We enable your enterprise business systems to integrate the new and changing functionality your business requires. The prostart, is specifically designed, from the ground up, to give you the easiest, most accurate distance to line measurements ever. The actual developer of the free software is velocitek. These benefits include scholarships, class credits and credit towards. I have not had any issues with polarized sunglasses when viewing the display when it is mounted on the mast. The prostart function is separated into two modes each providing you with the. Velocitek prostart gps race computer with security loop h2o. The prostart only displays distance to line in meters. 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. Mar 28, 2017 our website provides a free download of velocitek control center 2. Velocitek control center is available for download from our software page. As well as providing a simple way to measure distancetoline, the prostart shows speed and course over ground in a compact, distractionfree, easytouse instrument. The prostarts ultrasimple user interface features clearly marked mechanical buttons that do exactly what you expect them to. We will demostrate the features and hwo to use the velocitek prostart for sailboat racing.
Prostart velocitek more marine importeur velocitek pro. Once youve pinged both ends of the line, the prostart uses the latest waasaugmented gps technology to spit out an accurate distance to line measurement twice a second. Page 20 software firmware update firmware is the software that runs on the prostart. Nice but not good enough to make me bin the racemaster.
As a kid that grew up with the original star wars, this question always makes me think of this scene from the movie. Used velocitec pro start distance to startline for sale. Velociteck prostart is an amazing innovative gps race starting and. Unlike a conventional magnetic compass, prostart s compass reading depends on the direction you are moving, not the direction the device is pointing. The velocitek prostart and the speedpuck are great options to record sailing tracks. This makes the prostart easy to learn and easy to explain to your crew. Contact velocitek technical support for firmware update instructions. Velocitek prostart starting, tactical compass and speed. Velocitek control center free download windows version. I lost the manual and customer service was able to point me in the direction of instructions for it. 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. This download was scanned by our builtin antivirus and was rated as malware free. Let me know if you, or anyone you know, is looking to sell.
With the prostart, when you hear or see any type of start signal its the always the same drill. Tips for using a velocitek prostart al sargents blog. Could use it alongside the prostart but then tons of duplicated functionality. To update the firmware you must download either velocitek control center for windows or velocitool for mac and connect your device to a computer. Sailing world called the prostart possibly the greatest electronic racing gadget of this decade, and practical sailorgave it their prestigious editors choice award. 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. 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. Start signals have a way of going off at the least convenient times.
Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Known for the speedpuk and prostart, velocitek have released the new velocitek shift compass the shift uses a combination of solidstate accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetic sensors to track the orientation of a boat in three dimensions. The prostart 2 in 1 ct3371 comes with a 4button 1way transmitter. Ping both ends of the line and the prostart will spit out an accurate distance to line measurement every halfsecond prostart automatically switches to showing your gps speed sog and heading cog after the startfull gps data logging that can be downloaded to your pc after the race. Start offer windowsfriendly software that allows racers to. 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. Velocitek prostart is a speedo meter gps for sailing, catamaran, dinghies, monohull, and any other boats. There are two software packages, velocitek control center windows and mac available from. This simple gps based speed and compass enabled small sail boats to see how fast they were and see their heading over the ground. Velocitek speedpuck gps speedo windshift indicator.
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. The prostart, is specifically designed, from the ground up, to give you the easiest, most. Twice now ive been burned on the water by the seemingly random battery life indicator. There are two software packages, velocitek control center for windows and. The result is aerospacegrade heading indication that is smooth and responsive.
Velocitek prostart, user training and introductory offer. Allinone manual automatic transmission system superior range and greater. View and download velocitek speedpuck user manual online. Ive been using one for several days now, both as a crew and a helmsman. Sep 06, 2011 i love my prostart, when the batteries work. After downloading a track, the program will offer the option to open in. 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. This was chosen to keep the setup minimal and maximize ease of use.
Finally back in stock after velocitek in their wisdom decided to move production to a new factory during the 2019 race season. 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. We make electronic instruments for performance sailing and sup racing. 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. Having the time and distance to the start is critical as many races are won or lost at the start. With prostart s agile open architecture quickly modify prostart to your custom business processes. Whilst i am keen velocitek gear, i have a full time job elsewhere, so i can only help you through my business outside normal business hours and hopefully you never have a problem related to what i do during office hours. Prostart manual pdf the prostart ct3471tw comes with a 6button 2way lcd transmitter. Users who are unaccustomed to meters often approximate a meter to a yard and after a few uses the feedback is overwhelmingly positive. View and download velocitek prostart manual online. Velociteks new prostart, successor to the sc1, fends off.
At home ill check turn the unit on, wait for a gps signal and. 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. Jan 14, 2017 velocitek prostart gps speed and distance timer. Like the start timer of both, prostart easier to set, use, and see, but you loose compass in sequence. Scott lindars i love my prostart, when the batteries. Velocitek prostartthe best distancetoline tool ever. I have a volocitek s10 the precursor to the speedpuck from like 2008 that still functions like new. The gps in the prostart updates at 4 hz 4 times per second. 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. Products now class legal include the velocitek prostart, rockbox and novasail products. The best distance to line ever the prostart has the gps instrument features that pro sailors actually use and nothing else. This was accomplished in a single portable device that required no external fittings. Buy velocitek prostart sailing gps at the best price.
Numerous restaurant, foodservice and hospitality programs offer benefits to prostart graduates. Cross platform windows, mac, linux software for sport gps tracks replays, or live tracking, with dedicated performance analysis tools regatta, vmg, speed, etc. Nathan outteridge, chris larson, jeremy wilmot, molly baxter, anthony kotoun and mark chandler discuss the new velocitek prostart at st. The velocitek prostart grants you the best distancetoline ever, with gps instrument features that pro sailors favour above all others. Open velocitek control center and connect your prostart or speedpuck select the desired track and click download in the file view popup, select export and select the desired file format from the drop down menu aside from. The prostart has revolutionized how competitive sailors start races.