There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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!
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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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.
Me!!!!!
Yes please!
Thanks!
Final? Not bad at all!
Doing my first 140.6 in November , would love the watch.
Pick me!
I’m in
This is an awesome upgrade, now that my chest strap started failing on me. And with that, thanks for another excellent Giveaway Extravaganza.
Top of the line give away!
I need a new watch
Big money!
Mine
Nice watch
Please, Please, Please, Please PLEASE
Can I get it
GPS me please
My watch just broke, must have!
Thanks for choosing me
Pick me!
So you’re saying there’s a chance? Thanks DC!
So sweet!
Keep on running!
Love DC Rainmaker reviews and Garmin Products.
Your fans from Singapore ??, hope I can win this! Thanks!
This watch looks great. I’d love one!
Thanks ray
I want this watch
Splendid
I am in
New Garmin please!
Yo!
Yes please
Love this…thank you!!
I’m in!! Great work on everything!
I want it.
I am claiming victory! ☺️
Time to upgrade! If it’s free it’s even better :) Thanks for all your review!!
Nice!
Nice watch, might fit my tiny arm better
Sweet!
Pick me
Take my triathlon training to the next level
Let’s go for a run
I want one!
Great watch.
Quero!
Nice!
Cool
Thanks DCR!
Yes please! In it for the bling and gadgets!
This would be a great upgrade!
Thank you for everything!
Best damn wingman ever! Thanks for this massive giveaway, Ray & Clever Training. I’ve never had any luck with these types of giveaways, but it’s always exhilarating to give them a go and to support the content creators you enjoy.
Wow
The best was saved for last!
Nice. I need a new one.
Hell yes I’m in on this one!
Looks nice thanks.
Count be in, too!
Please pick me random number generator!
Me me me
Yes!
I’m a runner. And a triathlete!
It would be a nice upgrade!
Yes! I would love this watch!
*fingers crossed*
Last chance
My 910 would love a bigger brother! Thanks a lot for this extravaganza Ray, I definitely enjoyed the rollercoaster
Another nice upgrade!
i would like this one please
If only I could have this
This is a pretty cool watch. It’s even cooler if it’s free!
These raffles are awesome! Thanks DCR
Thanks for all the great reviews!
Another one for the wife if I can win it!
Pick me!
Fingers crossed!
What time is it!!??
I really need this to replace my 910xt! Thanks Ray!
I would love this!
Really enjoy your weekend blogs
Go home people, this ones mine.
Please….
Dibs!
Thx!
YES! Definitely an upgrade from my Casio calculator watch!
Pick me!
Yes please!
So good
This would certainly be a nice upgrade from my 235.
Yes
Who doesn’t need another garmin watch?
Awesome watch. I would love to have this to better my training.
Nice! Thank you!
With this watch I will run like the wind. Or, more likely, break wind while I run.
This would be a nice upgrade to my Fenix 2
I once played a triathlete on television…
Looks great!
Hope to win
That would be awesome for training.
It’s been a wild ride!