Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $449, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, 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.
I could use some new socks ;)
Pick Me! Pick Me! I *Really* need that smart handlebar tape that I’ve been hearing about.
I’ll be dreaming
Pick me!
Surprise Me!
Cool! I’m in
Gimme gimme!
Wow!!!
Looks like we have hit 88mph
Count me in for this one!
Exciting! Good luck everyone!
Rub some dirt on it.
Burning a candle now ;) Or maybe 2
I like socks!!!
The future’s so bright, I gotta wear ?
I’ll take box #1 please :)
Calculated gambling; -)
I’d love a new trainer or socks!
Who could resist such a surprise?
Mmmmmmmm, sock-religious!!!
There is no comment there I can make on this one.
I could use a new trainer for winter!
Hello :-)
This is such a cool idea.
Whatever it is, I hope I win it!
Great offer! Thanks
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Please enter me.
This one is intriguing.
Socks for everyone!
I’ve got my crystal ball ready!
One entry ticket please!
(Especially as my 10 year old garmin edge has just given up the ghost!)
Pick me!
I’ll take it
In!
I’m in!
wow this is fun :)
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I want the future
Im in!
Ok, I’m in!
Yes please
Tell you what Monsieur dcrainmaker, I’ll let you choose what you wish to send me. That way we’ll both be happy (I’m into running/cycling/swimming) so there’s plenty of options.
Great and thank you!
Yes please!
Sounds cool
I’ll take what’s behind curtain 1.
Love your site! Best reviews on the web :-)
Abracadabra… I’m in!!
Hopefully its a spaceship
I love cake so much *_*
Cool Stuff! Thanks Ray!
Here it is, all or nothing!
Hurray. More surprises.
I’m in on this one
I’ll take a blank check
Neat!
I’m in time?
I guess it’ll be a complete surprise!
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It must be really nice to have a crystal ball! :-)
The future’s so bright!!
I need a new trainer!
wishing and hoping
Ooh, I love surprises.
IN!
So cool!!
This is fun!
so do i
Future stuff is cool.
Pick me
Sounds exciting. I’m in.
Great idea.
New bike day?
Unknown but awesome!
My dog has eaten all my socks.
the future is (almost) now
Yes, cool, I’m in!
Want!!
Ticket to the future, awesome !
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I’m curious about this one :-)
I like surprises. :)
This sounds amazing!!!
Just on my way out to a 10 mile TT…
Oh the possibilities…
Pick me?
Give me a second, I’m blanking on this one.
Wow! What a deal.
Nice idea!
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Nice!
Oh so many options!
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sounds interesting!! Surprise giveaway!
?whatttttttttttt?!?!? I’m in I’ll take 2
As tempting as the socks may be….. I will probably enjoy something a bit more exciting after winning!
Future me thanks you
throw my hat in the ring
Yes please!