The StrokeCoach you love, updated with 21st-century technology! The StrokeCoach with Surge Rate provides every StrokeCoach function – stroke rate, stroke count, and elapsed time – with absolutely NO wiring or seat magnet required! NK's proprietary stroke algorithm, combined with a sensitive three-axis accelerometer, gives an immediate accurate stroke rating in any boat – rowing shell, dragon boat, canoe, or kayak – and in any position. The StrokeCoach Surge comes with a convenient "strap-on" mounting dock that makes short work of attaching it to your boat. Have a team boat? No problem! The StrokeCoach with Surge Rate will give you an accurate stroke rate in ANY seat in the boat! And, in response to your requests, we've added a backlight, so no more flashlights during those early morning rows. Our test team of rowers and paddlers have told us loud and clear - this might be the most useful addition to the NK® line ever! The mounting strap is highly-adjustable and designed to quickly secure the unit to a footstretcher plate, cross-brace, wing rigger, bench seat, or a coxswain’s or drummer’s leg. You can also use a traditional T or A bracket with a wireless mounting dock. If you find yourself in a wired boat, the mounting dock can still be used to hold the StrokeCoach with Surge Rate, so even if your club needs to pay a little more attention to their wiring, or the seats have gotten switched around (again), you'll be in business. We're developing additional mounting options as well to ensure we give you a solution for every kind of boat you want to row or paddle.
Want even more functionality? The SpeedCoach GPS can do everything a StrokeCoach can do, plus much more!
Included in Package
- Carry Pouch
- CR2032 Batteries (2)
- Lanyard
- Quick-Wrap Mounting Strap
- Speed/StrokeCoach Protective Bumper
- StrokeCoach
What is the difference between the StrokeCoach and the SpeedCoach GPS?
To answer this question, we created the chart below to show all of the features of the StrokeCoach, the SpeedCoach GPS, and the SpeedCoach GPS with the additional Training Pack. Make sure that you consider not only where you are in your rowing needs, but where you eventually want to be and what will be required to get there.
| Feature | StrokeCoach w/ Surge Rate | | SpeedCoach GPS2 w/ Training Pack |
| Stroke Rate | X | | X |
| Stroke Count | X | | X |
| Elapsed Time (Chronograph) | X | | X |
| Auto-Start with First Stroke | X | | X |
| Memory Recall | X | | X |
| High Contrast Display | X | | X |
| Backlight | X | | X |
| Lanyard | X | | X |
| Protective Rubber Bumper | X | | X |
| Zippered Carrying Case | X | | X |
| 2-Year Limited Warranty | X | | X |
| Impeller-Free Split/Speed (GPS) | | | X |
| Impeller Compatibility | | | X |
| Distance | | | X |
| Time of Day | | | X |
| Rechargeable Battery | | | X |
| Free Firmware Updates | | | X |
| Empower Oarlock Compatibility | | | X |
| Bluetooth Heart Rate Belt Compatibility | | | X |
| Programmable Interval Workouts | | | X |
| Bluetooth Data Download to Computer or Phone | | | X |
Water Resistance
Waterproof (IP67, NEMA-6).
Memory
Stroke rate and count automatically stored every 10 seconds, up to 1hr
Control Unit Weight
3.5 oz (99.2 g) for control unit.
Unit Dimensions
3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in (88.9 x 58.42 x 20.32 mm).
Buoyancy
Floats
Note: Control unit alone floats. Control unit with bumper and lanyard does not float.
Display
High contrast monochrome LCD
Backlight
Blu/green electroluminescent backlight, auto-on
Controls
1 buttons with tactile response.
Battery Type
2 CR2032 (1 display, 1 backlight).
Battery Life Expectancy
175hrs, backlight battery: 20hrs.
Power Conservation
Auto-off after 8 minutes of no accelerations or button presses.
Case
Injection-molded polymer case, acrylic lens, injection-molded elastomeric bumper.
Warranty Period
2 Year Warranty
