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!
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.
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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.
I’m in. Thanks to your review I’ve been wanting a 310xt.
Two please. Facebook and comment. Great blog. Great reviews. The reviews really helped me while making purchase decisions last month. (lee.cw3@gmail.com)
3x for me!
great giveaway thank you!
I retweeted the giveaway
@carotabi
I’m in for one entry.
Would would make a great b-day present! :-)
I shared on Facebook also
Sign me up, thanks!
Chalk me down for 2 pleeze!! :)
awesome give away… thanks for the chance to win :)
posted to Facebook as well :)
3x Please.
Count me in for two please. Thanks for the opportunity.
count me in! just found your blog.
Put me down for 2.
Great give-away! I’m in for THREE entries (comment, twitter, facebook).
twitter.com/RunShorts
link to facebook.com
I am in and posted on facebook as well!
appreciate your reviews. just one entry for me. that’s all i need.
Yes! 3 (comment, blog, facebook)
Thanks Ray.
Fingers crossed for my first HRM!
Fingers crossed on my first HRM! Sweet contest…and blog!
I gave my FR205 to a friend a few weeks ago. A 310XT would be a perfect replacement.
Soot! Awesome giveaway.
Count me in. Love the blog.
My wife needs this so she can stop using the 405 w/bad bezel. Thanks, DC
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Thanks for having such a great contest. Love it!
2 x (Comment + follow/re-tweet @mu_star)
I think I qualify, as being from South Africa the 310XT costs about $650 and it’s only $400 on Amazon (which doesn’t ship to SA..)
Oh and I’m also doing my 1st Xterra so this would be a good training partner :)
Count me in! I’ve posted a comment here, retweeted you on my twitter and share your address on my facebook page, and also put a link in my blog. I know that 4 but why not :)
I’d Love to be in as well!
Oh & I joined on facebook as well!
Count me in!
Count me in! Thx.
2 entries for me! :)
I’m in.
A total of 3 entried…blog & Twitter. And i scremed it from a mountain top, but a tree fell and nobody heard it so it it night have gotten very far.
A total of 3 entried…blog & Twitter. And i scremed it from a mountain top, but a tree fell and nobody heard it so it it night have gotten very far.
A total of 3 entried…blog & Twitter. And i scremed it from a mountain top, but a tree fell and nobody heard it so it it night have gotten very far.
Alright!
Me! Me! Me!
Posted on My Facebook too :)
Nice!
2 entries for me please :)
Thanks for the offer.
Thanks for the offer.
ok , im gonna give it a shot , why not , im in for the garmin and may your adventures continue for many more yrs my friend !!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
2 please! :) (twitter, comment)
Your blog rocks – great pics of your travels.
In for three comment, blog (link to apartment5b.blogspot.com), and facebooked
Thanks
Ewan
I am a follower. And I FB about it and blogged about it.
i’m in
count me in for 1
I was one off from your last winner. Maybe I’ll have better luck this time!
I linked you on the sidebar of my blog.
Just posted this on my blog’s facebook page!
Count me in.
Wooo sounds awesome! I’m in too! :)
Hi, in for 2 (FB and comment).
Thanks!
Jeff
3 entries, facebook, twitter, and a comment…
Sign me up for an entry!
Sign me in for 3. One here, once on facebook and one for twitter… tnks.
Count me in for one here and one on twitter!
I’m in for one!
I’m in for one here + twitter!
Finally, gps on the wrist. :)
Count me in…
Sounds awesome. I saw the link and now I’m a believer. Great reviews too!
In for 3, twitter, blog and comment! You have a heck of alot of work ahead of you!
count me in!
I’m in for one.
Love the site.
Hoping it’s my lucky day….I’m in!
Me please!
Thanks Ray! Count me i!
Count me in! Thanks Ray!
Nice giveaway. Retweeted your tweet from 14 Jan via @grajasekar
On the Other End of the Leash (link to ontheotherendoftheleash.blogspot.com)
Count me in!
Added link on my facebook page.
Sweet – need one of those!
I am in.
OOh, so want this one :) Thanks for the chance
I retweeted your giveaway tweet and I follow you(I am @stickyprints)
Count me in!
Count me too
Great reviews, appreciate your site.
Entry #1 for me :-)
Keeping fingers crossed that I am chosen on. Have a great week everybody
Keeping fingers crossed that I am chosen on. Have a great week everybody
It’s worth a try!
another great give away!
I originally did only the first choice but went back and did all 3, so 3 entries please!
Count me for 2 here and tweet
I enjoy your blog. Count me in, just once I’m afraid!
There is always a great reason to giveaway a Garmin! Thanks!
In 2x – comment, facebook
Sharing on Facebook too.
Fingers crossed. This old polar is on its last leg.
Recently found your blog–great job.
Thanks for all of your efforts to thoroughly review all of the techie gadgets–really, really helpful!
Also, congrats on making the top ten Race Athlete Best Blog Award–your blog got one of my votes BTW. (Hey, do I get an extra entry for that? :)) Have fun, Ann
Count me in for THREE entries – I posted on facebook, blog, and comment! Love your blog, by the way… very useful product reviews too!
Count me in!
I’m in too.
Just got a 305 but would love a free upgrade. Check my blog at http://www.lanarkspaceagency.org
will also start following on twitter. I am http://www.twitter.com\VA3ZKS
That makes three
Thanks
I’m in.