Vmg was also a prominent feature on the velocitek sc1, the prostart s direct predecessor. Velocitek prostart measuring distancetoline on sale. Software the velocitek control center is a free application for windows and mac osx that lets you download gps data from your velocitek device, version 3. Velocitek prostart, user training and introductory offer. Upffront are big fans of the velocitek range of electronics and you can find previous studies on the prism, prostart and. Please contact cam if you would like to buy or want to discuss how useful these products are for your sailing. If people say things i find offensive, which has rarely happened here, i will defend myself. This was accomplished in a single portable device that required no external fittings. Products now class legal include the velocitek prostart, rockbox and novasail products. Unlike a conventional magnetic compass, prostart s compass reading depends on the direction you are moving, not the direction the device is pointing. Could use it alongside the prostart but then tons of duplicated functionality. When you cross a tideline, the numbers on the prostart jump and you can instantly see how favorable the new current is. Shelly likes to play badminton and table tennis in her spare time. The short story is that the prostart is not currently class legal.
With prostarts agile open architecture quickly modify prostart to your custom business. However, the makai does store the data from your session and recalls it in results mode. Many of the people who buy our products are close friends. Buy velocitek prostart sailing gps at the best price. Velocitek the best solution to get your electronics. If my words offend you, you can tell me why or you can ignore me, im fine either way. Velocitek designs, manufactures and distributes highperformance gps sailing instruments. Prostart velocitek more marine importeur velocitek pro. Nice but not good enough to make me bin the racemaster. Velocitek prostart feedback gear anarchy sailing anarchy.
Page 20 software firmware update firmware is the software that runs on the prostart. With the prostart you can recall your sessions absolute maximum and best 10 second average speeds with the click of a single clearlymarked button. Velocitek, llc filed as a domestic limitedliability company in the state of nevada and is no longer active. Proposals were recieved by the tech committee im on it to approve the novasail and prostart boxes, but too late to include in the current set of rule changes that the class is voting on. Open velocitek control center and connect your prostart or speedpuck. A track downloaded through usb to mapsource was indistinguishable from a garmin gps set at 2 second interval to match the prostart. In addition to providing you realtime, onthewater data, the prostart constantly records your speed, heading and position to keep a running log of your most recent 30 hours of sailing. Our commitment to safety and the environment has resulted in products uniquely suited to their individual applications. Sep 02, 20 tips for using a velocitek prostart a velocitek prostart is a gpsenabled electronic instrument for sailboat racers to gauge their distance to the starting line and get a good start. The prostart displays heading only when your speed is greater than 1 knot, otherwise it will show a heading of 0 degrees regardless of which direction you are actually moving. Hello all i just bought a kirby 25 and id like to get a velocitek prostart and a tacktick before sailing season starts. Periodically firmware updates will be available with bug fixes and enhanced features. Velocitek speedpuck gps speedo windshift indicator. Velocitek has launched the velocitek prism dinghy racing compass for preorder.
Our production samples were tested to this standard and they passed. Velocitek s number one goal in designing the prostart was to make sure that the product would never undermine your crews performance with unnecessary distractions during the prestart. However after testing on the water i posted this on velocitek s forum. Finally back in stock after velocitek in their wisdom decided to move production to a new factory during the 2019 race season. Velocitek instruments give you the ability to have quick, simple and reliable information. Velocitek shift solarpowered tactical compass west marine. By now most of you know about the great two products that form the velocitek line up, so i thought i would share my experiences over the past couple of years with both the prostart and the speed puck from three different angles. Velocitek prostart distancetoline measurement instrument duration. Velocitek electronics are popular among sailors from beginners to competition veterans thanks to their functional design and ease of use. When several other companies around the world tried to copy the sc1s success they also included a vmg feature on their products. With the prostart, when you hear or see any type of start signal its the always the same drill. The velocitek prostart was designed to the ipx8 industrial water resistance standard for continuous immersion.
Dec 26, 2019 velocitek cstyleguide style guide for embedded c at velocitek. The award winning practical sailor best choice award 2. I have a new prostart and find that i cannot read the screen while wearing polarized sunglasses. Sep 06, 2011 i love my prostart, when the batteries work. We enable your enterprise business systems to integrate the new and changing functionality your business requires. Cam and joel also use velocitek gps instruments when racing sportsboats and skiffs. This gpsdriven speedo and compass passed our laser frostbiting trial with flying colors.
Performance sailing and sup racing are tightknit communities. I use the velocitek speedpuck on my epic v12 surfski, epic endurance 18, and my coreban turbo 14 sup. If you are a dealer please send charles an email charles at velocitek dot com instead of using the above link. Combining a love of sailing, knowledge of textiles and expertise in rigging, texwise customdesigns and manufacturers products and structures for the architectural and building industries, as well as for event promotions and stage dressing. This simple gps based speed and compass enabled small sail boats to see how fast they were and see their heading over the ground. Twice now ive been burned on the water by the seemingly random battery life indicator. Velocitek prostart gps the best distance to line tool ever. Velocitek prostart user manual june 2019 version 1. This corporate entity was filed approximately fifteen years ago on tuesday, may 24, 2005 as recorded in documents filed with nevada secretary of state. Pace ilok3 usb key software authorization device 99007120900 4. Setting the line is as simple as telling your crew to press the boat button as you sail by the rc and then the pin button as you sail by the pin.
