Re: [Paddlewise] Odometer for a kayak

I posted a request for information on the "Speed Mate" device to the
newsgroup "rec.boats.paddle" recently.  Speed Mate is a device that
acts both as a speedodometer and odometer.  Their web site is at
http://www.speedtech.com.  There is a similar device called the
"SpeedCoach" (see http://www.nkelectronics.com).  There was some
discussion in the newsgroup about using a GPS as an odometer but the
conclusion was the accuracy was poor for speeds less than eight miles
per hour.  Costs for both the Speed Mate and SpeedCoach are in the
$200 range.  

Anthony Belcher


On Wed, 23 Dec 1998 16:13:23 -0500, you wrote:

>     The last kayak race I was in I saw a surfskier who had an electronic 
>     mileage/speed device attached to his surfski. Does anyone know 
>     anything about such a device, what they cost, reliability, accuracy, 
>     model names, brands etc.? Has anyone or does anyone use one for 
>     training purposes or to keep track of mileage on a long paddle.
>     
>     Thanks in advance for any info,
>     
>     Dave Miner
>     david.miner_at_gsbsc.gensig.com
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