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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.
I’ll try to win.
Garmin
Love Garmin!!!
Wow! I hope I made it in time. This would be a incredible upgrade as compared to the watch I have now…
Great upgrade for my Fenix 3
Love
I’m in.
interested
This would be awesome to win!
yes
Why does it end
I need more lightweight stuff in my life!!!
Just what I. Need here in the UK this Autumn as my go to tool !
This is my goal watch
This would be great
Great idea! Love your blogs.
Yes drone time
Thanks Ray!
Ok
My wife has wanted a Garmin since she started running again! Thus would be the perfect gift!
Super nice watch!
Also a fan of things that just work (especially across multiple sports)!
Forerunner!
Enjoy and recommend your reviews all the time to folks!
As a runner this would be the perfect prize!!
I’m in!
Yes please!
Hmm which time zone am I in. Dunno. Trying anyway
I am in
FR935 I want one
Best watch ever
I’m in!
Hoping to win, thanks for the giveaways!
Yup
Sweet
Like.
Who doesn’t want a garmin
Just saw the 935 at REI. Drool-worthy.
Upgrade from my Garmin FR 310
Nice
Please.
please.,.
Comooon
This would be a great upgrade for me!
Richard palmer
I’ve always found Garmin customer service to be outstanding. I will welcome the opportunity to wear this watch
I need this watch so I can give up my FR910xt and Vivoactive HR. I NEED IT.
Far behind a podium spot, but still in with the peloton.
My commentating placing needs some work, and it’s my understanding that these can help with that. So if you could see your way through to helping me out, it would be appreciated.
Cheers!
Also, the podium thing is a BikeSnobNYC thing. Just an FYI. It always seem a bit too serious here for that sorta thing, until now. Now you’re giving stuff away and everyone is coming out to comment! :)
Please update my aging 920!
Nice watch
Yes !!!
Yes please! :)
Nice choice again.
Wouldn’t it be nice…
This is still missing.
Yes sir
Plz plz plz
Thanks DCR.
Sure. It’s a nice device:)
Woot woot!!
I will be sure to watch this one.
I want one
This is a great watch and would really help with training.
Love your reviews
Thanks Ray, you‘re awesome.
yes
Yeas please.
Woot! Last chance!!
I love this one.
Yes!
Yes, please!
Thanks a lot.
thumbs up
Last chance to win
This watch is my next step on the road to my next challenge.
The best for last
Come papa needs a new pair of shoes.
Lottery entry
Love Garmin
Thanks Ray
This would make a great birthday present! Mine is the 11th!
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Is this my lucky day?
Forerunner please
Excelsior!
Oh yes
Thanks! :)
I want that garmin
Wow
Todays are more conducive for Aussie fans, thanks Ray
Would be great to have a garmin FR935 !
Yes please!
I’d love one of these!
Saved the best till last Ray!
I’m in
I’d love it to start my triathlon training!
Would be great to finally replace my fenix 3. :)
Yeahhhhh
Me! Pick me!
Is this Random post = winner?
Pick me!
Pick me!
Awesome
Fingers crossed!
love it
Oh yes please. I would like to run with that!
Get in there my son
I need a new watch!
Thanks!
Another Nice one
good thing!
Er yes!
Nice
Thank you, Ray!
I Like!!
Last chance universe. Bring it
Last chance.
Love Garmin
Id like this device
Runner.
Nice,
Woot! Thanks, Ray.
Chance to win
it would be an awesome upgrade
Count me in
Would be epic!
Light + Just works = winner
Big fan of this particular item.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Val.
This is a good one. I should be exceedingly pleased if I win.
I need a new one!
nice
Yes please
I desperately need a new Garmin watch!!
This was awesome giveaway!
A comment you say
IT was realy interesting 24 hours. Missed couple while slept, but at least tried :)
How much we pay for fitness toys? The cost of fitness is only time commitment?
could use this for my ultra’s. except I don’t do ultras. but still could use this
Nice!
Great stuff.
This is the one I want
Perfect gift for a new triathlete.
The one I’ve been waiting for!!!
I’ve been dying for one of these watches since it was released. I love the band color and I’ve nevrr tracked my swims before… hope I win!
Yes please
Wife really needs this…
Why not!
Yes,please.
Let’s go!
I used your reviews to buy my last Garmin. I’d love to win this one.
One more chance!
Nice!
Hit me up!
love it!
Cool!
Last chance for a new toy
Great!!
nice
Lovin it!
COMMENT! I’d love one of these.
!
Great Watch
Let’s win
Tick tack
Yes please!
I’ll take that ?
No that is a useful win, although I’m still waiting for the Polar Vantage. I hope the polar can measure up to the Garmin :-)
Great offer Ray!
Yes please
Nice watch
It’s the final countdown
I’m Garmin geared, so the watch would be a great addition
Enter me to win the 935. Thanks!
Lovely watch
Either Garmin watch is good.
Sign me up, 910 getting long in the tooth!
I’m finally awake for one!! Yay!
Dat wood be so nice!
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Great site, used it extensively in my research into my first watch.
Tired
I like stuff!
Keep it vertical and moving forward!
I’d like one please
I entered about 1/2 of the drawings. Hoping to win one!
Need an upgrade from my Tomtom
Hope I get lucky this time
Love already what you were doing, this makes even more love-able
Thx for the work and opportunity
Oli
I’ll be watching the draw with interest, made it 12/12
Yes please.
Nice. Thank you Ray!
Time for the last one
That’s also very neat!
Will this make me faster?
PLEASE!
Ok
I’ll take it.
Me!
Thanks
Another great give away!
Old Fenix3 for a new one. Why not …