Velocitek created the worlds first gpsbased vmg tool back in 2006, the s5. Once you get back to shore you can download this data to your mac or pc and create race replay animations. Velocitek prostart gps compass the best distance to line tool. The prostart, suitable for dinghys and sports boats, is the result of customer feedback that demanded a straightforward, dedicated distance to line device. She has over 15 years of experience helping western companies manufacture consumer electronics in china. Ive been using one for several days now, both as a crew and a helmsman. I lost the manual and customer service was able to point me in the direction of instructions for it. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Velocitek prostart gps velociteks number one goal in designing the prostart was to make sure that the product would never undermine your crews performance with unnecessary distractions during the prestart. Velocitek shift compass velocitek, the company that brought us the pro start and the speedpuck, has stepped into the digital compass market and stepped up our most important tactical tool. To update the firmware you must download either velocitek control center for windows or velocitool for mac and connect your device to a computer. Velocitek is well known for their dinghy racing accessories like the velocitek prostart, speedpuck and shift.
One such instrument is the award winning velocitek speedpuck. Velocitek problem gear anarchy sailing anarchy forums. The velocitek prism is a light weight, solar powered super light electronic compass. Prostart s clearly marked buttons makes it easy to explain to crew members how to accurately ping the line. This is a must have if you want to see your speed easily and track statsprogress on your trip. The speedpuck which gives you cog, sog and max speed seen on many moths. The prostart gives you the distance from the line perpendicular to the line. Not only is this device a compass, gps, speed, heading and start timer but it has the unique feature of telling you your distance to the line. Its very durable and easy to change from various boatssups with 3m dual lock. Oct 22, 2010 nathan outteridge, chris larson, jeremy wilmot, molly baxter, anthony kotoun and mark chandler discuss the new velocitek prostart at st. Like the start timer of both, prostart easier to set, use, and see, but you loose compass in sequence. Velocitek shift compass velocitek, the company that brought us the prostart and the speedpuck, has stepped into the digital compass market and stepped up our most important tactical tool. Setting the line with the prostart is as simple as telling your crew to press the boat button as you sail by the.
Start offer windowsfriendly software that allows racers to. Velociteks new prostart, successor to the sc1, fends off. As the name suggests, the speedpuck is a responsive, digital speedometer which utilises the same gps technology as the americas cupendorsed velocitek prostart. Velocitek prostart, mounting cradle compatible with velocitek mast bracket or any tacktick micro compass bracket, usb cable, two velocitek stickers, top button label stickers, quick start guide, nylon storage sleeve. Both are available in australia and new zealand through for.
With prostart s agile open architecture quickly modify prostart to your custom business processes. Nathan outteridge, chris larson, jeremy wilmot, molly baxter, anthony kotoun and mark chandler discuss the new velocitek prostart at st. Unless a specific agreement is made between velocitek and the importer, ve. Anyone selling a velocitek prostart or tacktick or both. Now we bring you the prostart, which is specifically designed, from the ground up, to give you the easiest, most accurate distance to line measurements ever. Velocitek prostartthe best distancetoline tool ever. Their devices are designed to give you the critical tactical information you need, when you need it. The prostart, is specifically designed, from the ground up, to give you the easiest, most accurate distance to line measurements ever. In association with sportsboat world, long time 49er sailor and coach, mark asquith, who represents velocitek in the uk, will be on hand in a rib for the friday racing, offering coaching tips and advice. Velocitek prostart starting, tactical compass and speed. Amagansett beach company 624 montauk hwy amagansett, new york 11930, united.
Shelly is velocitek s woman on the ground in guangdong. I have a volocitek s10 the precursor to the speedpuck from like 2008 that still functions like new. Waasaugmented gps technology gives you an accurate distancetoline measurement reading every halfsecond. Heres an excellent wireless electronic gps magnetic compass featuring count down, heading and speed. I cant believe velocitek hasnt fixed the display to work with polarized glasses that just about everyone wears.
Used velocitec pro start distance to startline for sale. It does not charge the batteries when you connect the usb cable. Click here if you think your velocitek might be broken. Scott lindars i love my prostart, when the batteries. At home ill check turn the unit on, wait for a gps signal and check the battery life full bars. Here are some tips that have helped us climb our learning curve with this device. Cross platform windows, mac, linux software for sport gps tracks replays, or live tracking, with dedicated performance analysis tools regatta, vmg, speed, etc. Shows how to use velocitek speedplay to view gps race replay animations. We want to help you make the most of it with simple, intuitive electronic instruments. The best distancetoline tool ever, the velocitek prostart boasts. A velocitek prostart is a gpsenabled electronic instrument for sailboat racers to gauge their distance to the starting line and get a good start.
When several other companies around the world tried to copy the sc1s success. With the velocitek prostart you can take this questions out of the equation and continue your steady course to the next mark. If you need help with something besides a broken device please fill out the form below. The prostart has the advantage of telling you how far from the start line you are, during the start sequence. Velocitek designers have worked hard over several generations. We want to help you make the most of it with simple, intuitive and elegant electronic instruments. Since then velocitek has produced the sc1 and most recently the prostart. Tips for using a velocitek prostart al sargents blog. If you synced to the wrong signal, you can independently adjust the number of minutes on the timer while the seconds keep on rolling. Velocitek created the worlds first gpsbased vmg tool back in 2006. Let me know if you, or anyone you know, is looking to sell. Empower and unlock the potential of your organization with prostart, a comprehensive and allinclusive crm, sales, project and document management, service ticketing, inventory, invoicing and much more.
Shelly is velociteks woman on the ground in guangdong. Allwood sails in sydney sell velocitek shift, prostart and speedpuck. In addition to providing you realtime, onthewater data, the prostart constantly records your speed, heading and position to keep a running log of your most recent 30 hours of. We make electronic instruments for performance sailing and sup racing. The prostart which gives you all these functions plus distance to startline which on congested startline can give you that vital edge. In the file view popup, select export and select the desired file format from the drop down menu. Although suitable for boats of all sizes, the speedpuck is known to particularly flourish on dinghies and onedesign. Velocitek makes instruments for performance sailing and sup racing.
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