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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.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!
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 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.
That is the watch that I would love to not have to pay for :)
Would love one!
Would love to have this watch!
Would be Greta
Nice prize!
My wife’s 910xt is better than mine old Garmin. Help!
I’m in!
Oh yes please!!
Very nice watch.
yeees! need to upgrade my FR210 :D
I want this
My wrist says, that he likes it ;-)
epic give away continues…
Ray, great items – thanks
Just started triathlon… Wish me luck :)
I’m in!
Great giveaway!
Thanks!
Pick me! Pick me!
A nice upgrade of my 610
Awesome Garmin
Awesome!
Sounds like a great watch! Would love to win it!
Thanks for the great blog!
That 910 would be used almost every say
Nice watch – thanks Ray!
Awesome day!
Quero este relógio!
Yes please!
I want a back up!
Yes please!
Love the blog and tech/fitness reviews. I live vicariously through you.
What does a clock do when it’s hungry? It goes back four seconds.
Just started out in triathlon, would love the upgrade!
Yes please!
please…
Oooh I want!!!
Just starting to get into running, would be used well.
a cool watch indeed :)
Sure why not.
Said it before and I will say it again…you are the only one on the Mt. Rushmore of Bloggers!! Oh and Pick Me!!
Hello from Israel!
Great website, love your reviews, they helped me a LOT back when I was shopping for gear as a new triathlete.
Dan
Thanks
The 910 is a winna
Wow!
I want one
I’m in. Time for my 310XT to retire!
i am ready for this watch to be mine
Sweet! I want that so bad ;)
Would absolutely love one of those.
Awesome
Would be nice to have.
Thanks for making product reviews fun to read!
Yes please!
i couldn’t get in for the last draw!! the website kept crashing
Wow. this would be a great upgrade, thanks
Long time, first time. Great site and reviews, Ray!
Another entry
My wife needs this watch badly.
Me please :-)
Looks amazing!
I have one, but can always use a backup or a gift!
yeah!!
this has to be the choosen one
go, go, go Ray!!
Many thanks for the in-depth reviews. Also it’s fun to follow you training around the world. Just keep up the good work!
I’m in
I would learn to swim for this
Yes please!
Need!
Count me in
I think I would use that everyday. So yes please.
I would like to give you a compelling reason of why you should pick me which I don’t have, therefore I will only ask you to pick me!
Very cool!
Yes please!
Super sweet!!
In!
Hello
Considered me entered into this giveaway extravaganza.
The bezel on my 410 is making me crazy. Hope hope hope I win this one and can start tracking my open water swims too!!
Nice giveaway
Awesome watch.
Would look good on my wrist!
Yes please
Nifty unit. Would come in handy.
Hidey ho!
Would love this!! :)
Yes please
Nice watch!
Yahoo!
Thanks
Not quite a midnight finisher, but was definitely dark! Hope it has a good backlight!
Yes!
I believe that is mine.
On my shopping list for 2015
Would be best owner ever…
Thanks for this Ray.
Bananarama!
Woohoo!
Good job. Greetings from Poland!
Love the reviews, and the giveaways. And would really love to own this watch.
holla!
nice watch!
910XT!