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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 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.
Another lovely piece of kit worthy for my arm!
I fancy a change from Garmin!
I think some people woke up just for this. ;)
Nice watch
Me pleeeassee
count me in please
Yes please!
Time for a win for me!
New round new chances
posting
I want Garmin 910xt!
Thanks Ray – much appreicated!
good luck to everyone!
Want this one
It’s raining tech!
Crossing fingers…
Thank you for the hard work!
One more try.
502 : Bad Gateway … am i not the only one to visit this site at the moment? ;-)
Nice one!
Yes Please :)
cmon!
Lets go!
wish me luck
Today is surely my lucky day. C’mon!!!!
Still set on the fr 220 but i’ll take this one if it’s free!
Maybe this time
Come to Papa! :)
#notfirst #stillin
My 910 is still going crazy. Will try a hard reset
So keen for one of these.
It’s gonna be mine!
Me, please!
Nice watch
Let’s try it
Yes please.
Suunto watch from finland to finland, maybe…
Why not!
Thanks for the reviews!
I’m in :)
One more thanks
This watch looks pretty great.
Yes please!
I need the barometer!!!!
A great device.
had comment problems, now have 5 comments posted. :( will i be out for this giveaway?
This one will be great for me.
Too early?
pick me please!
Yessss
whow, your site is already struggling with the load due to the giveaway…
People do love their free stuff. Well, so do I…
And here’s another comment :)
I like finland
Seems the load on your site is increasing… ;)
Count me in!
:)
good luck to all ;)
Nice!
On the train home after working nights. Hopefully I will make this work.
Awesome!!!
I’ve been getting lots of gateway timeouts when I submit.
Looks like a good fit
Yippee!
Third attempt – keep getting thrown out. Winnie will still be surprised with a lovely present if I win. …
I will take that.
Going towin
This is it
nice giveaway!
Dear santa…..
This is going to be a crazy day :)
Third times the charm.
Winner Winner, Chicken… no wait Suunto Ambit2!!
Pick me!
Hope I win!
Hey ho, let’s go!
My old t6d is dying… so please give it to ME!
Yes please
Love this!
Great prizes…
Fingers crossed!
I hope I can win :)
Home with sick Kids. Perfect timeing :-D gime gime
Thanks Ray!
For my wrist
best regards from Lithuania :)
A dream watch. Chances are 1 in 3000 to get picked.
If I don’t win a Fenix2, I can live with Suunto Ambit2 :)
Me please!!!!! :-)
The Suunto watches look great.
I am here! )
awesome gadget, give it to meeeee
Me, me, me, please :-)
Winnnnn……
Another great watch!
Thanks for the chance to win!
It’s an awesome watch
Awesome! Keep them coming
as good as the Fenix 2, if it’s for free ;-)
Grazie Ray…
Ciao
Awesome!
Let’s do it !
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I want this!