Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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Here’s how to save!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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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.
yes please
Would love
Looking forward to filming my upcoming crashes in only two dimensions
Thank you!
Come on come on!
Let’s make video
next try. thx ray
Yes, I’d love this!
Super cool. Love to have it.
A camera to capture an the action !!!
Solo… Pics or it didn’t happen??
The Hero4 is my hero!
Cool camera.
Love it, want it
Yeah
Me like
Hey!
I’m running out of creative things to say, but the camera looks sweet!
Would be cool. Ever wanted one.
want this camera! please!
Yes please
looks good …
This would be great on my next trip!
I so need this for skydiving
Fantastic!
I can always use another GoPro!
Yes, please.
Yes please!
I need one of these so I can relive all of my unthrilling adventures!
Really, it’s for the kids!
GoPros are amazing
Yes PLEASE
Here I am!
Yeah I need this in my life
looks awesome. Thanks ray!
YASSSS!!!
Perfect I can film my suffering.
Go habs go!
I’ll take it pretty please
Hi, Ray. The Go Pro Hero4 Silver would be just the ticket for my mountain biking and my son would love to attach one to his water skiiing vest when he goes waterskiing! Thanks.
Another GoPro never hurts!
These giveaways are great.
Matchsticks required
Yes please and thank you!
mine, mine
Me me!
Me please
Hi
Would love to capture all my adventures
Last toy i want….. great work Ray
Fingers crossed.
If I don’t win this one, I’ll happily take yours, Ray. No, seriously, send me yours.
Great way to capture all the adventures.
Want ut ‘
Whoop Whoop!
Wow! This one is for me! The kids will love it!
Yes, please!
I may be the only person who doesn’t own a GoPro
I love GoPros
My daughter really wants a GoPro!
Might as well try my luck!
Yes, I want to be my own action hero!
Swim analysis time
I’ve been told, I’ve needed help for years, now I can tape myself and prove to others that training for an ironman doesn’t make you crazy. It makes you love the sport even more!!!
My kids will love it! Thanks!
The world may not want me on video….but it will be fun :)
Fabulous!
Sweet giveaway!
Yes please
I can’t sleep this night!
Cool!
GoPro would be great!
Would love it, please make me famous!
Woo!
Pick me
4K would rock
Always wanted one of these, yet always bumped it from the must have list because i didn’t keep me drier or make me go faster. Very cool tech.
My turn please!!
Want it…
Please yes
Excellent!
Soooo many comments…. Still better chance than lottery!
W00T!!
Woohoo!
Would love to have a new Go Pro!
Love the GoPro cameras! Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunities!!!!
Ohhhhh yeahhhhh! Can’t go wrong with action cams.
This site is awesome!
This one!
Thank you
Pick me please
Thank you for all these brilliant giveaways!!! :-)
I’ve been wanting one of these!
Say cheese!!!
Action shots!
Holy crap i didn’t know you did this every year!
i like silver
Wow lets GO pro… Hahaha get it? Okay that was bad, but seriously I would take so many lonely selfies of myself and send them to DCR if I won.
Yes!
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night
He’s gotta be strong
And he’s gotta be fast
And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ’til the morning light
He’s gotta be sure
And it’s gotta be soon
And he’s gotta be larger than life