Speed Climbing Timing Lessons Learned
07/14/2009 07:29
Synopsis - the speed climbing timing system got its biggest test yet when we deployed two systems for the USA Climbing nationals in Sandy, UT near Salt Lake City this past weekend. This article is about some of the technical lessons learned. Previous articles in the speed climbing timing series discussed many other lessons learned as we developed, but this one is specific to the Nationals event. It includes a video of various speed races showing how the system works in a real event.
Overall I had some very positive feedback on the system, particularly the laser based hand sensors. The climbers, coaches told me, really liked them. They’re very sensitive and positive and easier to hit than a small button switch they’re used to. They’re easy to coach to, also. You have to touch the yellow line or it will not stop, simple as that.
The System in Action
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Overall I had some very positive feedback on the system, particularly the laser based hand sensors. The climbers, coaches told me, really liked them. They’re very sensitive and positive and easier to hit than a small button switch they’re used to. They’re easy to coach to, also. You have to touch the yellow line or it will not stop, simple as that.
The System in Action
Video after the breakl... Read More...
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