In terms of technology, Dansprint is an extremely advanced execution of a charmingly simple idea. Paddle action pulls a rotating fan in the front. Stroke by stroke a built in computer continuously measures and translates the power of your pull into both graphic and numeric information about energy input and accumulated work.

The easy to read computer display shows paddling time – forward or countdown. Distance covered. Left and right stroke balance. Stroke rate. Water/air ratio. Maximum and average power produced. Also, adjusted to your own weight, Dansprint accurately measures maximum and average speeds. Expressed as kilometers per hour or as time per 1,000 meters. Even your heart rate can be monitored (requires chest ribbon).

Less advanced ergometers simply make rough assumptions about the power developed from the speed of their flywheels, whereas Dansprint measurements are scientifically correct. With a resolution of app. 80 points per stroke. Dansprint gauges breaking force and kinetic energy stored before calculating the actual power input. Also, air intake in the rotating fan is adjustable to compensate for size and weight of the paddler. Finally, build from superior materials, the Dansprint ergometer is dependable, durable and virtually unbreakable.

 

Benefits for the athlete are obvious. You can exercise whenever youlike, or when it fits into your schedule. Dansprint allows your coach to follow you on close range adjusting your technique as you paddle. Even the most subtle change is immediately visible on the monitor. For the kayak club, Dansprint offers a variety of new and exciting activities in the club house environment while improving winning chances on the sports arena considerably. Connect a row of Dansprint ergometers, and you have an in-door regatta lined up. Project their combined score onto a wide screen for the benefit of a cheering crowd, and you are looking at a real sports event in progress. With Dansprint in the studio, the fitness club can also challenge its users with a whole new body building concept which requires a lot more technique and finesse than just raw muscle power.

The Dansprint touch display provides easily readable, relevant numeric and graphic information to the athlete while training on the ergometer. The following quantities are updated for each individual stroke:

• Paddling time
• Distance
• Speed / power
• Stroke rate / water-air ratio / max. speed / power / Calories
• Heart rate  (Requires chest ribbon)
• Average speed / power
• Graphic left / right power balance / power graph
• Pacer
•  

For speed values, it is possible to choose from one of several units:

• km / h
• time / 1,000 m
•  

A countdown facility enables the paddler to record the exact time spent travelling a certain distance.The Dansprint computer continuously records power input values of paddling. In order to study details in performance. Values can be displayed as a power vs time graph.