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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.
Last and good night –
735XT please
Oh dear god, I need this so bad!!!
Trying to get into shape and this watch would be awesome!
Sweet
if(winner?)
watch = s/fenix2/735xt
Let’s do this!
*crosses my fingers*
Great watch.
WAAAAAAANT
Would love to upgrade to the 735!
I need an extra motivation to start training to IM Western Australia. :-)
Me likey one of those!
All about the ride….
Yes please!
Seh. Super watch
Sweet giveaways!
Bring it
I would love this for my partner – I still like my VA.
#swimbikerun!
Last chance!
Yes!!!!
Pick me! Seriously!
I would love to upgrade my 920 to the 735xt!
Woot woot! Great day!
I’d love to train with this watch!
Last but not least
I am in
Thanks a ton for all the great prizes.
yes
Nice. Have been thinking of moving to this from the 920. would love to go strapless ;-)
I’m eyeing my first tri and don’t really need a complicated watch just yet..but I’d really like one!
I want one!!
Last entry! I made it!
This is going on my Christmas list
All in
Is this related to the Toyota 4runner?
aaaah finally the 735!
I want to Tri.
Yes please
I really want one of these! Please pick me.
Alright awesome!
Yes please!
Free stuff pls
This is what I’ve been waiting for all day!! Thank goodness you’re going to give it to me now.
Hi There
sigh.. last one
Nice watches, I’d like to have these
Yes, please! Did I mention it’s my birthday? In any case, thanks both to Ray and Clever Training for the Giveaway Extravaganza!!
I want one!
Please please please. This would be the most amazing birthday gift! :)
Leaving s comment
Thanks for the giveaway Ray!
yes please!
Yeah
Overkill
My wrist needs two garmins!
I need optical HR
Last ones a charm
Took a few hours off to come back to this. What a way to end!
Pick me!
I’d love to have this watch!
Yes please
ok last chance
Lucky to catch the last one )
Please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please
Last one…all in!
Woo-hoo!
Another very cool watch.
Would be a perfect training watch (and a great end to giveaway day)
the ultimate watch!!
Great give away, I would like to just win one.
This thing might actually make me try swimming faster, just to see how the watch works.
Winner winner, chicken dinner
Niiiice!
Yes please!
Please sir, can we have some more?
Seriously though, this has been fun to watch and participate in, thanks!
And a great product to finish the giveaway :) thank you!
You’re the best!!!
I look forward to wearing this next time i go for a stroll.
Let’s do this!
Yes please!
Awesome giveaways Ray!
I so want this new one!!!
The purple fox trampled on the caterpillar picnic
Here goes!
WANT!
comment
This is such a great watch!
Cheers!
Nice watch. Fresh!
Pick meeeeeeeeeeee pleaaseeeeeeee
Yes Please!
The perfect replacement for my 910xt.
Has been supporting DCR cos it’s simply amazing with great reviews which I have based my purchases on. Start buying from CT to support DCR too and joined the program. Will love to have this wonderful watch which I could have get if I see it before my order of VAHR with CT. in any case, thanks guys!!!
Want it
The best watch ever
Pick me please!!
I call dibs
Some really nice goodies this year, thanks!