Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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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 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.
Nice looking watch, count me in for the contest.
On facebook;
link to facebook.com
Posted on twitter;
link to twitter.com
Count me for 2!
I shared it on my FB as well as this!
Entered a comment? CHECK!
Tweeted about giveaway? CHECK! (@thinktran)
Posted about giveaway on my blog? CHECK! (www.thinktran.com)
::fingers crossed::
I’m feeling very lucky this time, maybe! We are in for 3 entries!
Two entries for me please!
Thanks for the chance of an early Xmas present. Count in for one.
This is great! Was going to go buy it today, but now I’ll wait.
One entry here. Thanks!
Small, no touch-bezel, and black can be worn w/Army uniform. Looks great! Tweet’d & Fb’d, so 3 entries please! Thanks!
this would help Santa with the wishlist this year!
Count me in for 3 please! Facebook, Twitter and comment. Looking forward to the in-depth review!
Love the blog! keep up the good work
:)
Put me in the drawing
put me up for 2 entries, Facebook also.
Count me in! Thanks!
Yes please!
Put me down for three please; comment here, shared on Facebook and re-tweted via Twitter @bfgreen! Loving the detailed GPS accuracy posts BTW :-)
My garmin is seconds away from dying on me. This would be the perfect replacement.
linked you on my sidebar!
http://racingwithbabes.blogspot.com
sharing this on facebook:
link to facebook.com
Steve from St. Cloud
2 entries (Here and twitter)
That would be great for my husband for Christmas (and I might possibly use it myself)
Count me in !
Hey Ray! Count me in… Twitter too! @matwcb
I did twitter and facebook and my blog…now posting here! Hope I win this awesome watch!
pick me! pick me!
3 for me please! I linked on my blog and tweeted.
Thanks!
Great giveaway! I posted on FB as well as commenting here (obviously).
I need a garmin! I have had my eye on one for a while and I am getting ready to run my first marathon! Thanks for the great information.
Alison
amscott19@hotmail.com
wow…lots of comments. i love that watch and i think it would look awesome on my wrist…just sayin’
Great looking watch – can’t wait for the in-depth review!
I’m in for 3 entries! Fingers crossed!!
Hey Ray, count me for 2!
Thanks for this. I also shared this on Facebook. Hope you can visit the Philippines. Just a few more Km from Saipan and Guam.
you KNOW i am your biggest fan (besides your mom)
Love it! Thanks for making it simple.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a techno running toy? I tried nike+ for a while, but after abt 2 yrs of having it… it’s novelty wore off.
Ray,
Awesome reviews!Keep em coming!
Chris
You are so generous, thanks for another giveaway!
I will link to your contest in my giveaway section as well.
wow cool watch! thanks
Enter me. Thanks.
Keep going… one of the best! Thanks.
Keep going… one of the best! Thanks.
Count me for one entry.
Keep up the great work.
Looking forward to your full review of the 210! Put me down for 1 entry please. Thanks!
Looking forward to reading all about the 210!
Great blog, keep the posts flowing!
Put me down for two… this comment and posted it on Facebook! :) GREAT giveaway!
2 Entries for me! Facebook and post, looks like a cool watch.
Sweet! I wanted to ask a question anyway and I also get entered into a drawing!
Onto my question – I have an Edge 305 and FR 310XT and didn’t think much about the calorie calculations until I read the specs on the 800. What are the differences (I think the 800 uses heart rate based, maybe similar to Polar) and if the 800 is more accurate, will Garmin ever update the other models?
Oh – any news on the Tacx VR trainer? I’m considering a purchase this winter.
Thanks for all of the info.
Thanks for the great blog.
Please put me down for 3 (facebook and twitter – cmt268) and this comment makes 3! I look forward to reading the blog everyday!
What an awesome giveaway!!
I think the forerunner 210 will make me run faster.
I became a follower and posted to facebook!!
Hoping I win. Thanks!
ME me me
Love it :) Thanks for the chance at an awesome prize!
Put me down for 3 (comment, facebook, twitter). I would Love , I repeat, Love to win this watch!
Comment! The girl needs to stop stealing my 310XT.
Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the give-away…I hope I win :)
I am in for 1. Keep up the great posts!
I posted this on FB
I posted this on my blog:)
ME ME ME! PICK ME! :)
nice!
Count me in. I’ll even put you up if you want to deliver it to Australia!
Would _love_ to win the FR210 and appreciate the giveaway! Fingers are crossed! (about to do the twitter/fb entries too!)
Retweeted too …. Don’t forget we’re heading into summer !
thanks for the giveaway!! one entry please :)
So excited to win this. Go ahead and mark me down for 3. Posted on my blog and tweeted.
Hey,
Love the reviews. The watch looks like a neat way to keep track of running/walking activities.
Decided to get an Edge 800 after reading your review (my son is excited since he gets my old 705)…
Thanks for doing the watch giveaway!
You seriously have absolutely no idea what it would mean to win this.
Daisey
5lims@sbcglobal.net
Count me in for 2 entries, Ray!
(FB + Commnet)
Looks like a great watch… 3 entries please, posted on my blog, commented and facebook page, thanks!!
not so advaced to tweet, but posted on facebook- thanks for the chances- would love to use it for my 50k next month!
I’m in. Thanks.
first time reader, new to tris, great info :)
I’m in for two entries.
Count me in for one.
I want that watch. Thanks for putting me down for one entry.
That’s two entries for me. Looking forward to reading the review…
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I’m in, and tweeted @bpower917
amazing giveaway – wanna come to the Caribbean to drop it off if I win? :) entries x2.
Thanks for offering another fantastic giveaway!
I added your contest to my blog also, http://runtotheborder.blogspot.com
In for one.
And I tweeted the giveaway, maxing out my entries!
would love this one!!
Three thanks Ray. I’ve added a “Win Free Stuff” section to the sidebar of my blog at link to jontsnz.wordpress.com.
This would be great for my daughters xc training. Thanks.
Me me me!
That watch looks totally sweet! I have a garmin but would love to try the newest version!
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Thanks for the great giveaways!
I’m in for all three!