====== Exercise Equipment ======

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===== Paddle Ergometers =====

  * [[https://youtu.be/BQVnigujR-o|How to Erg Video]]
  * [[:races:erg_racing|Erg Racing]]
  * **Brands (prices listed are probably out of date)**
      * [[https://dansprint.com/vare-kategori/dansprint-ergometer/|Dansprint]] dominant system world-wide. Danish. €3450 Eur. many options incl. computer. High quality, durability suited for heavy use. Reference: Ben Fast. Dansprint also makes an erg that converts between kayak and canoe styles.
        * [[https://paddle-lab.com/nelo-dansprint-basic-platform.html|Nelo seat platform for Dansprint]]
      * [[https://kayakfirst.com/en/|KayakFirst]] Hungarian based, Kayak ergometer €1399 Eur. Also have SUP and canoe ergometers. Website can be flaky [[https://www.facebook.com/kayakfirst|Facebook]]
      * **KayakPro**  earlier version was the "Speedstroke" U.S. $2650 U.S. many options incl. computer. High quality, durability suited for heavy use. References: E. Borgnes, L. Goolsby.
        * [[https://www.kayakpro.com/kayakcanoe/|Compact]] Compactible for easier storage/space management
        * [[https://surfskiracing.org/2010/01/the-speedstroke-gym-by-erik-borgnes/|Review of the old Speedstroke]] Erik Borgnes
        * <del>Speedstroke Pro</del>  full length fixed (no longer in production)
        * [[https://www.kayakpro.com/xeon/|Xeon]] Latest compact design
      * [[https://olddanube.com/shop/|Old Danube]] canoe and kayak ergs
      * <del>[[https://paddleone.com/|Paddle One ]]</del> Web site down? and out? $1,575 Canadian. Stop watch/Speedometer - no computer. Durable but not as realistic of a paddling motion. Reference: R. Dustin
      * [[https://polledokayak.com/kayak-ergometro-polledo/|Polledo Ergometer]] Spain (we don't know anything about this one)
      * [[https://stroke2max.com/|Stroke2Max]] $1139 US dollars. South African Co.
      * [[https://vasatrainer.com/|Vasa]] discontinued their paddle ergometer, but we have heard of DIY'ers modifying their swim ergos into paddle ergos
        * [[https://youtu.be/kW0iSOvdGlg|Vasa Technique and Training Video]]
      * <del>[[https://www.weba-sport.com/en/|Weba Sport Ergometer]]</del>Web site also seems verschwunden Austria, price ?, swiveling seat

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===== Specialty Paddle Ergs =====

  * **Inertial Ergs**
      * [[https://paddle-lab.com/rsp-inertial-machine.html|Nelo/RSP]] (It's our impression that the Nelo Powerhouse cockpit can be used with their stand and the RSP inertial machine) [[https://youtu.be/N9jkjkDityg|video of fixed cockpit setup]]
      * [[https://www.traininginparadise.eu/rsp/#models|RSP]]
  * **Moving Seat**
      * [[https://www.kayakpro.com/catchforce/|Catchforce Ergometer]] KayakPro (~$1100 US) - one side at a time catch and stroke specific strengthening
      * [[https://www.nelo.eu/powerhouse/|Nelo Powerhouse ]][[https://youtu.be/_T-siJTtmzc|video]] (~$1200 Euro) variety of resistance options with paddle or straps w/ handles
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===== DIY or Mod Kits =====

Use your imagination like makers of the Dragon Boat dry land erg in [[https://www.facebook.com/reel/468553049637382|this facebook video]]

  * **Canoe/Kayak Paddle Ergs**
      * **modified from Concept 2 Rowing Ergometer**
        * **Paddlesport **US
          * <del>[[https://www.paddlesporttraining.com/kayak-paddling-adapter/|Kayak Adapter Kit]]</del>They no longer seem to be making this one
          * [[https://www.paddlesporttraining.com/canoe-paddling-adapter/|Canoe Adapter Kit]] * [[https://surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/20421-opinions-on-paddlesport-systems-kayak-adapter-for-concept2-ski-erg.html|Surfski.info discussion]] (remember - they just make the canoe adapter now)
        * **KaHa **Australia
          * [[https://kahapaddletrainer.com/|KaHa Canoe Adapter]]
      * **modified from Nordic Track**
        * [[https://davethekayaker.com/2020/02/03/home-made-kayak-ergometer-from-nordic-track-ski-machine/|DavetheKayaker Instructions]]
        * [[https://jacobselander.com/fun/kayakerg/|Jacob Selander Instructions]]
      * **modified from Vasa Swim Erg**
        * ??
  * **Dragon/Canoe**
      * [[https://www.hornetwatersports.com/blogs/news/backyard-dragon-boating|Canoe Tank]] (shows 1 side, so described as for Dragon Boats - but you could make 2 tanks or turn around to practice other side?)
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===== Paddle Tanks =====

  * **Retail**
      * [[https://olddanube.com/product/old-danube-canoe-kayak-paddle-tank/|Old Danube]] web site says this is for C2 and K2, but (sales page says and) the photos look like it can be fitted for more paddlers
  * **Public Tanks**
      * [[https://youtu.be/sX1MT007JpA|Welland Canada]]
      * [[https://www.trentu.ca/athletics/programs/carol-love-rowing/paddling-tank|Trent University]] Ontario, Canada
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===== Paddling Hybrids =====

  * [[http://www.kayakpro.com/paddle-trike/|Dragon Bike]] - since KayakPro never updated their "pre-order" page from 2015, it would seem like this one did not get off the ground?

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