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Thanks Ray!
yes ploise
Yes please!
Oooh yes please!!!
Man, two of the heaviest hitters (for me) in a row!
Personally, I’d really be looking forward to a Fenix 5+ Plastic Edition, but idk when the next Forerunner comes out. Definitely wouldn’t mind trying it for a while though – music and payments would be nice on runs and long rides.
Also would let me give my Forerunner to my Mom who is just getting into triathlons in her 50’s but is loving it. Or maybe I’d just give her the Fenix 5+! She already said the Forerunner 935 is already as bulky/heavy as she’d ever want to go though… :(
Perhaps I could get the S for her instead?
*Nevermind just reread and you already thought of everything… One Fenix 5S+ for my mom please!
Have had the Fenix 2, 3 and 5x. Best multi sport watch on the market!
What an awesome watch!
Thanks
Great looking watch
This would be a fantastisk upgrade after all Thore years with variasjon Garmins on my wrist!
Ray for President 2020
Im going to train for my first full marathon, would be nice to have a Fenix to give me some support.
hhhhhhhhhhh
Yes, please.
Perfect!
Why not?
Name in the hat
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I could use a new running watch :D
Fenix 5 X+
Thank you!
I must have it!
I need one for my upcoming IM! My 910 is dead!!
It’s a dream to win this one. Thanks for doing this giveaway, Ray!
Time to upgrade my F3!
Read, set, win!
the best :)
Want it
count me in!
What a prize !
Whoohoo!
Lets see if Miss Fortuna is on my side today…
Me!
DC rainmaker is the best!!!!!
Random=4000, it’s me!
This would be very nice!
I choose the 5X Plus
Best watches.
Thank you!
Oh I want one!
yuii…
I’m not fussy, anyone of these would be awesome!
Excellent. Just what I need after reading your reviews!
Yes please
I’m in.
Good one.
YES, please!
The perfect watch.
Yes please :)
Me please
Thanks Ray!
i would really like to replace my M400 with a Fenix 5!
This will be a nice upgrade from a Fenix3!!!
go big (5X) or go home
This would be a nice upgrade!!
yes please!
Very nice!
Yes, please! And have a nice day :)
Dcrainmaker is always a good read. Thanks!
I need the Fenix!! Please!
Yes please!
Nice
I love my FR230, but a Fenix would be awesome!
That is a very nice watch
I’m in
Want!
Me
That’s awesome
I NEED NEED this watch! Pick me! Pick me!!!
Yes please and thank you for the generous offer
This would be great.
Prizes getting better and better. Please please please pleaseplease
I want it
Boom goes the dynamite.
Definetly interested.
Sweet watch
Fenix 5 Plus
Me, me, me! Must have it :)
Looks like mine:)
This would be wonderful!
5x plus!
Fancy watch!
Please i need a new watch.
Nice present…
I love you, smart little random-picker algorithm.
Sounds good.
I’m here
Nice one!
Would love a fenix 5!
yeah! I like these odds!
That’s what I need!
I’ve had my eye on this watch for a long time. Would love to win it!!
Fenix upgrade please!
Yes! Now this I want!
Air is always thinner at Fenix altitudes
Please!
don’t want a min, so gotta go 4 a garmin
Oh man, this would be sweet to have!
An upgrade would be nice
Thanks for doing this!
Yes, please