Re: [Paddlewise] Odometer for a kayak

From: Wayne Langmaid <langer_at_terrigal.net.au>
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 14:59:23 +1100
G'day -

In Australia, if anyone wants to know where to get the Speed Coach I can steer
them in the right direction.

Regards -

Wayne Langmaid
Central Coast Kayak Tours - only a step away from Sydney

Anthony Belcher wrote:

> 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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