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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.
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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’ve wanted one of these for awhile now
Howdy
Yes sir
Pick me
OMG a WiFi Scale :-) !
Would love this combo!
Great if I win!
Would love to!
Server load seems impressive, thanks for your reviews
Love it!! :-)
Woof! woof!!
Nice watch
Swanky watch.
I wonder if I eat tacos while standing on this if it will continuously tell me to stop eating?
hey hey
Good stuff!
Sounds good to me
Me! Me! Pick Me!
Some day, some day..
Classy watch!
Beautiful :)
Good idea.
Was just about to buy a wifi scale!
Interesting, yet cool.
Great
Too many doughnuts. Need to loose a stone.
Yess!
Hands up
I can’t weight!
take it
Sounds interesting to use.
Count me in
Sure, come through
I’m in
Wow. Now that is something I didn’t imagine I needed until I saw this post haha!
Yes, please.
This one also :-)
Sure, why not
I love this watch ! Could be really useful…
Hi Ray,
thanks for the opportunity,
Nathan
Great! Hope to try this out! :)
Wow!
Great blog, Ray!
Yes please
I want this one so bad.
I’d love to win this!
Sign me up
new watch and scale – would be great
classic :)
I want that !
Looks Nice to me
Not sure it needs wifi but we need some new scales..
yes please DC
Pitty FR920 giveaway got overloaded early
classic style, that what I love
missed the last one :(
Nice! I wasn’t looking for an activity tracker but if it comes in a nice-watch-form factor it’d be neat. And he scale of course is handy, currently I only log weight etc every other week or so… Whenever I feel like the numbers might look good :P
The sun is up and shining – Romania
Yes please!
awesome!
Nice price
Sadly not much good bbq out in vegas either
Go Seahawks!!!
Thank you in anticipation!
Do want.
Whee!
Thanks for the opportunity.
feeling lucky today :D
From 3:56 got 2x 500 server timeout error and when I finally succeeded to add comment for Garmin 920 at 3:59, page refresh just loaded “comments are closed for this item” :( Well, maybe I’ll get lucky this time….
I forgot this was today!
Yes, please
Well, ok.
WIll be interesting to see
Tick tock a nice watch
Nice watch. Very cozy.
I’d like my free watch and scales please.
Thanks !
Yahoo I need a win
Want it!
Just in case I don’t get the 920XT I really really deserve! :-)
keep up the good work DC
Wow, cool watch. I want one!
Beautiful!
Thank you
Great reviews
Word
Yes please, a great way of keeping track.
Oooooh go on!
Bring it on
I do eat a lot of BBQ
great
A lottery ticket, thanks.
Love it! Finger crossed.
yes please.
new watch , new possibilities!!!
A very nice watch!
Why not?
Would really like the scale.
mmmmmm shiny :@)
Really wanted to get in on the last one for the 920 tri, but blog crapped out, and would not let me in, for the last 15 min of the giveaway.
I like