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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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!
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.
Wearables.
Keep up the good work Ray… Does it feel like work yet?
Would love to upgrade my 920xt!
Watch me use this. Hehe, see what I did there?
I would love one.
Cool watch! Thanks DCR!
Yes please
Is this real life?…..
Great watch!!
I want this one.
Garmin
Me me meeeee!
It’s gotta be me this time.
Do we post here or comments on FB?
Cool watch to replace my 220!!
Comment.
Way cool.
Maybe this will make be swim again
This would be perfect
My old 620 died earlier this summer, this would be an awesome replacement… my fitbit just isn’t up for the challenge as a replacement!
Want!
Great, a real watch!
I would LOVE to win this! My 220 has seen better days.
I wouldn’t mind one to replace my Fitbit surge with!
Comment.
That’s a nice watch! I’d like to have one.
Yes please!
It’s my turn to win!
I’ve been cultivating my watch tan for years!
Would be so amazing!!
You had me at ‘ice cream’
This would be great to win!
I think I need this!
Great watch
Free fits my budget perfectly – and my wrist is exactly that size!
Actually this would be pretty awesome to win! So bright and colourful…. Not to mention the awesome features!
Sweet watch!
That would be a nice gift for my love
Thanks for doing these giveaways!
Oh maybe this will help motivate me to get back in the tri saddle…
May the luck be with me!
Superfantastique
Pick me!!!!!!!
Nice one!
The Forerunner 935 would be the perfect companion for my triathlon training sessions
Thanks for fixing the link. I could most definitely use this!
Me
I want this to be my watch
Would love to have this
Would to upgrade from my 910XT!
Bring on the running.
Great!
I would love a 935!
The best watch!
Baller
My wife would love this.
Yes please
Nice!
Awesome
Ray Rules! And so does this watch!
I could run with this watch
This would be a nice upgrade over my charge 2
Would be a great upgrade to my current 910xt
Nice
Please.
Yay!
Want it!
One last for the road!
Thanks DCR for the awesome gift :)
Best for last!
In need
I need a new watch.
I’m in!
whoop whoop
in FTW!
That would be awesome. Thanks for all!
THIS is my
Lucky day
#ultralight
Want!!
I could use that.
Garmin my baby!
I need a 935 GPS watch! :)
Great site
Grea gear
I’ll take it!
This is where my money would go for an F3 replacement.
I’d love an upgrade, amazing technology!
Yes please
Thanks
I really hope I win.
Awesome!!
Maybe this time…
Yes please!
I’ll take one !
Could use an upgrade from my 920xt!
This would be great!
My new watch :)
You have one of the best written reviews that I have come across and I really do enjoy your youtube video reviews and content.
Cool!
Wooo!