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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.
I want it!
I want to go to there.
You looked good on TV, and I’d love a Fenix!
Well, I’m dying to get one of these. Help me to reborn as the Fénix did.
“must have” watch for me! Great in deep review on this!
I’d love to try a Garmin!
Thank you for great reviews
This has to be mine, will be perfect for IronMan training
Let’s do this!
Awesome awesome awesome!!!
yes
Really like you site Ray, thanks
This watch would look good on my wrist!
Nice watch :)
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Count me in!
Here I go ;-)
Wish me luck!
Awesome watch :D
Must have
Groso
round two seconds out ding ding!
I want one!
This will help me to get rid of my buffalo-hips :)
Hope to be able to give this as present to my husband.
Fenix looks sweet. Keep up the good work
I will start playing multi-sports if I get this…!!!
I like it
would love a fenix2 for my summer workouts!
This would be great in my swim training.
Wow! Hope I am the lucky one!
Really like this to improve my triathlon!
Wauww!
Great watch. Count me in.
Buen reloj
One for me please
My Garmin 910 got stuck in the start up screen gkrrrrr :)
This time???
Nice
oh I want!
Yes please
gimme gimme
This one would give me a great support on my next triathlon!
I would love to win a Fenix 2! Fingers crossed…
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Pick Me! :)
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well good opportunity to say great site!
The more Garmins the merrier
pick me!
Lo voglio!
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Would love one
It’s my birthday! :)
Try try again!
Would love a fenix.
please!!!
Sweet.
Hopefully I will have more luck this time..
Nice, i want it! :)
awesome
Quiero ese watch!
Pretty please
Would complement my 620 nicely
Gimme!!!! :)
Greetings from Belgium. Just tried on a Garmin Fenix 2, it fits, not too big. Now if I could only get one for free…
On ya DC
Nice replacement for my broken Forerunner 305.
Nice watch!
Great site.
nice watch
I’m in!
Must have Fenix 2!!
Para nadar mejor!
Could mean that my Garmin 310xt can now be retired.
I want!
This would do me nicely!!!
can i have one?
Hey, that’s cool!
I wanna win
Amazing!
I need
Count me in for a Fenix!
Come to Daddy :)
I would love one.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Lo quiero
Fantastic piece of kit
Yes please!
Love to have a Fenix2, just lost my 910XT! :(
I’m in
yes, please. [rubs buddha’s belly]
I’m in
Epic Watch
Would look great on my wrist!
Well worth a throw of the dice on this one!
Its a must have watch!
Unreal
Definitely need one of those
I´m in.
I know a lot of friends that would love to get their hands on this!