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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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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.
I would love this watch upgrade
Please…
Hello Ray
Need it
Perfect!
Go Garmin
I’d love that watch!
Meeeeee please!!
Garmin!
Count me in please.
Me please
Well, I managed to miss the whole day up until now! Thanks for great reviews Ray.
Bingo!
This would be great.
Garmin
I’d love this!
I’m in
I’m in!!
Always time for a last chance.
A comment!
Love the giveaway… and love reading all your awesome reviews before I buy ANY piece of fitness tech for me or my loved ones. You cover ALL the bases, every time. Thank you!
Amazing giveaways! Thanks DC!
ping
this would be a great item to win!
Maybe this one?
Thanks for your reviews and the giveaway!
hello watch
Please!
W00t
Thank you!
Me
This would be perfect. I need a watch that tells me when I’m stressed or not.
An upgrade is always nice
I am old and slow. That watch would make me look fast.
Last chance?
Good luck to all!
Winning#?
Would be a lovely upgrade from the old trusty 910XT which doesn’t die!
Looks good.
Yes please
Yes this will work. Thanks Ray! And if i dont win this year that is alright because next year I am sure a WattBike or Tacx smartBike or VirtuPro bike will be mine on the next DC Rainmaker giveaway!
I need this one to replace my old Tomtom cardio runner,
Thanks for all you do
Thank you Ray for putting this event together. It’s been fun whatever the outcome
Run like the wind!
A comment
Yes, Please!!!
Pick me please
This watch deserves my wrist. ?
This would be great!
Would love to have this watch!
I want ir for my husband, please Ray.
I’d love to replace my old Fenix 2.
Awesome!
Last but not the least!
time for a Garmin
Hi!
Second favorite item of the day!
GPS
A matching 935 for my wife!
It would make a nice 50th birthday gift!
Yes please!
This would be a nice upgrade!
I am In!
A great way to get back into tri’s
Love that watch!
Lucky? One last opportunity to find out
Thanksl you for all of your reviews!
Fingers crossed.
Would like to try the running power. Thanks Ray.
Pick me please!!!
Great job with your reviews.
This is the one.
Could this be lucky last?
Last chance ?
Would love a 935
This is my first time posting to anything ever, but I like running. So I hope I’m doing this right.
Hi from Colorado. Would love to win the FR935, it would complete me. I promise this watch would have wonderful life while tracking my backcountry hiking , running, and kayaking adventures in CO.
Hello, that’s a nice looking watch.
Comment :)
Yes please!
Best watch!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Yes!
This is the best one of all!
Garmin is Great
would love a 935- mostly love all the content here! thank you
Wink
Pick me!
Need a watch for tri training. Come on DC, hit me up!
Me!
Yes please
How is it over already?
Purdy pleeese :)
It will be good upgrade to my Polar V800.
Yes please
Winner or not, thanks.
Last chance!
I’d love a Garmin!!!
I wanna win!!
yes, need a new gps watch
I’m in. Really hopeful of getting my first ever running watch. Oh my poor self.
Awesome watch
Nice!
Current watch is broken, need an upgrade
Yes please
Thanks
Yes
Please!
Love your site for all the tri related reviews. Would love a 935
Me, me, me!
A comment!
That is a nice one!
Thanks for the great reviews!
This could be a nice replacement for my Fenix 3.
Here for the prize!
Yes please
Lucky last?
Yes please!
I would love to upgrade to a watch with music so I can ditch my iPhone on runs.
I never win anything maybe this one?
Let’s do this!
These giveaways are Rad!
Maybe this would get me to start running.
Would love this great piece of kit!
DCR ??
I need something to tell me how slow I am.
It’s an amazing watch!
Cool giveaway
Pick me pick.me
Fantastic watch.
Yes please
Nice….?
What is the probability distribution of this random number generator?
Oooo another Garmin!
Awesome! I want it!
This is mine!
I never win.
Extra extra, read all about it! Worlds slowest athlete wins watch to prove it!
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Count me in!
Yes, please
Yes
Oh yes please!
Pleasure is all mine!
Garmin
Good
The top of the line garmin. Me wants.
pck me pick me pick me
Wooow!
Great one!
Oops! Missed all of the others!
Need this so much!! Wooo
Woot!
I would love to upgrade my 920xt with this. Thanks!
One more chance :)
any one out there?
In dire need of an upgrade.
Back to running o guess
One last try
I’m in!
beastmode
To me.
It would be lovely to win something from this giveaway
I really need a new watch…
Fantastico. Grazie.
Just in time!
Yes
Thank you for the giveaway, Ray!
Glad you get to rest soon.
Thank you
Perfect watch for me.
Yes please
YEEEESSS!!!!
Interesting watch. Would love to have one.
Looking for a new watch
The famed Fenix p
Awesome!!
This would be very cool!
Please!
I could use that
In
I love my Garmin and it recently broke. Please pick me!!! ??
Time to retire my 310 xt!
Looks like fun, I’m in!
Yes, please.
Oh yes please!
I’m in again, again and last i’m in
Pick me please :)
I am sad it’s over
Thanks!!!
I could really use a new Garmin watch.
Time for an upgrade!
it wouldn’t be too bad to win this :)
More Sport tech!
I’ll take one!!!
I love Garmin products and would’ve gladly participated if I had been prompted on time. Please give us a wider time window next giveaway & please keep us up to date as always.
This would be ideal!
I would like to upgrade from the Garmin 910xt
end of the line, bub
W00t W00t
*engage jedi mind trick*
You will randomly select me
*end mind trick*
This watch is awesome. And better than my broken garmin fenix 2 for sure!