Re: [Paddlewise] RE: Suggestions for kayak velocity measurements

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 08:20:22 -0700
On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 2:15 AM, <rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com> wrote:

>
> Alternatively we could take the tri-axial data from the paddle and
> interpret it, if its coming fast enough. I haven't heard back from the Talon
> people about a definite meeting time though they did say they were happy to
> meet. I'll try putting the questions in an email to them.
>
> Wouldn't this only measure the acceleration of the paddle and not the
kayak? Don't you want both to determine the efficiency of the paddle and the
strokes?

I actually do think that a paddlewheel-type velocity sensor would give you
the best instantaneous data (if sampled quickly enough) which can then be
compared to the GPS data. I've heard that some rowing coaches who will not
use a GPS for training purposes because they cannot get that granular a data
from any other method for the price.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net
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