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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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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.
Me!
Yes please.
Thx again
Another great watch.
Brilliant reviews. Game changing for the endurance tech industry.
Yeeeees pleeeeease. Would love the watch.
Please please!
Watch me race!
Thanks for doing the giveaway. I would put this watch to great use training for my marathon. Hope I win. Thank you.
Yes!
love the coverage, always sending folks here! thanks!
yes please
This would be awesome! My watch broke this week and I’m in training!
Watching this space :)
love this watch
Winner!!
Great upgrade for my 920xt. Thanks for the giveaways
Third try!
the 935 is awesome. yes please…
I would love to win it
Nice watch!
I currently have the 735 and love it. My husband has the 935 and I would love to upgrade! :)
Sweet
Thanks for all that you do Ray!
Super. Thanks Ray
Garmin me
Yes, please
Sure :-)
Yes please!! Love it!
I missed out on all the other giveaways except for this one. Which is fine because I love Garmin and have only worn their watches since I started running 7 years ago.
Thanks again for another great day of giveaways, Ray!
A present for my beautiful wife
Please and thank you.
I’d like this
Loved my 910
Thanks for the giveaways!
Definitely need one!
Fingers crossed!!! Could really use a new Garmin!
This would be so cool!
This would make a great replacement for my 630
I mean why not? One of these times I’ve got to win. It’s simple math!
935 … sweet.
This is it
Cycling/Coaching for JDRF Ride to Cure T1D!! Love your product reviews and insights!!
Last chance!
Thanks
What a great giveaway
Yes, please, this one. I know I said I’d like some of the other giveaways as well but this one I could actually use right now.
Mandatory comment
Garmin has always been my go to GPS.
I woulda loved to use this to see the spikes in my heart rate over the past 24 hours. Maybe next time I’ll be able to! Thanks for the giveaways!
Yes
Last entry is a charm! Here’s to the win!
I want one, thanks!
Garmin watch 935 would be fine
omg omg omg
Does it come in pink?
Oh yes please! :)
Yep
I want plz :)
One of these will allow me to see what time the local MacDonalds opens!
I don’t go anywhere without my 735, would love this!
Smart watches are great to keep you moving ! Gotta move everyday at least 10k steps to live a healthy life.
I could use a new badass watch!
Time will be a good upgrade from my 920xt
Yes
Pick me!
I need something to motivate me to get my triathlon training more consistent
Sweet watch
Garmin
fingers crossed.
Comment!
Yes, please!
Yes please
Super excited! Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
Yes pleeeeeease!
It’s a Yes!
This would be awesome!
I’m in
Last one!
Fenix 5P
Thanks!
Great as always. Thank you.
Pick me! Please?!
Gracias! I can use this.
very cool prize
Ray,
This is absolutely your last chance to send me some Extravaganza goodness.
Again
Yes please!
Yes, please
Last one!
Thanks DcRainmaker, you’re my go-to for all Garmin reviews. I’ve shared your site to countless co-workers as well.
Good luck to me! Keep up the great work, DC Rainmaker.
I’m using a 920, like a savage!
Pleeeeeease :)
Would love to win!
With the yellow strap :)
Love to try a smart watch.
Great watch, love my Garmin 935…
nice
Maybe today)
Ok
In!
Thank you, DC Rainmaker…love your news, reviews and commentary
Yes please
Very nice watch!
me!
Great Watch
This is what I was hoping for. Fingers crossed.
As usual thanks for doing this Ray.
Please please please
a comment below
Thanks for doing this. You’re appreciated!
Love my garmin devices!
This would be a great replacement for my 225.
Nice !!!
I need this
Nice watch!
Mine mine mine!
I have a Forerunner 201!
Could always use another.
I appreciate your website. Thanks.
Here goes nothing :)
I can run badly. This would help me run less badly.
Yes please
For my sister in law! Thank you for the giveaway!
Comment!
yo
Please, please!
Me please!
Yes please
Me!me!me!!
Need something better while running in the woods and if won I could test it out where I normally do not get cell service
Yes please!
Sleep…
Go garmin!
me please
This one is for me ?
I would ❤️ This watch
I would love to update my 735xt.
Thanks for the fun extravaganza!
New watch!
Love this! Choose me!
Thanks Ray and CT!!
would love to win!!!
Like
Last chance.
Middle of the night!
I wonder how this compared to my Fenix 3!
I would LOVE to win this watch!
Please pick me.
Another great giveaway!
A nice replacement for my aging Vivoactive ?
Thanks!
Please and thank you!
This will be a great watch for a newbie in Tri world. Need it want it!!!!
Thanks!
Hey, hey hey!
Yes, please!
I love your site!!! Your reviews helped me pick out my garmin watch a few years ago and pick the best watch for my activity level then….but I’m ready for an upgrade!! (Pretty please)
This would do nicely.
I’m almost positive I’m going to win this.
Love this and need this
Workhorse
Thanks!
Yippee Kiya
Wat a toy, a.great successor to my 910xt
I would like this too please
Thanks Ray!
Awesome watch.
COME ON!!!!!
935 > 920
Makes sense for me to get an upgrade.
My dream watch….
Fingers crossed
Finish
Ah! The bast for the last
Hopefully I’ve timed this comment perfectly…
Belts and suspenders.
Go dcrainmaker.com
Made it!
Ready for a new Garmin! Thanks DC!!
good for run
Would be awesome to win!
Wishful thinking, right?!
Commenting!
Go ahead, make my day!
me me me?
This is mine now
Thanks DC
Me likey, me wanty but me probably not gety.
I was thinking about doing a tri next year so this would be perfect
I definitely need this!
I like it,I imagine it, for the old people who’ll watched lethal weapon I well it
This would be awesome. I always find your reviews informative and interesting.
Music!
Even though I probably won’t win any of these contests I would like to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to maybe win something awesome.
Watch me win!
Yes, please!
Giveaway Opens: 10:00PM US Eastern Time
Giveaway Closes: 12:00AM US Eastern Time (Duration: 2 hours)
I love garmin!!!
Another excellent equipment review. This site continues to be my first stop for fitness equipment reviews and recommendations
I know that I’m not gonna win, because I will never win a giveaway in my life, but this watch is my current dream!
Would love to win a great watch
Me me me