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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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FAQ’s
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.
My husband needs this!
Thank you, Ray. For all you do
Last one
This is a nice upgrade
Just nice for Powerman races
Keep it going
Thank you!
Fine gadget
My dad is old but likes triathlons. He needs this.
Thank u ray see u next time
Doron
You guys and gals are the best!
Love this watch
Awesome
This will be my last
Last but not least!
Yes! Please!
Hooray!
Wow!
Thanks
Please!!!!!
YEsss
Thanks, Ray! It’s been a lot of fun!
Super lightweight watch, amazing tech from Garmin. Yes please.
Time went by so fast.
Pick me!!
Count me in, Ray!
Me me
Great piece!!
Over here!!
Garmin 235 broke so please and thanks?
Yeah buddy
Present for my wife?
Just lost my brand new Fenix Plus during travel … moved my 235 to the next generation… but still need to get back up with training for NYC 26.2 … the 935 would be very welcome or will need to go find my 405 again. Thx
Yes please!
Better to run with a watch
You better put out…
Yes. I could use a new watch.
Yes please!
Winning is my name
Pick me. Pick me
With this i will…..
Thanks for this giveaway, Ray!
Thanks Ray! I would love to replace the 920 with this!
I like the Garmin 935.
Thanks!
What a great opportunity! Thanks DC!
Yes please!
Great watch… It’s the most wonderful time of the year, DC Rain maker give aways
Why not s backup unit of my 935?
Woohoo!
Yes, please
Great replacement for dying.. been through some long IM’s 910xt.
Please!!! I keep trying every year…
Thanks DC! Fun day of giveaways!
My 920xt wound up at the bottom of Lake Sunova during yesterday’s Olympic triathlon. Winning this would make me feel better about that.
Nice watch!! love this for running
Watch out now!
Oh yes! I could use this :)
thanks!
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
Awesome! Thanks!
I own no Garmin products… But I try one:D
Awesome!
You are most kind
Love your work. Great watch, would be a great upgrade for me. Wish me luck!
Empty spot on my wrist standing by. Just sayin’…
One last try before bed
This would be an awesome upgrade to my current running watch.
Yeah!
Awesomeness! Thanks for all that you do for us.
Alexis
Yes please!
I ? Garmin.
I’m in
Nice watch!
I just broke mine!
The “Fenix plastic” looks good.
That looks like it has my name on it :-)
running watch to replace my F3HR would be nice
That’s the watch my wrist is asking to carry everyday! And even more important the days I train.
I’m in
Very cool would love the watch
Would love to win this and finally have the latest Garmin Triathlon watch!
Noch ein Mal…
You have the best reviews.
This would make training for Ironman so much better!!!
I would love to get this watch!
new watch day
Now fingers crossed
Keep on runnin
Yes please!
Yes please :)
Need a forerunner for my forearm!
Please give me.
Need a new watch bad
Thanks mate!
Watch me go!
Great giveaway! Congrats!
Awesome
Maybe the best for last.
Want!
One more try!
Yellow band!
Ok, this one I really want!! ?
Let’s make this happen
Thank you
yes please
Gotta love a Garmin! I love mine. ?
Holy crap I’d love this. Thanks for doing such a generous giveaway Ray :-)
One last try…
Thank you sponsors!
Great watch!
I Want It
Just works – works for me :)
Hopefully I win something?
Pick me!
My 12yr old son just lost his 230 so this would be cool!!
Thanks
Yes yes yes!!!
Shoot, I started focusing at work instead of this insane giveaway, went to the gym and grocery store, and completely missed all but this last one and two in the morning! Thanks for the fun, win or no.
This would be a great upgrade for me!
Yes please
that will be perfect to replace my current watch!
Thanks for your offer, hope to win one to strike off as one of my buy-list.
Love the site, Ray. Keep up the great work.
Pick me, pick me.
Loved the extravaganza! Thanks Ray, Hope to get this watch
Thanks Ray! Love the extravaganza!
Awesome watch
Time for an upgrade
could definitely use this toy
thanks for all the great reviews by the way!
I’d love to get my hands on that watch. Really enjoy your site.
My forerunner 220 just died! Would love an upgrade.
Last entry for me! G’night
Now we are talking!
Thanks for the giveaways.
I want, thanks DCR! ?
Sign me up!
This is the one I want! SO BAD!
Love the site!
I’m in for this.
Awesome!
An upgrade would be nice :)
In!
Awesome giveaway Ray. Thanks for sharing all of these excellent toys!
I want that. ?
One of the best watches! Like it.
It would be great to have this watch
Mine broke! Need replacement!!
pick this one !
Woot woot
I’m absolutely certain I’ll win! I hope.
920xt is long in the tooth!
I would love a new watch! Thanks Ray.
I’m certain I need this!
Don’t think I’ve ever seen a goose farm. So I can’t imagine running into one.
I would love this watch, almost as much as the power pedals. :) :)
Oooh. Freebies!
Music!!!
Giddy up
one last shot
This looks pretty cool, but I’m waiting for the Forerunner 410 Plus.
Thanks!
You’re over-top-generous Ray!
Thanks Ray for the fun day! Looking forward to all the new tech goodness in the next few weeks
Thanks for a fun day Ray!
I think this is the one
Last try.
Would be awesome!
One last try(i)!
I wan’t this even more than the Fenix 5!
#newwatchday
Seweeet
Hoping to get this one!
Yep
Yassss
yes please!
I would love to give away the giveaway! (Great gift for my wife)
My 610 just broke, time to win or buy something new.
Yeah!
Need
Nice
What a great prize. Yes please
Nice. Thanks!
That would make me run, surely.
I’m so ready for an upgrade!
the end is near
This one is nice
Why not. I missed the fenix 5 give away. This is close to on par.
So barometric it hurts.
My wife would be happy with this one!
I was just looking for one on ebay :)
i like yellow
Upgrade time.
Tick tock.
Multisport
Looks nice.
Perfect for my next sprint.
Still in it to win it.
I need a new tri watch
This would a very timely win