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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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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.
Yes please!
I’m in !
I need that watch – after maternity leave I will need desperately to get back into shape!!!
Very nice!
oooooh a 910xt. the ultimate!
Wow your giveaways have been awesome! Thanks for doing this! Would love to win this watch!
Yes please :-)
I’ll take it!
YES PLEASE
Wowzers!
Would love this!
FR910XT *swoon*
I only have the 310xt.
Sweet!
Woohoo!
winner winner chicken dinner
Great giveaway, thanks!
Hey Now!
I am dreaming of this watch
Pick me please.
This is a nice giveaway! :)
need some new stuff
Would love to win this one too!
I could use this watch I just about killed my FR310XT this weekend racing
Jipee
Maybe this one I can get., would be perfect.
slowly getting tired
Me too, please!
Sweeeeet
Looks better than my orange one.
Yes please
Yes please!
Another great giveaway
wowsers
I want this!
I’ll take it! Thanks RainMaker and Clever!
DCRainmaker rocks!
Would really like a 910. Still using a Polar 625
Watch please.
Garmin FR910XT GPS Multisport watch me win!
I could use this Garmin for a Sprint Tri I’m doing in Indy in August.
I haven’t said anything yet, because I really didn’t need anything yet. That changes now.
Ugly but price is right….
yes, would be nice to have for my triathlon training and races !!
I could use that watch.
If I won this watch, I might be inclined to train for a triathlon!
I’m here about a watch.
Yeah, I would love one of these!
Nice watch.
Me, please.
Count me in! Fingers crossed.
yeah baby!
My husband has been wanting to buy me this particular model for quite some time now. Would be awesome if I finally owned a Garmin!
Awsome!
Gief!
This would be so helpful for my training! Thank you DcRainmaker
been on my wish list for a long time!
Winner!
I am in. Badly needed.
I need it!
Looking for some luck! Thanks Ray!
Man I want this!!
here
Yes please!
Would love to score this one.
I want one
My husband has this watch. So now I wouldn’t have to steal his
Thanks for the giveaway!
Yes Pleaee!
In it to win it
Do want!
I need a friend who understands how mental you become when you get into triathlon!!
One for me!
Thank you!!!
Merry Christmas Ray!
Nice gift.
Awesome watch
great, thanks ray
Hook me up!
I just want to get lucky…
yeah!
Never won anything and this can be a great start.
cool
I need another for my other wrist.
This would look so good on me!
Keep up the great work ;)
Me too!
Would love to get one of these.
Yes please
me me me! :-)
Choose me please
Thanks for the giveaway
Great giveaway. Hope I win.
I would love to see reviews of restaurants you go to in your Paris section. Would love to hear more about them. I only went there once and loved it. Check out Le Baron Rouge. Great place.
Another great giveway, Ray! Good luck to everyone!
nice watch and give away
Pick me, Please.
Thanks
I wonder if the NSA will report my win to the IRS? Who cares, I want that goodie!
I could use this.
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Want!