This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
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!
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.
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 2024 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 JUST signed up for Auckland 70.3 today! Would love to have this gorgeous gadget to help me out in training!
Thanks Ray!
Nice gadget!
Thanks for the giveaways Ray!
Yes please. I should be so lucky!!!!
really appreciate your reviews!
I already sent you my shipping address :)
Thanks for the giveaway! Love the site.
Yes, Please.
Let me win !
Would love to win this.
Yay garmin 910xt :-) Best watch available if you ask me
Fantastic giveaway!
Thanks for doing this!
im faster than you, give me the prize.
I want one!
Very cool.
save it for me
I’ve been wanting a swim-capable GPS watch for a while but haven’t had the money
All in one!
Yes please!
I want this almost as much as the power crank :-)
Yes please:D
Pick me, please!!
Olala I’m up for it ! merci
Oo, la, la!!! Photos of the FR910XT is like porn for triathetes! The sleek curves, the “show map” feature…
You provide the most comprehensive reviews on the Internet. Bar None!
Seats too high!
Pick me! Thanks for all the posts, read them all!
Are ya feeling lucky? Well…are ya?
Yes, Please!!
yes yes yes!
Let my lucky number come up:)
Alright :) The 910XT!
This is ridic.
here I am!!
Yeah buddy! That’s tight!½
Yes please.
All I need is 1!
Another watch!!! I can’t wait!
Thank you!
I want this! =)
Me
I’m feeling lucky
Hopefully Luck is on my side
Thanks.
Not bad at all !
I’m feeling lucky too! :)
Yes!
Yes and thank you.
its noon o clock and all is well!
want it soooo bad….
Winning
good one
This is a comment intended to win the prize. Thank you.
Great training watch
Oh. My. Word. I’ve wanted one of these for a long time but keep putting it off because there’s always something else I *should* buy instead.
Pretty please!!
Want it
Looks cool
I’m in.
Would love to upgrade to the 910xt. Better swim metrics would be awesome
Whoa! Mine! :)
Gimme!
awesome!
Awesome
Yes please!
Love the blog and woudl love this. Thanks for the chance to win the cool gadgets you have..:)
I want in too!
Yes I’m in
ray you keep surprising us!!!!
Yup, I need this
Awesome
Please
ohh yeah, that’ll be sweet.
I would love one!
garmin!
Gimmie one of this!
me me me me me….. I wanna thank my mom for…blah blah blah.
This would be so awesome for Ironman training!
Nice watch!
:-)
Another great giveaway!!!!
Pumped for the Garmin!
If I win a GPS watch, I really would have no excuse. For anything.
Ooooh!
You provide the most conprehensive reviews on the Internet. Bar none!
Yes please!
Very nice
I want those!
One time
tri day
Superb triathlon watch! One day, I will have them.
These watches are the bomb!
I’d be alright with this.
i’d love to win that!
I need it now. :)
I want it, I want it, I want it. I need it i needed I need it. I need it but not more than I wanted
Woot!
A good motivation for my first Olympic length!
My favourite!
yes, please!
Great watch that will be put to good use by ME!
Thanks!
Fingers krossed :)
you are pulling out the good stuff!
swim, run cycle!
Please pick me!
This would be a great. Addition!