Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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Here’s how to save!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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 2023 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 want it badly!!!
This time…
Yes! Been waiting all morning for a power meter to show up.
Drool is to dream of getting this.
Thanks Ray!
OOOOOOh yes please
And one for me.
Yes please.
Oh yes, POWER, lets measure it. This one is going to be mine, I hope.
i want one :)
oh myyyy!
You’re the best Ray!
This would look so pretty on my bike!
Oh my! Wouldn’t that be nice!
I’m feeling lucky!
What is that? I guess there is a slight chance I will have to find out :)
Ray, You da man!!!
Looking good
Love Quarq!!!!
Cool
Me oh me oh me :)
Just like Christmas during Summer :)
WOW.…
Oh man that’s awesome.
Amazing ! I’m in !
I neeeeed it :)
Yes please!
Both hands up for this one!
One for me ;)
Thanks.
i too, feel lucky!
Yes Please!!
The giveaway just gets better and better!
Save me from having to explain yet another huge gear purchase that my wife will never understand!
Would be nice on my bike
Please save my husband some money :)
Me? Pretty please??
I would really like this one!
Very nice set up
I want one.
Oooohhh, this is one I really would like! Crosses fingers… :)
Thank you for all of the great reviews and now gear!
Good thing about a puppy you aren’t allowed to sleep much/at all works for this contest
Don’t mind if I do!
pick me, pick me!
Exactly the type of gadget Ive been wanting for quite a while now! :D
cool
Wowza! I definitely want this!!
wow- would fit sooo perfect on my bike! :-D
Me ! Me! Pick Me ! This is the one I’m drooling for.
Holy moly,Ray! Never thought about buying one due to the costs. But I’ll be more than glad to have that baby to push my limits for the next races :-D
Awesome, I hope I win!
Ooh, that would be a fun upgrade to my bike!
me three
This would be awesome on my bike! :)
Yes! I need a Race Plan and this!
Home?! No one is going home!
wow, i wouldn’t mind that!
great!
Just bought a new bike, this would be a great addition.
Would be a nice addition to the watches
Yes, Please!!!
Ill take it :-)
:-D
Ooooh, I want this badly!
I neeeeeed it! Will look very cool in my Cannondale!
Would be too awesome to have this on my bike.
mine, mine, mine!! Please, pretty please, with some sugar on top, if you are out of muffins :-)
I’ll take two
Best give away, by far.
Thanks, Ray!
Yup! Needs, Wants and Desires!
sweetness!
Check-in
This is the best prize so far
Count me in!
please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please!!!!!!!
I’d give it a try….
I’d like to have one.
could br nice to win that one:)
Training with power is a good way for us n00bs to know how bad we suck, which in turn helps us get better!
Dial it up to 400W!!!
Woo hoo! This would make my decade!
Love it
I want that too
Wow, you are spoiling us now; thanks!
This would really be great…
This would encourage me to actually go get a bike instead of just running all the time
I want!!!!!
Fingers crossed!
Yes please and thank you.
A BB30 version would be the perfect excuse to buy a new bike!
Cunt me in!
More power!!!!
Fingers crossed!
that’s cool
I would love this!
Looks like a great training tool.
her damit oder wie wir ösis sagen, ruck umma ;-)
Maybe this would help my cycling be more consistent
Awesome
I’ve got the power!
now, time for a coffee !
you got to be kidding me!!!!
Give it to me baby!
spin to win. thx DC for the great content and prize list
Wow! I would love this!