Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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.
Yes please!
So cool. Please
It is for me ;-)
I would definitely prefer this to the Fenix! It would be great with the Tri bundle too!
Would love this as I am returning to my fitness life after a health issue
Seems very nice…
pick me :)
Would love to have this as a new watch
Hi!
Fingers crossed… Please me!
This has been a great first DCR Extravaganza, thanks so much for all you do!
Yes please!
Sweet giveaway!
THE giveaway i want!
Awesome work
One more try
Sweet – I’ll take the black!
Pick me! Pick me!!
When I dip you dip we dip.
Pick me!
Crossin’ em
Me?!
Pick me Ray!
This would perfectly add up to my sport bling collection
Pretty please with sugar on top. ??
Super watch!
Yippee…thanks for the giveaways.
Yes, please!
This watch for the next TRI
Me please!
This would also be awesome.
Yes please
This would change my life… to a limited, though still material, extent.
It’s me again!
Another Garmin would be awesome!!
910xt -> 935 let’s go!!
Winner
Nice! Thanks Ray. Loving learning about Amsterdam.
Awesome!
945? Wow
Garmin watches are great
Always fun to hope. Thanks for doing this Ray!
My dream watch! Hand raised
Oh Yea!
This would be amazing!
Last not least, a great way to track my swims !
Run away with me
Me
DCRainmaker for president!
I’m in, but I’ll pass on the ore
Thanks for all you do!
Still here, hanging around
One last try!
Yeehawwwwwww!
Yes, please!!!
Fingers crossed!
All good things must come to an end and I was WATCHing all day. Now to WATCH my email to see if I am a proud, and fortunate, winner of one of these giveaways.
Ok the last try,,, hihi
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This would be amazing
THIS.
Yes please
Another toy to motivate me to swim, bike, and run further, harder, faster, and stronger.
Fenix 3HR is working, but looking rougher as I go…
Thanks for fun day of giveaways… now keep my luck a rolling!!!
hey hey
Great!
I want the watch
Pick me!
Thanks for this final giveaway offer, Ray! Unlike most people, I’d gravitate towards the FR645 Music, and splurge for some headphones along the way.
Awesome!
Love this watch
Wow my daughter would love this!
ohhh and its yellow
Looks good
This would be a nice upgrade from my FR305!
Thanks for all the amazing work you do, Ray!
My girlfriend needs an upgrade!
Winner
Does this make me an ironman/
I’ll be giving this to a friend who really needs a watch upgrade.
I like this one!
For all those triathlons I swear I’m gonna do.
Heck yea! Would LOVE to have this watch!!
You rock Ray Maker!!!
Ooh Ahhh
I would love to get that watch.
What can another one hurt.
Pick me please! My three year old garmin needs a replacement!
Fingers crossed
Gimme.
Pick meeee!
Love your reviews. Thank you.
Thanks for the opportunity Ray.
Awesome watch!
It never seems to stop!
Send it to the US
Yes please!
Run away with this one!
Sweet watch. I want it please!!
Pick me pretty please!
Yeah buddy!
So fancy! Yes please.
Garmin time
Great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks!
My 910xt is getting flaky!
This would be really, really nice
“Just works” sounds promising.
Now this I really, really need!
Veeery niiiice !
Running!
My 935 has a big scratch. I could do with a brand new watch.
Superb!
Thanks Ray for making such a cloudy day a sunny day!
Thanks for doing all of this Ray
This would be awesome.
Incredible
Garmin
Just for me please!
Hope to win!
Hello!
Last Chance
a watch
Thanks again
yes please!
Would be a great update from my 235!
If not the Fenix 5 plus. Then this, yey!
Im in
Oh my, please.
Thanks DC. Would love to win.
Thanks for the giveaway, even if I do not win anything.
Would love one of these
Ooh that’s nice
Last one must win…
Time to tri for these!
Wouldn’t’ mind this!
Thanks, Ray
Yes please and thank you!!
GIMME GIMME
I know this is the one!!!! Whoot whoot!!!!
Me please!
I’m a newbie triathlete who uses his iPhone to record activity. Pick me.
That’s nice!
I want this. Thanks Ray!
The 935 is my dream watch.. time to sleep and start dreaming, Nite Ray :)
Excellent
This would be nice to have!
Nice!!!
Whats the time? Garmin time.
Yes please!!!
Thanks for all your work on this Ray
All for another Garmin device
Make it Rain, Ray! ;-)
Replace my m400
C’mon let’s do it
I’m feeling lucky.
Time to sleeps, time to wins!
Now we’re talking!
Nice.
Yes please
Looks good
Thanks for all the posts!
That would be very nice :)
Garmin Forerunner 935 Multisport GPS Watch
Yes please.
Yes, please!
Thanks
Oh man hook me up!
Thank you for your generosity!
That would look nice on my wrist
i don’t mind if i do
Nice!
Yes please
Need this one Ray.
It’s definitely time for an upgrade.
Would love one!!
Would love this!
Thanks
Last chance…
So I’m not certain what’s the most compelling: the fact that I’ve never owned a GPS watch but am trying to save my money to buy one, the fact that we have a brand new baby and this would be great motivation to emerge from my sleep-deprived state and get back into training, or that I teach and could inspire many young minds to push themselves… And check out your site! ?
A nice lightweight tri watch.
I would like to have one of these
Ohhh yes plz
Please me
Oh man! I’m sporting a Garmin 620 still (or is it the 610? Lol). Would LOVE an upgrade. ?
Gotta get back to tris
Pretty amazing how many entries there are here.
Would love this one!!
Cool!
This would make my runs a whole lot better!
Sweet. I’ve been curious about how knowing training load might help with my half marathon training.
Thats’s a very nice watch!
Time for an upgrade ?
Come on man!
Oh what a ride it’s been.
And this is the one I really want. Please!
Entry.
My last shot at this!
Ok… It’s my last chance✋
My sister could use this
Last chance