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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
In!
Sweet watch!
Hey oh! Beautiful day for a run. I love running in the rain.
910 + me = happy!
I am feeling lucky! I need a backup unit!
Great googly moogly!!
Holy GARMIN Batman!!!
yes please.
Thanks for all of the great reviews and now the great gear!
heck yea
Be good to have a spare as always going wrong!
Just loose mine
Count me in!
Crossing legs.. ehh.. fingers I mean .
Another good one!
Would be so great to win… I’m stuck with a Sigma RC 14.11 :-(
Thanks, Ray!
i’m in
Still hoping
All the way from Singapore!!!
bob babbitt for president! Anyone who does Hawaii ironman with panniers is ok by me…
This would be great!
Yes please!
I want it!
Yes please!
I hope to win and enjoy discovering all the features during the summer.
Its me again. One please.
I try again
Count me in! Love it!
I would LOOOOVE this one
Pick me pick me
Hit me up!!!
Cool, thanks DCR!
Because every girl needs a watch the size of her fist.
Have been dreaming about an instrument like this for a while.
I would like one of these, too
Would go well with the Quark and the cupcake that I’m already hoping to win :-)
extravaganza!!!!!!
This just gets better and better
Please please please!
love it
Love Garmin!
this is exciting
sign me up
You really cha lange your forum today. But i’ll hope To win this time.
Yes please.
Fingers crossed!
I really like to have a Forerunner 910XT.
Sometimes the fourth time is the charm.
heck yeah
Sign me up!!
Thanks again for the giveaways!
I’d love to win this!
Garmin’s are awesome!
Sign me up!
I would love to upgrade to the 910 and love your in-depth reviews.
I’m on.
Cool!
Hooray!!! Showing some love to the readership!
Totally Inn.
Read your review last year, bought one and LOVE it! my wife could use one too!
Watch this space!
Wao! I would love it!
Having this watch would complete me :)
a very nice giveaway :-)
Please
Serious give aways today!!
‘t would be awesome
I want it
Your the best
Thank you for providing this excellent service!
My first tri start is on Saturday, would be nice to have a 910 in my second.
Hoping it’s me!! :)
O’Donnell like to join. Greetings from Sweden.
910XT is my favorite Tri watch. A friend of mine had it days ago after his Polar died. I liked it because it tracks your swim too in addition to do a almost perfect job in tracking bike and run!
gimme gimme!
should I become a tri?????? COME ON!!! LET IT BE ME!!!!!
Oh yea. Put me in … thanks!
Signing up for my second Ironman in a couple months. This would be perfect for training.
I want one of these. I have entered several times but never a winner. This is my time!
Again, thank you so much for doing this. Love the site!!
In again
Bricks will be less boring (ie painful) with such a toy!
Looks good!
Give me please :)
Count me in
I love the chance to use this watch for my workouts
Sweetness!!!
Hope I get this one!
FREE Garmin 910 you bet! I’ll take it!
Instant get!
very inspirational to get back on my bike!!
I’ve been waiting for this one
Yes! lucky for me.
This would be a nice upgrade to my current GPS watch.
HAHAHAHA if I win this, it’s gonna be my 5th FR910XT in a year time AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Signed. :P
Count me in!
Run Garmin, Run….
Love this site!
I’m in
In!
Oh yes! And cheers for this great giveaway…
Great watch!
Jujuju GARMINNNNN 910xt this is it a EXTRAVAGANAAAA
I need it Ray!!! :)
Sweet!
OMG I NEED THIS!!!!! My Hubby has one and I need to be able to keep up with his Techy stuff!
sign me up
Why not aye.
i would like one :D
count me in!!!!
Thats a nice watch!
would work great for my adventures.
This one would be great to have.
Yes!
Thanks Ray!
This watch is already on my Christmas list.