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!
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:
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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 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.
Oh! I want one! Nice givaway. I have 2 entries…one here and one on Facebook.
One of the best blog that i have seen, Grettings from Chile!
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two for me please! comment and I will post on my blog! Thanks for all the great info you provide!
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Great Watch! I loved the reviews of the GPS gadgets too.
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Great Watch!
This watch looks great. Your site is extremely helpful. Just found it and have spent about 40 hours reading all of your posts over the past week and half. Keep up the great work
Count me for 2 entries. Thanks.
Brian in Little Rock
This watch looks great. Your site is extremely helpful. Just found it and have spent about 40 hours reading all of your posts over the past week and half. Keep up the great work
Count me in.
Awesome. Thanks for offering the chance.
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I find your blog extremely helpful when researching new products (toys) that I am looking at buying. The giveaways are just sauce on the pasta. Keep up the good work and thank you for your time.
PS, Should be in for 3 entries blog, twitter, facebook, and posting…
woooow count me in i love running
love your reviews and the whole site. Your site is my main man on the Iphone when out shopping with my wife
Keep up the great work I just found your blog and have spent about 40 hours in a week an a half catching up on what Ive missed. This site is extremely helpful
I could definitely use this watch
jdfayer24@yahoo.com
I’m in for one, thanks!
You can sign me up for two entries (this comment, and a re-tweet from @davidaltmaier). Thanks!
Facebook, Tweet, and comment. Is that 2 or 3? Either way, it only takes one to win! Thanks Ray!
I’m In. Thanks!
Thought I’d throw in a comment, I need this for my dad for Christmas!
i would love it!
oman i want to win!
Great reviews, count me in
This is amazing. Pick me?
(@mduke722) – retweeting on twitter. So… two entries for me!
One entry please! Thanks for the opportunity!
Yes please!
Sign me in for 1 entry. Thanks.
Awesome! Thanks for giving one of these away — I want to win (of course) but mostly just think this is great!
I’m leaving a comment here (1) and tweeting and putting this on FB (2).
My blog has been dormant for awhile so 2 entries for me please!
I’ve been coveting a Garmin for ages. Great giveaway!
(1 entry)
Mr. Ray,
Love my 305 and would love to have a 21o, too.
Take care
YouYou
What a great early Christmas present a Forerunner would be.
Two, please – fb share & comment. Waiting for reviews of both 210 and 410, can’t decide which.. Great blog:)
Thanks for the giveaway contest. Here’s hoping I’m the lucky winner.
Single entry for me, please :-)
Keep up the great work!
Also added you on twitter @sledgeh4mmer
3 for me! Comment, fb’ed, and posted to my blog (www.365awesomedays.blogspot.com)
Yay! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m in for one IamIkari@gmail.com
That would make a great early Christmas present for me. So please pick me.
Two entries please. This one and I linked on my blog:
link to chasingatalanta.blogspot.com
Awesome giveaway! Your site is the first place I stop when hunting around for help on my Garmin stuff.
Would love a GPS watch, cout me in!
One please. Alex Ryan
Nice of you! Gimme! :)
put me in for three…I need all the help I can get!
Looks like an amazing watch from your review; keep up the great work!
Would love to win this! Thanks for the chance. Posted on Facebook too.
Great blog, enter me please :)
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3 entries! CHECK!
3 entries! CHECK!
Count me for 3! Thanks!
I’m double dipping, cross posting on facebook.
If I win it, I promise to start running again.
2 votes for me please, i will post on facebook as well.
i do like pasta as well though.
Also RT’d, please put down for 2 entries. Thanks!
I want it the worst of all!!!
tiffsallrunout@blogspot.commedragr
I hope to win.
can’t even begin to express how grateful i would be to win a GARMIN! don’t have one… don’t have the money to buy such a luxury, as I am a poor special education teacher…
i will share the good news of this contest on my blog!
katie : )
Garmin produces some great products! Thanks for the opportunity
These list of entries just keep getting longer and harder!
Count me in, please! Thanks for all your reviews and travel pics!
Hey Ray
Count me for 3
1. Tiwtter @ewanhardie
2. Blog link link to apartment5b.blogspot.com
3. and commet here.
Thanks
Ewan
First time commenter – love your blog.
I’m in for 1. I’m thinking this would be a good device for the wife ;)
2 entries please! Comment + retweet. Love the blog!
Nice blog! Nice watch! 1 entry please!
Another great giveaway – thanks. 1 entry for me.
I am in. Very good info on your site…
Put me in for 2 please, here and facebook.
3 entries. twitter, site and comment.
Thanks Ray! Great Site.
What a nice giveaway! You keep a great website. I’m so glad I found it. This is my only entry.
Great blog, Ray. one entry.
Wow…great giveaway! Sign me up! I’m a follower :) erynkesler@gmail.com
I shared on facebook too!
Three entries please: twitter, comment, and blog. :D
one please
Count me in for two! Thanks, John
How awesome! 3 please :)
yes!
I do want the watch!
Just one entry from Finland.
Please also sign me up. :-)
I have three entries: 1 here, 2 the link to my blog (in Chinese), 3 in facebook.
I want a Garmin! Pick me!!!
Put me in for two (here and Twitter)
Great giveaway!
I would love to win this!
Delivery won’t provide exotic travel…just dangerous…beltway or metro…take you pick.
I also posted on my blog.
Put me down for two please. Thanks for all of your hard work.
I have been looking into the Garmin Forerunner and have started saving up for it – this would make my dream come true! I love that it’s so small, not like wearing a “laptop” on your wrist like the Forerunner 305!
I blogged about your giveaway. Here is the link:
link to dawdlebugdiaries.blogspot.com
What time is it? I ask because I have no watch. Yet
Okay, I linked the giveaway to my Facebook too! Not sure if you need me to tell you that or not, just trying get my 3 entries :-)
A tweet + a comment put me up for 2!
2 please Ray…1 for the comment and 1 for the extra on my blog…..great read as per usual…thanx
2 entries please – I also shared on FB. Great product reviews. Thanks!
Love all the postings, keep them up