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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.
this!
i need this watch!
Greetings from Malaysia Ray. Your reviews have been really helpful and informative. Keep it up!
Garmin all the way ray!
I’m sure glad the “Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.” button went on vacation today.
Respekt for Ray
cool watch random if you pick me
Count me in!
Yes, please and thank you!
Perfect!
Oh no too late?
FTW
the backup ;-)
Gimme the 935
i need this!
Yes please!
Good evening from ca!
My current is in need of an upgrade!
Forerunner 935 looks great!
Count me in!
I could really use an upgrade from my 230
This is so awesome! Thank you!
Hope I’m lucky enough!
Can I get one?
Yes please!
Neeed ?
Yes please!
Always wanted to try a Garmin.
Pick me, pick me!
Pick mne
Fingers crossed. The wife is eyeing one.
Nice one to end on
Please? This would be awesome! Also, you do a great service to the outdoor community by providing detailed product analyses. Thanks!
Luv me some Garmin
Hmmm… Maybe music and contactless payments.
Nice!
I would love another Garmin!
Please let me win
Hi! A 935 would be amazing.
I want this watch!
Wouldn’t mind one of these!
Yes!
Oh yes!
There’s no better feeling than a new Garmin watch on your wrist before starting a morning run!
Let me be the one!???
I need a new watch!
I don’t own a GPS watch yet, but would love one for when I run. Winning this would be oh so sweet.
Cool, would love to take this one for a spin!
Count me in
Yessaaa!
nice!
Yes please
Fingers crossed my wrist gets wrapped!
Yes, please
Yes!
Sounds good! Would come in handy.
I got the uranium ore, now I just need a Garmin Forerunner 935 to go with it. ?
Yahtzee!!?
Kept the best for last!
A is for Apple
Perfect addition to my Garmin cool tion
Awesome
Would be nice to have yet another Garmin device in my Garmin Fitness Ecosystem :-)
Let’s make it happen!
Nice watch.
Pick me!
Such a pretty watch
Just in time for the Aussie sun!
It’s all Garmin
Very nice watch!
Thanks for coming up with this brilliant marketing idea!
A beautiful watch.
What a way to end!
Yesssss!
Time is on my side
I have one, it will be nice to have one more. ?
I would like to have one please
did i make it?
Need one! :)
Sounds good, thanks!
Nice
Awesome!
Love this for triathlon!
Nice
Superb
I own four GARMIN products which I us in my car, bike, bicycle and an old forerunner which still serves me well. I keep coming back because you. Make a great product and provide excellent customer service.keep doing what you are doing. Thank you
This one would be really amazing to win!
Thanks Ray!
Awesome
Yes
Yes please
I love all things Garmin
that would be great
Superb watch – want to have please :-)
Luv your site!
Yesssssss. This is cool.
My 920xt needs a replacement
One last TIME
Nice
Would be a nice member to my Garmin collection
Been looking at upgrades for my 220.
Looks good
Maybe me?
Oy yes
I love it !
Antoine Rouvroy
This might just work.
I’m in
Pizza
I need this!
Please please pick me! I need this!
I’ll take it
Nice watch. Thanks for the giveaway.
Yes, please!
I’m here
Very nice, Ray
I need a new watch since I gave my Garmin to my son.
The best item at the end .
Rock the Garmin!
Fits bill nicely
It’s Time to play
I’m ready to use the 935xt
Good morning!
I would love this watch!
Want
I need a new watch!
Pick me ?
Too bad it’s already over, but still a nice give away and something to look out for; who will be one of the lucky winners
New watch, yes please
Yes this one
Thanks
DC Rainmaker,
Get some sleep
I really need this piece of nice watch.
I’ll take it
Last one?.Now I can go to bed! Great giveaway day Ray.
Yes , great
???
Awesome watch would love one.
I like it
Please
935 ftw!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Odds quickly approaching 1 in 4000…
Wiiii!
I’m in
Yay, i won a new watch!
Great review!
Can’t believe I missed this today :-(. I’ve been checking fairly frequently the last couple months just to check but haven’t been back in a few weeks. Not that I expected to win anyway, but to at least have a chance… Gah!
I am now eligible!
90% chance Ray won’t see these notes. But can we give him a huge ? ? ?. Even if 99.8 of us don’t win, the fact that he does stuff like this, and pumps an awesome blog… ? ♥
Ok on this one I may be late… I’m not good with time difference
935 Please!!!
Nice watch
I would take it for free.
Love your review on this watch. I appreciate the good info you provide. It’s helped me in selecting the right gear for training.
I’m in!
Thank you …
A Premium GPS Running and Triathlon Watch …
Fiona Bodart
Thank you
Count me in
tick tock
Let’s Get Crazy with the giveaway….we could use some #dcrain out here in the AZ desert? !
Love your reviews. Keep them coming.
Great watch!!
935 is awesome
I could use a new watch
Nice upgrade for my 235
I need it to be like my husband
Last roll of the dice!
Pick me ?
Great watch! Thanks for giveaway.
Nice watch
Sweet watch
Thanks Ray!
In for a penny, in for a pound.
Probably the best Garmin watch on the market right now!
Me me me
Garmin FTW!
Lucky last! Thanks for the opportunities. And the time suck!
A new 936! WoHoo!!
Nice watch!
Real name is Justin.
I wouldn’t miss my Apple Watch for one minute if I had this one. :-)
Last but not least
Good morning!
Ohh I’d like it
I need this :)
This is great!
Woohooo
This is it!
Awsome watch! Hopefully will be mine!
#fingerscrossed
Yes, Me please.
Nice one.
Yes, please. DCR ftw
Here’s hoping…
Nice!
Ready for one of these
Please pick me for this awesome watch
Off we go!
If you pick me I’ll put my old garmin on my pup and start him a Garmin Connect profile.
I would love this watch
It can’t already be over?!
Watch this!
Fantastic
Yes please. Would love one if these!