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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.
Nice Polar hrm
Nice Duck!!!!!!!
xtra
duck
Want one!
I’d like to win this one.
Woke up in time ;)
Second comment on this site. Awesome site by the way. I like the casual friendly writings. It is indeed a great happy source of happiness.
About the Polar RC3
..Wow exactly what I think I would need. Yay ! hope I get it.
In my journey through to becoming a top marathoner in my country, a watch like that is much desired. I guess I have to write and source for patrons to my cause soon.
I drag tyres at marathons to raise awareness for charities. Running for the bone marrow donor program http://www.bmdp.org in aid of patients suffering leukemia and blood diseases. Now in a bid to becoming the top marathoner in Singapore to raise more awareness for that charity. From a non runner to dragging a tyre at first marathon to running first competitive marathon at sub 3 all in a year. Phewwww….
Yours
ahsiao
link to fb.me is a runner who designs dreams and goes beyond.
Was looking to buy this anyway, so freebie would be awesome ;o)
This would be a great gift to my father who just started picked up running because he is intrigued by all the ‘new technology’ I use to focus on my training goals. FINGERS CROSSED
Nice duck;)
Nice :)
wicked kewl!
Nice, it would be great to add a Polar to my Garmin and my Suunto.
I am going to give it to a starting athlete or donate it to my club.
yes please from BAC
Wuhoo, one more giveaway :D
Yes please
And next! :)
Thanks for the opportunity to say thank you again!
fantastic idea and maybe the luck is on my side!
Sweet!
THE duck!
testing 1 2
I smashed my RC3 when I came off the bike, would be sweet to replace it without it costing anything :)
I need a new wtach
Love to win this
Can I have the duck too??
Awesome!
yes please
sign me up please
Would love one
Great reviews, keep it up.
Great giveaway, DC :)
Nice perfect for Roth 2013
Yes! Up early and excited for give away day
2 for 2 so far
Why didn’t Polar put another £50-100 on the price tag and make it IP rated for swimming. I would be perfect for open water.
Off to the pool vol 2.
Yes please!
!!raloP ecin
So pretty
Polar, my first sports gadget. Keep up the great reviews, love your work!
I want in
Nice!!! I would luv to rock one!!!
Cool :-)
Want it soooo much
Great website and reviews
Nice duck!
My 5 yr old Garmin 305 just died on me..would love to try Polar.
Nice!
Every sportsman’s dream
Really nice watch for training. I hope I had chance to get it.
Nice watch for training!
Beauty (you can decide for yourself which item I’m referring to).
In
Rubber duckie, joy oh joy, when I squeeze you, you make noise!
~Ernie & Bert~
I would love to win Polar! :)
Boom
Nice watch
Entry!
Hook me up!
Australia says yes please!
Yes please
Great contest. Thanks!
Ray, love your blog!
Cool watch
Great blog, helped me a lot in chosing my Forerunner 305. Wouldn’t mind trying out a Polar.
Duck, duck, watch!
Love it!
A bit quicker to post on this one…
OOOH! Need this one even more 0.o
done deal
Yes please
Me please!
This one is for me !!
Yes!
Suunto looks nicer but i have used Polar before and its a great training aid!
Me, me, me.
Count me in!
Thanks for the contest!
I stayed up until 3 AM for this!
Thanks for all the giveaways, Ray.
*kwak*
Too bad the duck isn’t included :(
I want the bath duck (wouldn’t mind complete with the watch!)
Random comment!
Pick me!
Another great giveaway. Thanks!
May I have it please?
Your blog is the best not only in US but in many other countries too. My Russian friends were very happy when I shared your blog with them! Thank you!
If I win, I may be sad I don’t get the duck.
Woot watches
Duck yeah!
I wonder if its a random selection or I should be thinking of something clever or amusing to post!! Oh well, lets hope its random!
Awesome giveaways!!!
bring it on!
It is a tough choice – Suunto or Polar.
Keep up the good work Ray!
Want the duck
Im in again! Still little chance of winning though :)
I will no longer be able to break my PB’s, but maybe this watch allows me to break some age records!
Great website.
Looking forward to the “Congratulations” email :D
Last site to visit before bed
I really hope to win one of these this time round!
Nice duck!
I’ll take it.
One for me! ;-) add the duck please… ;-)
I’ll take one, is the duck included?
Wow!
I have enjoyed my 2008 RC model Polar watch. It has served me well.
Thanks for this day full of goodies. I like the watches, keep ’em coming (or pick me ;-))
Snap!
Great job DC Rainmaker!
Looks great, work even better !
The Polar long waited for. GPS inside!
Fingers crossed…..
I like it’s multifunctionality!
Thanks a bunch
Here i am again, hope i win
Here we go again!
Yes please
love polar
2nd try….
Nice duck – and the watch isn’t bad either :-)
Nice! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
Number two it is. Thanks again!
pick me please! love your blog
watch please!
I would love one!
Let’s gooo!
I used a Polar Training Watch before (FT4). Quality is good. This one with GPS must be even better.
Now for the Polar…
I want one! :-)
come on come on
amazing
Maybe I can try this Polar :)
please!!!!! im in :)
Hey, need the watch :) Thanks for such a giveaway action!!! ;)
Cheers
Please count me in!
Definitely in time for this one…
Polar Polar…
PIck me! :D
Add me please.
The poor rubber ducky is all squashed up there – I’d happily rescue it by taking away the Polar. Purely out of concern for the duck, of course!
why not
Yes please!
what what!
good luck to everyone
Let the extravaganza begin.
Cool!
Yo-ho-ho!
Yes please! Does it come with the rubber ducky? (or maybe a giant one, like the one that Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman had in Hong Kong harbour?)
Would love the polar
Fingers crossed!
great watch!
wow… comments are just up… :)
The GPS watch is great – but i also like the rubber ducky…
Oh yes, please!
Nice Polar, would like to use in my orienteering :)
I’ll take the watch. I already have a duck!
Lucky #2! Your the one!
Time to go back to sleep!
another great watch – its way better & more useful than a rolex
I want the duck also….
I want!! Haha!
Thanks for the great website Ray! Crossing my fingers…
My alarm freaked me out!
Quack, Quack, Waddle, Waddle all day long,
Quack, Quack, Waddle, Waddle sing a duck song.
Let’s see…
I was all excited about the duck! Though the watch looks pretty good too ;)