Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) 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.
That would be awesome :)
Extravaganza!
This would be a great kickstand to new training!
not *fast rise to a quick death*
Definitely need a new training watch!
What a great thing youre doing
Good start!
Cool! Yes please!
Would love to upgrade! Thanks!
Let’s prepare Chicago marathon with a great watch!
Fenix 5 looks so much cuter than my 920xt
Been contemplating something like this.
Need this to win!
Wow, awesome!
Yes please Ray!
Great giveaway! Keep up the good work!
Is this the 5 o’clock free crack giveaway ??
Awesome watch love to win one!
I need this
I am in!
Lez do thiz!!!
Would love to upgrade my fenix 2!!!
Great item!
Let’s win something!
MTB and this = heaven!
I want to win.
What a great start
I am a huge fan of your website. Thanks for all the reviews. The fenix5 looks great.
Ooh, pick me! Thank you!
Your reviews are awesome!
Fenix 5! perfect for my next ironman 70.3
Yes please! A Fenix 5 has so far been out of reach for this student’s budget…
Great watch.
Wish someone would follow me in IG/SC/Twitter… ;)
I love free new stuff so count me in!!!
Insert witty comment here.
Hello from Alberta
Nice watch!
Yes Please!
I realy want it, my v800 died on me
This is my excuse to start running seriously :) Thanks Ray!
Would be great please please please
This watch would be a welcome upgrade from my 910
I am a Garmin addict and the Fenix 5 looks like it is loaded with useful features
Fenix 5, best watch on the market
I want it!
I would ❤️ to win the Fenix 5x .thx
Make it rain baby!
It would be nice for triathlons.
Pick me!!
First time on the site looks really good and I will be here again for sure.
I’m looking forward to being told I’m lazy and need to train more!
What a cool Thing! thanx for doing this!
Yes please!
Starting with triatholn – need one ;-)
This would be a great replacement for my lost Fenix 2
Yes please!
Looks great
I would love it! Thanks!
Simple comment. Amazing!
I just realized I haven’t had a watch in years…
Great start!
Let the fun begin!!!!
Thank you!
In
Can’t justify buying one of these. But I think it’s a nice upgrade from my f3.
I could really use a Fenix 5
Whoohoo, the Giveaway has started again!
Hi Ray, thank you.
That Watch is amazing.
I’m in need of a new fitness smart watch!
Phoenix? Would love one thanks!
I’ll add my comment for this!
Would use it for Cycling and Trail Running…
Me me me! (please)
Lets see… great job by the way
Count me in thanks!
yes, please.
Oh yes, That is the upgrade I need!
Pick me Ray and make an old man happy ?
thanks Ray!
Awesome!
I feel like it’s time to upgrade from the 2 to the 5 for hiking…
Fenix 5 is nice :)
I’d love that watch!
I need this for my wife! She is crazy ?!
This would be great! Thanks for the opportunity!
Wow, thanks for doing this again!
The most I now use Fenix 3 for is alarm vibration so I can wake up early and not wake up my wife and little one. So definitelly need the new version of watch :-).
I’ll make great use of it, I promise! (and thanks for your superb reviews Ray!)
Yes please!
I’m (Garm)in!
I want it! Thanks Ray
Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Count me in!
uju! it also have dog track capabilities :)
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Probably use it at work to monitor my heart rate
Who wouldn’t want more tech?
Love your blog
This would be great!