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.
If I could turrrn back time..
Nice
Did I win?
Watch ME!!!
Pick me please
I’d love to win this watch!
Hi
Great looking watch
Please
upgrade me from the 920xt
my girlfriend needs a new watch
This is a great time to play with the team and play a great role in this race.
Hope to get the last one!
Ambit 2 replacement
Lovely way to end the extravaganza
super good
One last chance… :)
Kudos
It’s a dream watch for my son to start the beautiful adventure with Triathlon!
My Garmin 920XC needs an upgrade :-)
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Nice!
Make my day…… Please‼️
Last!
This would be perfect for Ironman Arizona!
I’d love to win this!
Last chance to pick me for the awesome prize!
Favorite thing yet.
Luck be a lady
Winner winner Garmin dinner!
Nice watch
Looks good!
This would be a great watch to use.
Yes please!
Thank you.
Need to replace a dead 35, and this is 900 better :-)
wow i want one
Thanks a lot for the entertainment and for organizing this! Great job, and hope to hear from you tomorrow. ;)
Sweet watch
Nice gift to end on…
Yes please
Last one!
another go at it! sweeeeet
I want I want!
Thank you
Yes please, has been on my wish list all year.
Pick Me!
Hat in the ring
Yes, I’d like one please.
Finger crossed. This has been a fun event! Thanks for the work you put into it.
Pick me!
That would be nice
Yes please!
In it to win it!
Ironman 70.3 here I come.
Thanks for the generosity and so much information that you provide.
Count me in.
cheers
This would be nice :)
Need this so bad! Pretty please!
Pick me, pick me!
I need a watch
Super watch. I have one. Need one for wife!
I’ve been thinking about getting a Garmin watch. It would be nice to win one. Thanks for your generous giveaways!
Bring it
Thank you for your thorough and in-depth reviews, and for facilitating these giveaways today.
i like to run
At the end I’m in.
Would love this!
Nine Three Five!!!
Thanks
Most excellent sir..
Woohoo! Hope I can get me that Garmin!
Am currently using Zoom HRV, would like to change to this one as it suit for my training without the need to bring along my smartphone….
Thanks for a great day of giveaways.
Watch watch watch.
Time for a new watch!
I could use this one ! Thanks Ray
Over here!
Me, please.
Now this, I can certainly use!
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Alright last shot!!
I like this watch!
I just ordered one, but darn it, I can return it
For me, plz…
This would be fantastic!
Would love to upgrade from my 235!
Thanks -loads of fun trying to meet deadlines. :-)
Awesome!
Thanks for the Extravaganza!
Last chance to win!
Make it rain over here!
Totally!
Woo!
I’d love it!!
Is today my lucky day?
yes please
Did I finally win something?
Forgot about the Extravaganza today until now. No Excuses!!
910xt upgrade
Post for a watch!
Oh go on then!
Awesome would love one of these!
Would be great to have!
Would nicely replace my Fenix2!
This watch looks awesome!
Yes please
Thanks Ray :-)
Oh man, I would love love love to win this watch. Count me in, fingers crossed!
Yes please
IN IT TO WIN IT!
You saved the best for last. Thank you DCR!
I put my hands up
I’ll definitely take this one!
Count me in for one more try
Yes please! Would love one of these!
Thanks again.
The last item!
What a cool watch!
Last try
Run Forest! Run!
Please!
Time for a new watch.
Good things.
Nice – would love to get this to step up my winter workouts. Thanks for putting this giveaway on!
Wow!
Awesome! maybe it’ll be a good replacement for my amazfit stratos?
Awesome watch
I could use that swimming in the hurricane :)
May all beings have happiness, freedom from suffering, joy, and great equanimity.
In, would love it!
Good luck everybody!
Cool
Thanks for the Givaway!
Here we goooo
Want, want, want, want, want! :-)
morning all………
Last but not least!!!
Time me!
A Few Steps Up From My Old 235 ?
And it’s also in my fovourite yellow!
multisport
will love to have this watch to tell time.
Entered, thank you.
Keep it up
This and a bag of M&M’s!
Thanks Ray and CT!
I would love to have the Garmin FR935! I could then retire my dying Fenix 3HR (RIP buddy).
Bring it on
Done!
My 405 is showing its age…
Pretty please ?
The cream of the crop, the icing on the cake, last but not least, the 935! Pick me :-)
I mean I wouldn’t kick it out of bed…
Yes please!
Watches!!!!
I want one!!!
Comment
Pick me!
Nice lineup of items
watch
Do you ship all the way to Pakistan? We sure could do with a FR 935 here.
Last chance…
Yo Ray, Wocka Wocka!
I like garmin
Lighweight!!! Greatest spec!!!
Over here!
This would be amazing!
Mine
I need a new Garmin.
Thanks for the giveaway
I’m in.
Random witty comment
Garmin watches blow apple watches out of the water!
This is my last chance. Bring it in!
Thanks for the giveaway contests, a little excitement is always cool, looking forward to all the product announcements coming up soon
Want!
Good luck to everyone
Favourite tech website – regular reader – keep it up !
I’m in
I’m in!!
Would be great
Awesome
Me please
Just want a chance. Thanks for the opportunity.
Fingers crossed I’m picked.
Wow, great!
Would love to win this watch!!
I have the 935 already but need one for weekends ?
Missed em all. Last one’s the lucky giveaway
935 is a good watch to have!
Love the colour ! Thanks for the opportunity.
great upgrade
Would love one for my son
Hope to win it, just nice for my training.
Fingers crossed!!
tri-me!
Run forerunner Run
Wired up just in time for the last one!!