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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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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 like it!!! Quisiera ganarlo!
Yes please!
Please!
Color me interested!
I like.
Giveaway for the win !
My 305 could use a groovy upgrade. :)
Oh man I love this one !!! Would be awesome for my next Triathlon =)
It could replace my 305 ;)
A Great watch!
Very Nice
Watch out! That’s just the watch I need :)
Love your website, Ray! Keep up the good work!
That can be my new “paceman” ;)
Yes, please!
I’m in!!! Upgrade time for my training partner!
Oh, how this would make my day, I mean year… *stares wistfully off into the horizon at the thought of*
Just what I need to start training for my first tri . . .
Wow. What a watch!
Please!
The Best multisport watch. Period.
The ultimate Multi Sport tool!
Amen on the request for a swim propulsion feature
OMG…
This is my comment… Joining this fun day a little late in the game, but I sure hope I can win! Haven’t won anything except bingo!
Ray, I could use this watch on my first Tri, thanks for doing those great reviews
I set the alarm so i could enter every draw. It is 2:43am. I am tired. Good night.
Ugh. I missed the power meter. :'(
Beautiful watch! And it counts my laps in the pool for me!
Pick me
Great watch. Pick me please!
Love this!
sweet… I love light for those evening runs
Would love to upgrade my 610 , wich was upgraded from a 110. Always something more you need. Thanks for a great site!
Ulf from Sweden
Please!
have one, but would be a nice present for my brother.
pick me
One for me please :)
My 305 is giving up the ghost. The 910 would be fantastic.
This is a great watch.
Great site. I’d love to win the Garmin
This would be a great training tool
I need another 910xt as a backup :)
One of these days it will be me :)
Seattle!
Most comments ever…go garmin!
I could really put this to good use.
Lo quiero para regalarselo a mi cuñado.
Will I be lucky?
Nice, I like this one a lot, preferably with cupcake though!
Oh yeah
ooh, ooh! Pick me!
nice watch. wouldnt mind one :)
pizza party
Count me in!
That can be very useful for my swims
These giveaways are awesome. Thanks.
Rolling the dice !
Come to Denmark my friend
Cool gimme one
awesome
This would be awesome!
I want !!
Oh, I would love to win this one!
These are nice watches!
Always good to have a spare one :P
That’s the one for me..I can feel it.
Entering. Thank you!!
Hi again !!!!
My First Garmin !!!!
Thanks !
Si lo gano es para mi hermano.
Perfect for my GF
this i must have :)
The best tool for multi sport tracking.
me! me! me!
Mine just fell off my bike mount last week and cracked the glass. I could use a new one!
Always wanted one of those
You are sooo good looking – George Costanza
That would be awesome to have
i’m in
Please pick me! :-)
I need to get me of these!
Gonna keep trying!
Would love a replacement Garmin watch!
Sweet!
Lucky #70(‘ish), I hope.
This would be great for covering up my watch tan lines.
I’m in
Great watch!!
would be a nice upgrade for me!
Fantastic website and very nice giveaways))
I’m in!
Need a new watch!
Please please pick me!!!!
Thank you for your generosity! Someone is going to be very grateful! (Crossing my fingers it’s me :)
This will come in handy after my broken leg heals!
yes please/
like to use it in next Marathon in Montreal !
Please!
…not a watch again! ;)
There is never enout of them…