There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
Last but not least
How exciting!
that a cool watch!
Ride!
Yes!! 735xt, that’s awesome!!
Enjoy reading all your reviews.
I’d enjoy the 735 just as much!
Finish Strong
This is the one for me.
Me pleaaaase :-)
What a 24 hours it’s been!
Nice watch!!
The last give away! Shoot. I have been moving so I didn’t check your site for a few days and didn’t know these were happening. Maybe luck will be on my side!
Ready for an upgrade!
This would be amazing!!
Phew that was a lot! Thanks :)
I would love to have this watch! Hook a girl up lol
Hi love your work,
I like a watch too :)
This is the last one and it’s the one I reeeeally want.
Nice one!
Just checking
Neeed szzzzzzxzzzllllleeeeepppp…. Birds, I hear birds! Go to bed, birds!! Do you know what time it is?
Oh, no, they don’t have that beautiful watch.. But who knows! I MIGHT! First… Zzzzzzzzzz
I would love one!
Thanks!
Jacked out of my mind about this! Pick me Ray.
Hit me baby one more time.
Yes! Awesome Ray! Thx a lot. Fun that was!
Love it!
I could really use this
Yes, please!
The one I want the most.
Last chance to get something
Ohhhh… I could really use this!!!
Good morning!
Pretty pretty please!
Thanks for the give-away ride! Get it? Get it? Ride!? I’m here all week…
Yes, please
Thanks, Ray. I enjoyed keeping up with (almost) all the giveaways today.
This is awesome. Thank you!!
Thanks for the chance…what a great day!
One watch to rule them all…
Oh, if only. . .
Oh man…whoa!
Would use it at Little Rock !
No whammies
Nice!
I love the reviews! Thanks.
In
Better than my suunto?
Thank you for an exciting means of giveaways!
I am in….?
Nice!
great
Thank you for this opportunity to win this drawing !!
stay gold
Thanks for doing this Ray, as always..
Thank you
the super fantastical watch thingmy
I haven’t bought a product without checking with DC Rainmaker first. Thanks for your advice.
cool
Looks cool!
So awesome!
Dernière chance !
My last chance!
Please…
Pick me Thanks+++
Woohoo…I made it to the final giveaway. Pick me!
Another successful year. Thanks so much Ray.
Want to get this. I am a triathlete, and using garmin epix for the race. I like hiking also, and epix is a comprise to my budget. The epix is great product, but it is just too thick. Thus, I would like to have the FR735 for my triathlon training and race especially. I heard it is a great product, and I want to have one.
Yes pleaee
Would be amazing if I somehow won this!
Me Please ;( Please ;(
make me win!
Huh
This is incredible!
It’s a triple threat
Does the optical HR work well for training and racing? Is it accurate?
Great ending!
This is the one, Ray, THIS IS THE ONE!
Oh, yes please! That would be a welcome upgrade over my FR305!
Wow, that’s a classy way to close the extravaganza! Cool, tks, Ray
Awesome day, thanks!
This would be a nice update on the 910
Ray and family,
Thanks for everything.
Steve T
Looks like a great watch
Please pick me!
Last one!
Neat stuff!
Last try!
Awesome watch, son would love it
Yes please!
I’ll probably just lose it but would still love to have it.
Thank you for all your great work DCR!
Would love this!
Let’s do this!!
For my wife
735?! too good
I’ll take it!
Good luck everyone! :D
I sure would love to have this. Sounds awesome.
Love you, love your site!