Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $829, some $70 off. That’s the lowest price to date on this new device. The Enduro 3 is notable though because it’s basically a Fenix 8 Solar minus the dive/voice features (and the Fenix 8 Solar/MIP starts at $1,099). Everything else is there, and it gets all Fenix 8 software features (and, insane battery life). Meanwhile, the Fenix 7 down to $429! Or Epix at $429. There’s a bunch more sports tech deals listed here too!
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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!
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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 2024 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.
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This one! I want this one!
Ooh my wife would LOVE this!
Waiting for that
Woohoo another giveaway!
That would be great!
In!
Giveaway Extravaganza!!!
YES PLEASE!!!
Yes please
i like all
Pleases!
Crossing my fingers!!
awesome….garmin products are great
Me….picke me…..please?!?!
Have a heart and give me the watch! Don’t let it weigh heavy on your conscience and give me the scales! Please?
would be a fun tool!
I’m in.
I hope I’m in on time!
Please please me
I dont have a scale
:)
Yes please
Yesssssss
Yes, here again. Where else?
Woohoo!
Garmin!
Would really like this one :-)
i could use a smart scale
Hey finally got off work to enter…
Ohhhh nice!!
Yahooooo!
Yes please! Garmin Connect is kinda terrible, though. I wish Fitbit would update the Surge and make it waterproof and pair with external HRMs.
Your link to see all the Giveaway Extravaganza Posts points to last year’s tag. I’m sure most people are smart enough to change the last digit, but…
wow you really do have some great prizes. I have been waiting for a week to see them.. thanks so much
Odds are getting tougher
Run/Walk!
I’m getting too fat I need one of these scales, my life depends on it!
Wifi scale, yes please.
Very nice…may I have it?
Woo, me me me!
i’m in.
Balance, balance, dis-moi qui est la plus belle?
Great blog!
Perfect combo to be a healthier and fitter you.
Pick Me
All in or nothing.
Weight in!
This might get me into running….wait….
Been looking for a new scale.
Must have.
I would love to upgrade my scale and watch!
Heart goes boom
Just weighing in with a comment
Entered
Look the biz.
Wow, a giveaway bundle!
Would give it to my mom.
Me please
Ready to track those weight numbers!
Worth the weight
Win!
Gotta be in it, to win it!
Here, here, i would like one
These are awesome. Thanks!
Clear eyes, full heart rate info, can’t lose.
fishing luck
I’d love this one
Would be great to win this
Yes please!
Pick me!
Wonder if any prizes will make the way to the UK
This would be a great gift for my wife!
Yes please
I could use a scale. I broke mine…
Maybe me?
Woooo… I Like it !!
Awesome
Smart scale, dumb user.
Very nice!
Well I already have both of these, but I won’t say no!
Beats, pounds, kgs.
I hope you have an enjoyable 4th.
Thanks so much to you and Clever Training for creating these giveaways!
I need this. Please
Sweet package of great health benefits! I foresee the numbers in my favor! :)
Viva la Garmin!
Awesome
One more now that I’m home
This is something I want.
yes, more cool stuff
Cool Ray, nice gadgets!
Skinny triathlete
I could really use a new scale!
Pick me!
Thanks in advance
Please
I’m in
wow
Very nice indeed