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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 945, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
Looks great!
Yeeeoooooow!!!
You’re the best!
I want this!
Yes please!
Thanks Ray!
This watch looks so awesome! Let a girl win! :)
Great looking watch!!
I’d love this watch-bring it on dude!!
Thanks Ray!
Fingers crossed!
Just so happens there’s a place for this right on my wrist
Winner winner chicken dinner
What an extravagant giveaway!
Thank You!
My 910 just stopped working. This would be a perfect replacement.
Wanted for enjoying job!
Yes please. Time to upgrade from 910.
Forerun with me
Thanks!
I’m in.
Thank you for your awesome reviews.
Last shot, worth it! Thanks!
I’d love one!
Great
A girl can never to much sports jewelry!!!
Oh yeah!
Thanks!
Hoping for the best
This would be killer
Sign me up.
I may be too late for this one…
Yes please for my husband
Me, me, me!
Hey Ray, there’s an empty space for the watch on my wrist.
This is my one and only entry!
Great
Hope to win this one!
Greatest giveaway ever!
I don’t sleep all night waiting for it
I have been watching for a giveaway like this.
I could use a new watch!
I was hoping this would pop up, nice one
Eat sleep train repeat
I could use this one.
I’m going to watch this very closely.
Thank you!!
in the end ….
Keep up the awesome work.
I kind. Need that pretty bad now i see it…
Have fun & good luck to everyone!!
Thanks, Ray.
Triathlon watch! Woo hoo!
Can’t get enough of DCR. Starting to compete in triathlons and would love an upgrade from my 235!
Could use a new forerunner
Nice colors
Yep!
Something to watch for!
love both your objective reviews with just a soupcon of editorial comment
Keen!!
ME ME ME!!!!
I’ll keep this one for myself!
This would be perfect! Stacie :)
This would be my first choice in running watches!!
Great watch!
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Well this’d solve a few problems… Merci Ray
Want one.
Lemme have dat
Last chance. Daddy needs a new pair of shoes (err, watch).
Me please
Me please?
That’s what I’ve been waiting for.
Awesome!!
These look cool
Ray, you do amazing work for the community and your reviews are always gold! Keep up the good homest work! Cheers!
What a great watch!
Wow! Saved the best for last!
What I want
Pick me, pick me!
Yes please!
Gimme gimme. :)
Oh yeah
Thanks
Yesss!!!!
Thanks DCR
Make it rain…for me with this sweet watch! Your site is awesome, and I review all products here before I purcahse.
Yuuuup
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Nice!
Would love an upgrade, great job you are doing Ray, love it!!
I’m in
Rainmaker for President
Great watch!
I am currently a Fitbit user but want to transition to Garmin. The only thing holding me back is the price so winning this would be awesome.
This one is also nice
For my husband!
FTW
Me thx
The one I want!!