Baller sailworks Posted May 12, 2019 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2019 I see again this year that on coverage Swiss Pro - there is device that measures line tension. I have been trying for some time to find a "workable" strain gauge that we can use in boat to measure / record line tension, but not too successful. To the extent that many of us try to understand and emulate what we see (video etc) the more accomplished skier do, it has certainly occurred to me that knowing how much tension (and where in course that tension develops) could be "enlightening" when comparing what us mortals can and do generate vs the more accomplished skiers that we see as technical "role models". So question: does someone know about the device they are using at Swiss Pro?; available to public?; or alternative? I know there was a strain gauge that crew making "West Coast Slalom" used, but can't seem to find out about that either:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted May 12, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted May 12, 2019 @sailworks: You could make a Wheatstone bridge and install in a jump switch (or have a local HS kid make you one in a shop class). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatstone_bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sailworks Posted May 13, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted May 13, 2019 @DW .. thanks for comment / suggestion. I’m really looking for info on the gizmo they are using at Swiss Pro (this year and last). Looks like it should be commercially available !??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted May 13, 2019 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2019 https://swissproslalom.com/officials Ed Roberts should know the details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller herseyj Posted November 5, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 5, 2021 Did you ever find the device they are using at the tournaments to get the line tension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sailworks Posted November 6, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 Nope … still interested! No response here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted November 6, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 @TonyLightfoot might know. I think TWBC has the line tension on some of their recent broadcasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sailworks Posted November 6, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 Thanks -- Yup, seen it there also - but have no idea how to get one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Broussard Posted November 6, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 @sailworks It is my understanding that the unit used by TWBC was custom built by Vince (owner of TWBC) or he had someone build it for him. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BobF Posted November 6, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 Something like THIS would likely work, but it ain't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sailworks Posted November 6, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 Thanks! I have something like what you show. It works .. not too well. Doesn’t it seem like this information would be of considerable interest to skiers working to improve? Just seems like other BOSers would have working instrument!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller keithh2oskier Posted November 6, 2021 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2021 Not sure how it would improve your skiing to know a peak pull. There would be almost no consistency between different people as an individuals size and strength could have significant differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller sailworks Posted November 7, 2021 Author Baller Share Posted November 7, 2021 Well if I can only generate 1/3 the line tension of my mentor at given line and speed .. . there is little hope that fiddling with other nuances of technique is going to allow me to replicate his / her performance. I would know that ultimately have to come close to generating similar load if hope to be successful?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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