To maximise its size we tooled our own display on which you can view two or four data fields and quickly configure, and save, screens to suit different activities. You can create up to four screen layouts under each of the headings ‘Training’ and ‘Racing’. Each field can be set to show any parameter, or be left blank, and they can all be reversed to highlight key metrics.

You can display

• Stroke rate (from the internal accelerometer)

• Stroke countCheck (rate adjusted)

• Time

Both simple and complex workouts can be set up and stored on your ActiveFlow, and the key features are:

• You can programme both work and rest periods in strokes, or time.

• Workouts can have delayed timing starts both on initial start-up and at the end of rest periods.

• You can set ‘undefined length’ rest periods in workouts to accommodate factors such as river traffic, having to turn, etc.

• Standing start pieces begin when the ActiveFlow senses the first boat movement. The display then flashes when it sees you ‘wind down’ at the end of a piece, or the end of a race, and if you press the main button within 20 seconds the timer jumps back to the time it saw you wind down.

• You can set up to fifteen custom workouts and six of these can be stored in a smaller Favourite’s menu for easy access.

•You can also specify a target range within workouts for stroke rate and the unit will highlight when you are outside the set range.

While some variation in boat speed during the stroke is unavoidable it has been shown that minimising this check results in faster race times. So that you can monitor this, the CoxOrb unit displays a Check Factor which is averaged over two strokes and is calculated from the average boat deceleration during each stroke. This is then adjusted for rate as Check inevitably goes up as the rate increases.

Check values do vary with crew weight and boat type, but as a general guide we see figures of around 35 to 40 for the best crews at race pace increasing to 60 or 70 for less experienced rowers.

Rather than monitoring Check continuously we suggest tracking it over time and using it to assess improvements made due to changes in technique - you will find that reducing Check in a given crew leads to substantially improved boat speeds.

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General

Size - 103x74x35mm (4.0x2.9x1.4”).
Weight - 60 grams (5.6 ounces).
Display - Custom LCD Display with automatic LED Backlight.
Mouldings - Main Unit: Toughened Acrylic and PC/ABS
Bumper: Silicone Rubber.
Stroke Rate - 10-55 per minute, rate input from accelerometer.
Timing - 0-99:59:59
Memory - Stores data every stroke for up to 50 pieces (time/rate/check). The data
can then be recalled on screen.

Compliance & Durability

Waterproof - IP67 and NEMA-6.
EMC - Fully tested and compliant.
Impact - Will survive repeated drops onto concrete from 1.5m/4ft.
Buoyancy - Does not float, so use the float provided if this concerns you. Please also
note that even with the float fitted the unit will sink if attached to the
silicone strap mounting bracket.

Battery

Specification - 3 AAA Cells
Life Typically 150 hours, but this varies depending on backlight usage.

Warranty

Warranty 2 Years.

We are always looking to make improvements so welcome any further suggestions!