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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Here’s how to save!
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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.
I like the fitbit scale
Me please!
Yes, please
Bring it to Portugal!
please pick me!
Well, my current Fitbit is starting to misbehave. And I’m sure we need a 3rd scale in the house…
Yes Please!
Oh yes please – but where was the M&M giveaway?
Wi-Fi Scale ftw \o/
Smart!
That will be a perfect gift for my wife! (the watch of course, to track our hikes. I wouldn’t dare to offer her the scale of course…)
What a fitting prize!
Nice gift
Nice watch!
nice
Two in one
I like
Hmmm… M&M’s… I’m hungry for some reason.
Wahoooo! I mean, err, yippee?
Yes please!
Fingers crossed for this one!
Please I need a new scale
I like this, too, maybe I’ll win!
this is great.
great reviews and free gear.
Would love to play with the new toys
Mmmm, M&M’s
Yes please :-)
Looks good
Looks interesting
Sure, why not? Please.
norm
This woud be nice?
I’m In!
Always wanted to try a Fitbit!!
Hit me up with that watch and scale!
Great site. Thanks.
I would love this
another awesome twofer giveaway…i would appreciate getting this one…
alrighty then. How fat am I?
This would be awesome!
Wow, looks like a nice gadget ?
check!
oh fitbit! yes please.
Yes, please! I need this.
this is cool
that looks useful, although maybe not so fun!
Nice combination.
Nice scales!
Peanut only
Pick me, pleaaaaase!
Oh no I missed the kickr ;(
Weight… I would like that!
Sure, why not
A BIT MORE FIT WITH FITBIT?
i like it
I want one
Yes please!
What time is it?
Still going.
Need this too!
Goodnight y’all
Fat?! Who are you calling fat, scale?! Oh, damn, it’s me :(
Another two for
These would be very nice toys. Thanks for the offer
Oh why, Thank you!
I’m in.
I hope I win! I really need this.
If I can see the weight on my watch, I can finally use the scale without glasses. Anything for accuracy
Just throwing my hat in here…
Love the orange :)
I wouldn’t mind taking one!
I need these two items to track my sitting and the consequences thereof. Thanks for the opportunity!
Why not
I need New watch.
Nice watch
Putting my name in the hat!
I really need a good night’s sleep, but I also really need to check this site every two hours.
Flying? Please
Maybe this one?
I was just looking for a connected scale!
Nice one too
Toys
Very nice I would like to have it
Nice watch.
nice
Free stuff makes me happy.
nice…
Yes please
“come fly with me…” Etc :)
Thanks for the giveaway: who cares if you win, we can have fun with the entries
Nice Watch
I like sports!
Do I have to look at the scale ?
Me please
Hey! I didn’t expect the giveaways to last all day. That’s a lot of work for us to type all these comments! Can’t imagine what it must be like for you! ;)
Yes, that one will do…
Nice
Only a few more left today, count me in :)
I need to be punctual
Nice, keeping it going! Love the twofers!!
4lbs of M&Ms … for Ben