Heads up!!! Here’s your massive Cyber Monday sports tech deals list! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $619, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list of 100+ deals here!
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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.
pick me me me :))))
I love the blog, am a daily reader, and would like to be entered! Thanks.
Give me a reason to buy it!
I have been coveting this watch for a while now! Thanks for offering it!!
I tweeted about this giveaway @eubiea03
I blogged about this too!
link to angelaruns2fit.blogspot.com
another great giveaway!
Need one!!! My blog isn’t totally up and running yet (link to ironmissionsd.blogspot.com) but I’ll certainly retweet from @IronMission. Sorry to hear about the Octopus crawling off your plate….
Count for 3
Hi! This watch looks awesome! Nice work with your reviews! I look forward to use this watch down here in Brazil! :P
My FR405 is about needing replaced. Nice post, loving the looks of this new watch!
I would LOVE to win a new watch! Thanks for the great giveaways!!
Just started reading your blog. Would love the watch! Thanks!
Just started reading your blog. Put me in the contest! Lora Fox
Another great give-away. Sign me up for one.
Hi Ray,
2 Entries please.
Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks!
Matt
In for 2…Keep up the great work.
Can’t wait for the review!
Oh I need one like that!!!
3 for me
do we have to leave 3 commments?
here is my first I guess!
I follow you on twitter and I re-tweet the giveaway
I put the giveaway on my blog!
so there that is 3!!! thanks
Great site. Enjoy the reviews. Thx
Heck, I’ll bite. I’ll share on FB too, so put me in for two!
Late to the party…but add my entry, please. Comment here. Link on blog (kvtri.blogspot.com). Retweeted (kvesey). Thanks!
I hope I win!
Hi ray, thanks for the blog, it’s great!
One for this comment for me!
-Guillermo
memito22581@yahoo.com
cool watch and finally something of decent size
Two entries please, facebook and this comment. Thanks!
I am in!! Twitter and FB’ed as well :)
Now I am on my knees praying!!!!
To add to my Garmin collection?
yes please!
Nice! Count me in!
-Jason
Look like a great watch.
What better way to boost anyone’s motivation to run than by getting new wrist bling!
I am in for one.
Another great giveaway. Thanks!
I’d love that 210!
DON’T pick me – I could never bear the burden of enjoying that watch while the other 850 comments on your blog are begging you for it. :) @triphx
Hi! I am posting a comment here and just tweeted (@dferrari), so 2 please :) GREAT giveaway!!
Deanna
2 entries @Giedt on Twitter as well.
Thanks!
Pick me! Oh! Pick me!
Pick me! Oh! Pick me!
Can’t wait to read your review about this watch. Also I follow you on Twitter (@backalleywrench)
What time is it ? Is my heart beating ?
I definitely need this forerunner.
Also a twitter follower.
Lovin the site, man. This is excellent stuff. I RT’d as well, keepin’ those fingers crossed.
new to your site, looks very interesting! With reference to the ‘raffle’ If i’ve done this right; 1 post, 1 link link to twitter.com
and…
1 follow on twitter coming up! Also tweeting your ‘raffle’
Fingers crossed for your watch give away.
@somethinkblue
I would sooo love to wrap this up for hubby this Christmas!
kissyjensen at gmail dot com
Two entries for me please. Comment plus a retweet. Always lots of useful info on your site.
two 4 me (here and RT)
So don’t you love it? I got one a few months ago and I started to use it right away, but then found that it was too much to handle… looking at too much data during my run was sort of a deterrent. But then I started to train for my next marathon and I picked up the watch again – it’s been super helpful. I guess I just don’t like running with it while I’m not training for anything.
Great giveaway!
Just bought a FR305 after reading your review, but won’t say no to an early upgrade!! :)
Ray,thanks for all the info you provide. I’m in for 3 entries.
@TimT77 and Tim Thompson on Facebook.
Two entries for me, one for this comment and the second for the retwitting from @jandercito
Count me in please!!! Hope I get lucky this time!!!
I have an older Forerunner and it just died on me. I could use a new one :)
If it’s free it’s for me.
Great reviews, your review made me buy the edge 500
I would love to win this watch.
I tweeted about this great giveaway jackor1
Oops – forgot to mention that I posted this on FB and a couple of other sites! So I’ve got two entries in there. Hope it helps to spread the word!
I NEEDS me one of those.
I would love one of this.
I want!
As always, the content’s amazing! Two entries for me: comment here, and twitter (@austinrc).
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ohhh i want that
Posted on my FB page
woo hoo iso want this watch!!! runnergirl57253@yahoo.com
Sounds pretty simple. Looks pretty nice. Will stop back to read the review.
Would love the 210!
I could use a cool watch like this one!!
I posted this on my facebook too!!!
Sounds like a really cool concept. Count me in!
I would love to win this! Thanks! :)
Oooh! Pick me!
I could so use this!
Looks like a nice gadget & thanks for the reviews!
I’m in for two entries, as I retweeted for you.
Love to win this, 2 entries please, have retweeted comp.
Ooh…yes please. I stole my husbands and he wants it back.
i want that watch
COUNT ME IN WITH 3 ENTRIES, NEW YOR TIME NOW IS 8:06PM NOV. 18, THURSDAY, IVE ALWAYS WANTED A GARMIN FORERUNNER, BUT THE PROBLEM IS ITS VERY EXPENSIVE HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES, ITS AN EFFICIENT TOOL FOR EVERY RUNNER, TO TRACK THE PACE, DISTANCE AND TIME. IF I WON THE CONTEST HERE’S MY MOBILE NUMBER +639162908837, ADDRESS: 185 PAZ ST. BALAYAN,4213 BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES. MELVIN C. TOLENTINO
I need one for the weekend!
1 entry. Looks like a cool new toy.
3 please! 3rd draw entry’s the charm! (comment, twitter, blog) Keep up the great work!
I would love to win this Garmin Watch. Thank you very much for having this contest!!!!!!
– Calvin Lee. link to facebook.com
This is GREAT!
link to facebook.com
link to twitter.com
Count me in for 2 entries. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Dan K
Thanks for the great review – would be great to win this one. Keep up all your great reviews
Thanks for the review – I have been shopping around for the last month! Very helpful… maybe I can win yours!!!
great blog!
great watch