This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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.
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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.
and the first winner is… (Hope it’s me!)
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Well, I’m trying to write a Cléver comment but I’m out of ideas. Let’s hope that this time I’ll Win this giveway. Good luck to us all and valar morghulis!
Thank you for your generosity, Ray! Always enjoy your posts.
One of the better blogs out their.
If anything at all, great Intel on products . Much appreciated, thank you DCR.
nearby random text for my entry:
New 6 story building with 85 residential units, 14 car parking stalls, 4 motorcycle stalls, 130 bikes and 2 retail spaces
I would love to test optical HR myself!
like this one!!
This would be awesome to win!
I want one! Thank you very much Ray.
A watch I can wear to work!
I love the built in HR
Probability of winning is low…
Christmas in the summer. Thx Ray!
Yeah for giveaways
In!
Glad I stayed up!!
Pretty Please :)
Yes please!
great stuff. thanx.
Awesome…yes please!!
Great watch.
What a great program…thanks, Ray!
Garmin makes good stuff.
Yes please!
Boom, we are off to the races!
Awesome start to the give away! Thank you!
Fingers crossed
I really like this one
Nice!
Thanks DCR!
I’m here!
Good luck to all!
Here i am!
Ive been waiting all year.
Straight into the good stuff…..come’on Lady Luck!!!!
Great stuff Ray!
Fun way to kick this off!
I’m in …>>>
yes please! ;)
Can I win?
Would this Garmin be good for Triathlon
Glad I did another late night treadmill session!
I’m in
I have been quite eager to get a HR watch, but can’t say bye to my 920xt yet and can’t afford the Fenix without selling the 920xt. Dilemma.
Please let this solve it. :)
Please and thanks!
Thanks :)
And why not? Good luck everyone
I’m in :)
Love this watch! Want to be able to track heart rate without the chaffing!!!
That would work nicely.
Bring it on! Sleep is overrated!
Yes please!
My girlfriend could use and upgrade.
like this contest
Garmin!
Great way to start!
Please, please, please, please, ….
Nice one. Would like to get it.
So need a new watch! Perfect give away!
love to upgrade to the HR Fenix 3!!! Yes please
Me likie
Yes. I am in.
Hope to replace the aging Fenix 2
My hubby is lazy, he needs this.
Gimme Gimme
Great first give away. I’m in ;-)
I want
Let’s start this madness!
I hear it’s a great watch. Looking forward to trying it out.
Great start to a canadian long weekend!
Will be nice to have one of those :)
Thanks.
I’d love that watch!
Garmin ?
Fenix love!
Ray and Clever Training, you’ve done/are doing it again: getting your minions to set their alarms every two hours to enjoy the sweet, sweet goodness of the DCR Giveaway Extravaganza.
Let’s go !!
I drop this comment so that I may reemerge from my own ashes as a stronger athlete with this piece of technology. Amen.
Woo Hoo! I’m on here now XD
Yes please!
My Peanut was born 2 days ago! Good luck with the last stretch!!
This would be sweet!
Am I to late?
My cat’s breath smells like cat food.
I’m in too.
Hope today is my turn to win :)
Feelin lucky Ray…
think I am probably posting this in the wrong time zone for the comp, but here goes…NZ time zone here :-)
Comment. :)
I’m in
Garmin Watch! Woohoo!
New toys motivate me.
Garmin products rock and Fenix 3 is the “duck’s nuts” of their product range!
Well, good luck everyone
Thanks DC!
Hello me too. Submitted just before my morning run.
Can’t be bothered to check if the competition is still open, just commenting and hoping it is :)
Well it’s either this or the mega millions. I can’t lose!
And here we go again ! :)
Thanks
Thank you Ray, as always!