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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 745, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
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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.
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!
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.
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.
Nothing spells motivation like G-A-R-M-I-N!
Last chance… here’s hoping!
Last chance
Wow!!! Worth the wait.
Thanks for the awesome giveaways!
I feel like this is my time
Please
Yessir.
so nice
This time
My watch is about to die. I would love to have one like this. It would make my day!
In
There is no Tri; there is only do or do not.
The fact they squeezed all that tech into that size of a watch is music to all of us small wristed people’s ears!
im not gonna win
Thanks for the chances!
Almost missed this one. Thx DCR!
This would for sure help me get back to working out.
Count me in!!
Ohhh pretty!
Count me in :)
Fingers crossed for my lucky last shot ?
Mets with a comeback win and I need this watch to comeback to my wrist.
Really want this one
Thanks CT and Ray!
Me please!
Sign me up!
Gimme gimme
Saved the best for last, I see!
I’ll take one!
Need a new watch!
I could use this.
Pretty please
This is cool!
Would be the best upgrade ever!!!
More goodies. :)
Wahoo!!
I like this one
Awesome giveaway! Thank you!
yessir!
Oh i really wanted this one !
Nice watch for my collection!
Awesome for sprints!
Thanks for the extravaganza!!!
All in for this one. It’s worth twice my salary and would make my decade…
I would love this!
Fingers crossed.
This is the one I’ve been waiting for!
I could use it!
Last one, and I’d be glad to have it!
Last one!
Yes please
Thanks for the extravaganza!
Pick me
Some of us made it this far by being on the west coast :)
Thanks for all the great information and reviews. Helped me make informed purchases.
Matt
Winner!
What time is it? I don’t know because I need a watch!
Kinda needed one.
Thanks man this has been awesome
I’m just starting a marathon training so this watch would be real helpful.
Yes please.
Awesome looking product!
Very good running watch
Awesome!!
Thanks.
Count me in!
Last chance… fingers crossed!
3977 Promontory Ct
Would be very nice! Thx!
Please!!
This would be cool to win.
Pick me!
I could use a multisport watch.
A watch that says how fast you’re running and biking? Amazing! Next you’re going to tell me they make phones with a built in camera. Technology these days…..
Wow! What a giveaway! Recently I read the 735’s review and it was very awesome!
It’s worth a shot, my 620 has seen better days
It’s been fun!
Absolutely would love to wear this!
Thanks for all the great info
This is the one
Wow, i had planned for this the whole week….then kids happen.
Thanks Ray, it’s been fun trying all day.
Me me me!
This would be a game changer for me.impossible for me to wear a heart rate strap….thanks for all you do!
Please, please!!
;)
735 xt me please.
This would be a nice start to the summer.
Only missed one, Thanks for the extravaganza Ray!
it is about time to replace my F2. this will do.
This is the one I’ve been waiting for.
I’m in!
Thank you for all your great work DCR!
This would help a lot. Please
This is what I’ve been waiting for!
Yes, the watch I want and need, so please, please give it to me.
Pick me!
Thanks
can I have it?
If I win this I can give my Fitbit to my roommate. Please