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roadkingpuck 
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 Topic: Speedo calibratingPosted: October-18-2005 at 1:08pm |
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I have seen a couple posts regarding calibrating speedos with hand-held GPS units. How exactly do you do that?
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79nautique
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Posted: October-19-2005 at 6:28am |
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depends on the type of GPS and how quick/frequent it samples. the hand held ones are not as good as the larger models. Also the accuracy of the speedo will vary some at different speeds. For instance I adjusted mine with a pretty decent GPS and set it while crusing at around 35 mph but when at WOT the speedo would be 3-5 mph low from 40-50 mph on the gps but be right on at 25-40 mph.
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David F
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Posted: October-19-2005 at 9:23am |
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Here is a thought for those that wakeboard AND ski. Using a GPS, calibrate each speedo differently. One for typical wakeboarding speeds and the other for typical skiing speeds.
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bkhallpass
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Posted: October-20-2005 at 12:45am |
That's a really good idea David. Would have come in handy on my old SN. For those wakeboarders who have a few extra bucks, I highly recommend the perfect pass as well. BKH |
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David F
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Posted: October-20-2005 at 8:41am |
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I have read that the new perfect pass pro's have multiple set points that can be named. I think the intent is for different skiers (input name of skier), but certainly can be used and named for "wakeboard" and "ski", etc.
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I am not a good enough skier to warrant the investment of PP. My friend can usually give me a good pull the old fashioned way 
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bkhallpass
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Posted: October-20-2005 at 11:45pm |
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Hey David,
I'm not much for perfect pass when free skiing either. They're almost essential these days for pulling tournaments. However, what I like best is the wakeboard mode. Just maintains a constant speed. A lot of people have trouble maintaining speed at the slower wakeboard speeds, and often take the boat off plane. Now almost anyone can pull the wakeboarding. I believe the new PPs allow you to put in several names with the individual's preferred speed, weight, etc. The top of the line PP has the comp mode where you put in a whole bunch of factors, the rpm mode, and wakeboard or constant speed mode. I have the wakeboard pro which only has the rpm and constant speed (and cost quite a bit less as well). I lived without it for years, but I'm glad I've got it now. BKH |
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