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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!
Have some fun in the travel section.
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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!
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.
Me me me!
I’m in for this one!
I could use an upgrade. Good luck everyone
Ohhhhh Yeahhhhh!
Oooooh.. nice!
Beginning to feel like Christmas over here! Wanna trade it for my 310? ;-)
Not first – not last…
I’d like this.
Nice watch! :-)
thanks!
Wow, almost 700 comments, but I’ll give it a try!
holler!
In!
You Rock, Thanks for my new toy…
If it’s not too much trouble…
one please
tha’s amazing!
LIKE
tha’s amazing!
Awesome fitness tool.
I like it!
Hey!!! This rules!!!
Yes please!!!
i’m in
I will not miss this one count me in thanks
Yes Please :)
I’m in it to win it!
Ben
Abtrmr@aol.com
Awesomevaganza!
I’d be happy to take that off your hands. Thanks.
Pick me… Pick me…!
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Yes pleeze!
count me in!
Hope i’ll win
I feel lucky this time…
I’d love a 910XT.
My husband will love me forever!
Count me in, and if I win, I would strongly consider running nude with it!
Not sure, who would want to see that site though?!?!
count me in!
Would be so useful.
Make it rain this time, rainmaker!
Well this one sure is popular!
WOW!
Would love to enter my name into the draw for this – thanks!
in again
I would really like to have this one :)
gitty up!
Great giveaway!
I will win it!!!
Post me to the list!!!
Max
I’m in, its a must buy
I’d like to enter the giveaway!
Oh god, I”m not good with time zones.
My 310XT has served me so well… one way or another, 910XT is my next GPS watch :)
Pick Me! Pick Me!
Wouldn’t it be nice to win…
Well looks like I’m not the first one, nevertheless I’ll give it a try!
I’m in for the 910
Nice update for my Garmin 110
Hello from Finland.
could use a garmin upgrade!
You are way too generous.
Wait… so if I win this, I have to enter my first try? Ok, I’ll do it :-)
Yup
im in
Andrew Howard
Perfect fit!!
Yes please
Would love to have this one!
quite a piece of technology, please count me in.
BR/Fernando
Just read the review &… WOW
I would love to win this!
thats mine
Awesome
that would be nice
Hello
That would be a nice gift!
Best give away day ever!
YES!
well, this is the best giveaway ever!
Ooh that’s cool :)
Please count me in. Thanks!
I’m in it to win it!
Ben
abtrmr@aol.com
Yes PLEASE!
That would be a nice gift!
Now this is the business. Oi, oi!
Please, pretty please :)
I think I have a better chance of winning the lottery. :)
Wow!! Great!!
This can really help me train for my 1st ever marathon.
oooh boy, this would be AMAZING!!
Oh oh oh, that would be a dream !!!
What a great prize!
Thanks Ray
Great device, I would love having one!
Yes please!!
I really want this!
In!
hello
count me in
Yes please!
Yes Yes.
Giv It To Me :-)
Thanks!
going nuts for free stuff
Awesomsauce