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!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
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You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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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.
Need a little Bit to help keep me Fit
Why not?
Me, me!
Good stuff!
The Fitbit and scale would be great to have!
Extravaganza! My gf wants to lose weight, could this help!?
Just to check…
I’ll take it … thank you very much.
I think that would be a definitive upgrade over a Mi Band.
Yes
Again, thank you for the great work on the site.
Me!!!!
A new scale? Yesss…
Yummy for my training
One more time. Comment added.
Do it
Must-resist-the-M&Ms-scale-may-help.
Thank you
Yes please!
Glued to the screen I could do with a reminder to move!
Love to win!
Thanks!
Sweet as a nut
another try…
This would be a good fit
Fitbit for fit
Gotta be in it to win it!
I want it!
Oh I would really love this prize
i need to get it.
Woohoo!!
I could use that scale….
I really like the campaign … thank you, Ray!
Really cool stuff!!
Yes, please.
Me Please!!!!!!!
I am not happy with my Garmin Index Scale…
Hi ray, thanks for the competition.
This is fine :)
Nice!
Yes please
Cool!
If it’s 5:00 it must be time for another extravaganza give away, woot, woot. Fitbit this time!
That’s one nice little gadget. Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
Please please.
Would be a great gift for my sister. Her boyfriend already has the Ionic, so they can go all partner-look :-D
Love it
Love it
Music
Cool!
Very nice!
A FitBit would be awesome to help motivate burning the last few pounds off!
Yes
Commenting
I’ll gladly try it out!
Looks perfect to replace the old watch.
Daily weigh-ins…
Santa Ray Claus
Sure
I can’t wait to win!
yes please!!
Thanks!
Love it!
Missed the drone giveaway :(
I’ll take it.
Sounds Nice!
Nice!
I don’t love Fitbit and it would mess up my 100% Garmin ecosystem, but I do love tech toys so sign me up!
Yes please
I’ve started fattening up on this bike tour so a scale would be handy to keep track of it all!
Bit fit?
I want…I want….I want!
My mom would probably use these
Let’s get fit!
Wicked awesome dude!
Thanks!
My dog needs this, after our workout in the morning she lays around like a bum
Weight watching!
That would be nice!
Sign me up!
Yes!
Nice
Me, please!
Excellent everydas y health option.
I don’t know what time it is
Fitty
Would make a great Christmas gift for my wife sans scale.
Nice one!
Yo ray
Daughters first swim session for triathlon training, she would love this (pleasssssse!)
Yes, please!
I’d love this for my fitness goals!
The most wonderful time of year!
Looks great
pretty!
Girlfriend’s future christmas present :)
beautiful, love to have it.
Nice!
I want, I want, I want…
I just want to be free…
Nice kit.