Re: How do you measure SPEED on skates?

Hi there,

While I was living in Germany I wanted to have speedometer for my inline 
skates too and I did some research and found a gadget for the same.  It 
is made by a company called Microsport.  Ever since I found this 
product, I was dying to recommend it to someone.  I didn't want to post 
a message advertising it for the fear that people might feel it is just 
an ad.  I'm in no way affiliated/associated to them, other than being 
their customer.

You can find more info at http://www.microsport.de

I bought it two years ago and it works great.  I haven't measured the 
accuracy etc., but it is good enough for me.  Even though they are 
mainly located in Germany they have an office (probably home office) in 
Boston and they sure can ship it to US addresses.  I bought couple of 
spare parts (after I lost the watch) and they shipped it to my US 
mailing address, no problem.

It basically has an electronic puck that fits in a special wheel.  This 
puck has the electronics that measures the rotation etc. and transmits 
the signals to the wrist watch device which actually calculates/displays 
speed, distance, calories burnt etc.

I'm pretty happy with this device.  Besides I really like their service 
too, very courteous, prompt etc.  I tend to pay extra buck for good 
service.

Of course, the handheld GPS solution is pretty good too.

Hope this helps.

P

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 
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> Besides the timed average around a measured course, or a buddy on a bike 
> with an expensive speedo, how do you know how fast is fast?  I haven't seen 
> whiz-bang Doppler gizmos at the skate shops...
>