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Velocitek  |  SKU: VELPROSTART  |  Manuf. Code: VTK-106

Velocitek Prostart (GPS)

$999.00 USD

Description

The Velocitek ProStart #VTK-106 is your ultimate tool for precise sailing starts, offering unmatched distance-to-line accuracy. With advanced optics and a multi-color backlight, it's designed for clarity and zero-latency performance on the water. Crafted with care in San Mateo, this device is ready to enhance your sailing experience.

Features & Benefits

  • Crystal clear optics for enhanced visibility
  • Zero-latency navigation for real-time accuracy
  • Multicolor backlight for easy readability in any condition
  • Includes a mounting cradle for secure installation
  • Comes with a neoprene storage case for protection

Manufactured in San Mateo, California, the ProStart is built with durable materials to withstand the challenging marine environment. Its compact design ensures easy installation with the included mounting cradle, and it's compatible with a wide range of sailing vessels. The package also comes with a USB cable for convenient charging and updates.

Usage

Perfect for competitive sailors who need precise start line calculations, the ProStart offers a straightforward, user-friendly interface. It's ideal for use in regattas and sailing competitions where timing and accuracy are crucial. Simply mount it using the cradle, and you're set to sail with confidence.

Features

The Best Just Got Better
Sailing World called the Classic ProStart Possibly the greatest electronic racing gadget of this decade, and Practical Sailor gave it their prestigious Editor's Choice award. Now we've taken this legendary product to the next level with some major upgrades.

Highly Visible in All Conditions
A bonded Gorilla Glass display with razor sharp white on black digits shows up crystal clear through your favorite polarized sunglasses. A user selectable white / red LED backlight takes care of night sailing or other low light situations.

Zero-Latency Aerospace-Grade Navigation
A powerful 72 channel, 18Hz multi-constellation GPS receiver combined with a 100Hz solid-state 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a patented high-precision 3-axis geomagnetic sensor gives you accurate distance, speed and heading information with zero lag time.

75-Hour Li-Ion Battery
A battery that you can charge using any USB port or phone charger and then forget about for the rest of the week gives you one less thing to worry about on race days.

High-Speed, High-Capacity Data Logging
The ProStart records position, time, course over ground, speed over ground, magnetic heading and heel angle four times per second. The 8GB onboard flash memory is enough room for 1000 hours of sailing data.

Replay Anywhere
When you plug the new ProStart into any Mac, PC or Linux computer it shows up as an external drive with your track files on it. You can drag and drop these files into browser based replay software like Charted Sails or Njord Analytics, without having to install anything on your computer.

Technical Information


DescriptionImperialMetric
Speed Accuracy±0.10 Knots
Heading Repeatability±0.5°
Refreshes 4 times per second (4Hz)
Water Resistant10.00 ft. (IPX8)3.00 m. (IPX8)
Dimensions4 5/7 x 6 8/9 x 1 4/7 in.120.00 × 175.00 × 40.00 mm.
LightRed / white LED backlight
Captures Lat, Long, Time, COG, SOG, magnetic heading, and heel angle (4Hz)
Compatible withVelocitek Mast Bracket and Velocitek W Bracket
Warranty2 Year

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