INTRO

Today we will be taking a look at some of the more useful rowing gadgets, gear, hacks, & apps we’ve come across, plus a few hacks & tricks that can improve your rowing experiences.

Welcome to another exciting episode of Ready, Row! USA, as we continue regular broadcasts featuring the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from rowers, clubs, coaches, and vendors across the country.

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The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; our associate producer and frequent host is Tara Morgan; our senior correspondent and occasional host is Mark Wilson; correspondents-at-large include Ryan Worth of UT/Chattanooga Rowing; Kelly Kraiss of Orlando Area Rowing Society (OARS), and Reba Knickerbocker of Bend the Blade. Our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat.

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OUR DISCUSSION

Getting footage for analysis - apps like Coach’s Eye, Drones, interns, on board GoPros, Garmin VIRB

Erg Data Trackers - RowHero, ErgData

Oarlock Technology - Empower Oarlock from NK

Big(ger) Toys: Wakeless launches, Blue Ocean Megaphones, waterproof cameras/cases, GPS SpeedCoach

Inclusion Gadgets (ergchatter, ergbuddy, voiceover - iPhone), ActiveHands, Swift Straps, WinTech/Swift/Resolute seats.

John Ewan’s self-centering span gauge allows spans to be checked and adjusted far more quickly than you can do using a tape measure.

Max Rigging himself, aka Mike Davenport, has a new rowing workbook called Get Ready Now!: 12 Immediate Actions To Take Before Your Next Rowing Season. Always good to plan ahead!

Bobble head toy to detect "check."

Tip from Tara:

Buying the gear is one thing, actually putting it into use to improve your rowing is another.

Incorporating a gadget like an action camera into your athlete’s betterment or your coaching staff’s benefit has to be just as much in the forefront.

For example, you can do video analysis on-the-spot, or post-practice sessions can be set up ahead of time, either by yourself or with a coach.

Try creating a YouTube channel to share voice-over commentary on a video; or add subtitles with questions/ideas to consider.

Also useful are side-by-side comparison videos/photos with same athlete over time or with a goal athlete.

AND, THATS A WRAP!

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Upcoming Topics: Masters Nationals Recap; Back-to-School Edition, Coach ToolBox & Safety Check

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