Anyone have any experience with this?
Oct 12, 2008 - 05:00 AM
Portable Timing System for Ski Racing Enters U.S. Market
News - Equipment
Vernon, NJ - TerraLogic Park Industries, a U.S. based action sports product and resort operations company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Swiss timing company Freelap SA to be the United States distributor of the unique Freelap personal timing system. Developed in Switzerland, Freelap technology allows ski racers to accurately measure their training sessions without the need for complex and expensive timing equipment.
Available for the first time in the United States, the Freelap Timing System consists of a Freelap stopwatch and two or more wireless electromagnetic transmitters. Freelap transmitters can be placed on course at the start, split and finish-lines and training times are automatically captured, stored and displayed on the Freelap stopwatch. Transmitters are powered by batteries resulting in 300 to 700 hours of on-hill operation without stopping to recharge. The 12 inch-tall TX transmitter fits comfortably into the smallest of backpacks.
Often in competitive racing, the smoothest line is not necessarily the fastest overall run and many athletes are training in the dark if they are not getting regular timed runs. “Without actually measuring your training runs and tracking your progress on a regular basis, it can be difficult to progress as an athlete in a timed-discipline sport,” said Shawn Orecchio of Freelap USA. “With the Freelap system, coaches and racers can use this technology during gated training sessions without the hassle of carrying oversized, cumbersome timing equipment. The result is providing athletes with more timed runs and valuable feedback to help accelerate the athlete’s motivation and progression.”
The Freelap Alpine WR package, which consists of one Freelap stopwatch and two wireless transmitters is offered in the United States for $389. Additional Freelap components such as stopwatches and transmitters can be purchased separately since an unlimited number of racers can train on-course using the same transmitters simultaneously.
For more information visit www.freelap-usa.com.
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