also following you now . . . so woot woot!)
Love the blog, and your reviews/race reports!
Count me in for tree
RT …. done
Link …. up and running
Comment: keep up the gooed work ;-)
Count me in. Love your blog. Keep the reviews coming Ray.
comment, twitter, and my site
thanks for the awesome contest!
Awesome giveaway. Count me in for two entries. No blog yet.
Great idea for the giveaway ! Thanks.
Thanks for all the indepth reviews. Choices, choices…
-Bones
classy way to handle the free reviewed item. one entry.
Thank you for all your efforts. Your effort/reviews are invaluable to amateurs. Thank you.
Cool. Withing WiFi Scale ! Great Reviews. Thanks.
Check out
http://www.sportstek.com
Comment done, twitter in a sec..
Thx
One entry here. From the Netherlands. If you want to avoid shipping you could run/swim/cycle across the USA/Atlantic/Europe to bring that scale over here.
Comment!
Count me in
twentysomething.blogspot.com
@michaelshields3
This is great, thanks! I’m in for the comment only.
Even a scale of this calibre couldn’t begin to measure how much I enjoy this site. Keep it up.
I hope I am the winner.
Great contest! Always enjoy reading your in-depth reviews.
Yes, very generous of you. I’ve got 2 entries (this post and the twitter re-tweet).
Thanks!
Not sure if my other comment went.
This comment 1 entry and re-tweet totals 2 entries.
Thanks!
Nice blog, cool contest! @chrisarisso
Love it
Down for 3!
Comment: 1
Blog link: 2
Blog: link to trafficinthesquare.blogspot.com
E-mail: sheenadickerson@gmail.com