Test: Product of the week - SpeedCoach SUP

The "Speedcoach SUP"from Nielsen-Kellermann stands out from the usual training computers, which can usually be attached to the wrist in some way, due to its size. This device is mounted exclusively "on board" using an angled bracket so that you can look exactly vertically at the large display while paddling. Only a flat plate with a Velcro connection is glued on, the angled holder can be removed for transport. The Velcro is bombproof, but an additional securing device is still useful and is included in the scope of delivery. We mounted the device a little too far back, so you should pay attention to where you cross the bow with the paddle before sticking it on. The valuable electronic helper is protected(without heart rate 377 Euro)thanks to shock-absorbing rubber protection. On the water, you can easily see four different values at any time, for example your speed, the distance travelled, the time or average speeds. The manufacturer specifies five location measurements per second, which is more frequent than most GPS watches and the displayed values appear plausible and reproducible over a longer test period, which is not always the case with simple smartphone apps. And what is the benefit? Firstly, you can see your training progress in black and white. This is the only way to plan training, ideally in combination with heart rate measurement. But it is also often useful to see your speed during a race. If you ride alone, your frequency, speed or both often drop unnoticed. If you are riding in a draft, you can check whether the train you are on is fast enough.

However, the most important - and most difficult - thing to do in training is not to constantly race after the speed indicator, the fictitious carrot. It is too tempting to beat your personal record from the previous day. However, if you can keep yourself mentally under control, you get a race and training tool that is not cheap but effective. Unfortunately, there are no options for transferring the saved data, which can only be called up for 200 measurement distances in the device. Well likedWhen using the device "live", we liked the fact that the speed values can be displayed with a slight delay so that you can really see the peak at the end of sprints, for example, and don't have to look at the display at maximum load.

Source of supply: Turner Germany