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Gen 3.1 & 3.2
Gen 3.1 & 3.2
  • Introduction
  • Kayak
    • Assemble your power meter
    • Configure your power meter
      • Blade tip to hand distances
      • Blade tip to blade tip distance
      • Blade twist
      • Blade type attached to shaft
      • Left blade tip to LED distance
  • Canoe/Dragon Boat/SUP
    • Assemble your power meter (Gen 3.1)
    • Assemble your power meter (Gen 3.2)
    • Configure your power meter
      • Blade tip to hand distances
      • Blade type attached to shaft
      • Blade tip to LED distance
      • Shaft to handle offset distance
  • General
    • Battery Charging
    • Clamp Adjustment
    • Web Bluetooth App
    • Zero Offset Calibration
      • How to perform a Zero Offset calibration
    • Scale Factor Calibration
      • N channel Scale Factor calibration
      • O channel Scale Factor calibration
    • Updating Firmware
      • How to update the power meter firmware using the Web Browser
      • Latest firmware version
    • Real-time Data
      • How to pair with your device
    • High Speed Data
      • How to start/stop recording High Speed Data
      • How to download High Speed Data (ANT)
      • How to download High Speed Data (Automatic Script) - Experimental
      • How to view High Speed Data
    • Deep Sleep
    • GPS Sync Box
    • Metrics
      • Power
      • Force
    • Upgrade Description
    • Manufacturer's Warranty
    • Troubleshooting
      • High Speed Data Recording Fault
    • Shaft & Blade Sizing
    • Connections using hot melt glue
  • Training Guide
    • Functional Threshold Power
    • Power Zones
    • Fitness Tracking
    • Optimum Cadence
    • Technique Efficiency
    • Training to improve 30 second or 1 minute Power
    • Training to improve 4 minute Power
    • Training to improve Functional Threshold Power
    • Training to improve Endurance
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Power

A power meter measures the power applied to the paddle by the athlete. By doing this, the power value represents the work rate of the paddler (Watts), and provides a direct measure of the athlete's intensity.

Understanding that the power value is measured in this way is important: The power value includes both the productive and unproductive power generated in a single value. In other words, not all of the power applied to the paddle will result in forward propulsion of the boat. A higher power value does not guarantee increased boat speed.

The primary use of a power meter, in a sporting application, is to measure the intensity of the athlete, in this case, the rate of energy production of the paddler. This direct measure of intensity is important for setting training levels, tracking fitness development, improving efficiency and race planning.

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