Overview
As a coach, you work really hard to figure out what it really takes to make your crew faster. No matter what, on some level it's guesswork. NK has changed that with the revolutionary Speed Coach XL3.
The Speed Coach XL3 incorporates a powerful digital spread spectrum transceiver capable of sending and receiving all of a crew's performance information in real time, up to 400 meters away. Buy two Speed Coach XL3's—one for the shell, and one for your launch—and you'll be able to see your crew's speed/pace, distance, time, average speed/pace, stroke rate and stroke count updated on your coach unit every stroke, in real time.
Add more XL3's for other boats and continue to monitor them with just one coach unit—you can page between data screens for up to 9 boats in your network. (You can assign each boat a 5-character name to facilitate review.) To monitor more than one crew without changing screens, or to allow other coaches to monitor the same crews, simply add more units to act as receivers. Advanced network security ensures that only you see the boats in your network, and that there's no interference between XL units, even on busy rivers.
The Speed Coach XL3 has all the other features and capabilities of the XL1 model: customizable display, programmable workouts, extensive memory, computer upload with the optional interface, backlight and rechargeable batteries. (Fully charged batteries will provide 8 hours of use while transmitting/receiving.)
Speed Coach XL3 Measurements
Distance
Speed/Split
Average Speed/Split
Time
Stroke Rate
Stroke Count
Speed Coach XL3 Features
Encrypted Data Transmission
5 Programmable Workouts
1,500 Data Point Memory for “Just Row” and 500 for “Workout”
Customizable Memory Storage
Easy-to-Use Menus
Automatic Backlight
Rechargeable Batteries
Computer Upload (with optional interface)
Large, Easy-to-Read Display
Standard Wiring Compatible
Speed Coach XL3 Accessories
Computer Interface
Protective Bumper
Multi-Country Availability (XL3 and XL4 Only):
In the USA and Canada, the FCC regulates the frequencies available for the technology employed in the XL radio units. We're limited in our capacity to provide these products in other countries by the regulatory bodies in those countries and the frequencies they have made available. At present, we have XL3 and XL4 models for USA, Canada and Australia. We have models in development for shipment Fall 2006 for Europe (including the United Kingdom).
These models are likely to less resistant to interference when two coach/boat networks overlap within their range, and also to be somewhat more expensive than the US units due to the costs of complying with additional regulations. New Zealand remains a possibility in the future as well, but we have no word on the availability of approved radios for other regions. We apologize for disappointed expectations in these regions, and will continue to work to these areas online as soon as regulations permit. These limitations do not affect the XL1 and XL2 models which will be available world-wide.
Features & Specifications
Clock & Calendar: 12 or 24-hour clock, auto day-date-year calendar with leap year adjust
Chronograph: 0 to 99: 59: 59.99 with auto roll-back, 1/100th resolution
Stroke Rate: 1/2 SPM resolution, auto start with first stroke, rate input from seat sensor or speed sensor
Stroke Count: Up to 99, 999 then rolls back to 0, automatically starts with first stroke
Distance: Meters, kilometers, miles, nautical miles
Speed: Meters per second, knots, miles per hour
Pace (Predicted Split): Per 500 meters, mile or nautical mile.
Heart Rate: XL-4 only, with optional sensor and Polar³ compatible transmitter belt
Memory: Stroke rate, time, average speed, distance and heart rate (XL4 only) for 1000+ user-defined memory points
Programmable Workouts: 5 workouts, up to 20 intervals each
Wireless Data: Transmit/Receive: up to 9 boats and infinite coaches on a network; 3 mile range
Computer Upload: With optional serial or USB interface. PC- upload, download, and charting.
Software: PC compatible, built-in charting
Display: High-contrast monochrome LCD
Backlight: Blue-green electroluminescent backlight, auto-on
Case: Injection molded polymer case, acrylic lens
Controls: 6 buttons (front), context sensitive, tactile and audible response
Battery: Lithium ion rechargeable, user-replaceable
Battery Life: 72 hours constant use, 25 hours with constant backlight. 8 hours with radio use. Charges in under 3 hours
Power Conservation: Auto-off after 17 minutes of inactivity
Size: control unit: 4.5 x 3 x 1.5 in. antenna: 7.25"
Control Unit Weight: 8.9 oz
System Weight: 13.8 oz (boat size: 1x)
Water Resistance: Waterproof (IP67), floats
Producing Area:USA