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StrokeCoach® with Surge Rate

$199.00
The StrokeCoach with Surge Rate is NK’s most basic performance monitor. View stroke rate, stroke count and elapsed time with no wiring. Just snap the StrokeCoach into a compatible bracket fixed to the boat, turn it on and row.
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SKU
0125
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The StrokeCoach you love, updated with 21st-century technology! The StrokeCoach with Surge Rate provides every StrokeCoach function – stroke rate, stroke count, and elapsed time – with absolutely NO wiring or seat magnet required! NK's proprietary stroke algorithm, combined with a sensitive three-axis accelerometer, gives an immediate accurate stroke rating in any boat – rowing shell, dragon boat, canoe, or kayak – and in any position. The StrokeCoach Surge comes with a convenient "strap-on" mounting dock that makes short work of attaching it to your boat. Have a team boat? No problem! The StrokeCoach with Surge Rate will give you an accurate stroke rate in ANY seat in the boat! And, in response to your requests, we've added a backlight, so no more flashlights during those early morning rows. Our test team of rowers and paddlers have told us loud and clear - this might be the most useful addition to the NK® line ever! The mounting strap is highly-adjustable and designed to quickly secure the unit to a footstretcher plate, cross-brace, wing rigger, bench seat, or a coxswain’s or drummer’s leg. You can also use a traditional T or A bracket with a wireless mounting dock. If you find yourself in a wired boat, the mounting dock can still be used to hold the StrokeCoach with Surge Rate, so even if your club needs to pay a little more attention to their wiring, or the seats have gotten switched around (again), you'll be in business. We're developing additional mounting options as well to ensure we give you a solution for every kind of boat you want to row or paddle.

Want even more functionality? The SpeedCoach GPS can do everything a StrokeCoach can do, plus much more!

Engraving Note: Please make sure that everything is spelled correctly, as your engraved product cannot be returned. All sales are final on engraved products.

What is the difference between the StrokeCoach and the SpeedCoach GPS?

To answer this question, we created the chart below to show all of the features of the StrokeCoach and the SpeedCoach GPS. Make sure that you consider not only where you are in your rowing needs, but where you eventually want to be and what will be required to get there.

Feature StrokeCoach w/ Surge Rate SpeedCoach GPS - Model 2
Stroke Rate
Stroke Count
Elapsed Time (Chronograph)
Auto-Start with First Stroke
Memory Recall
High Contrast Display
Backlight
Lanyard
Protective Rubber Bumper
Zippered Carrying Case
2-Year Limited Warranty
Impeller-Free Split/Speed (GPS)  
Impeller Compatibility  
Distance  
Time of Day  
Rechargeable Battery  
Free Firmware Updates  
Empower Oarlock Compatibility  
Bluetooth Heart Rate Belt Compatibility  
Programmable Interval Workouts  
Bluetooth Data Download to Computer or Phone  
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Specifications
Included in Package
  • Carry Pouch
  • CR2032 Batteries (2)
  • Lanyard
  • Quick-Wrap Mounting Strap
  • Speed/StrokeCoach Protective Bumper
  • StrokeCoach
Water ResistanceWaterproof (IP67, NEMA-6).
MemoryStroke rate and count automatically stored every 10 seconds, up to 1hr
Control Unit Weight3.5 oz (99.2 g) for control unit.
Unit Dimensions 3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8 in (88.9 x 58.42 x 20.32 mm).
BuoyancyFloats
Note: Control unit alone floats. Control unit with bumper and lanyard does not float.
DisplayHigh contrast monochrome LCD
BacklightBlu/green electroluminescent backlight, auto-on
Controls1 buttons with tactile response.
Battery Type2 CR2032 (1 display, 1 backlight).
Battery Life Expectancy175hrs, backlight battery: 20hrs.
Power ConservationAuto-off after 8 minutes of no accelerations or button presses.
CaseInjection-molded polymer case, acrylic lens, injection-molded elastomeric bumper.
Warranty Period2 Year Warranty
Measurements
MetricUnitsRangeNotes
Chronograph 00:00.00 00:00.00 - 59:59.99 Auto roll-over at 1 hour
Stroke Count 000 0 - 999 Rate input from seat sensor, auto start with first stroke, auto roll-over at 1000 strokes
Stroke Rate 000 ½ Rate input from accelerometer, auto start with first stroke

SpeedCoach/StrokeCoach Troubleshooting Documents

Here is guidance on how to submit an order and sending a tax exempt form to apply to that order.

Replacing the Stroke Rate Sensor (HD Harness, Part Number 0214)

Replacing the Stroke Rate Sensor (Legacy Harness, Part Number 0212)

SpeedCoach/StrokeCoach Instruction Manuals

StrokeCoach Instruction Manual

Product Questions

The unit is in STOP or MEMORY mode. Hold the NOT START button for two seconds to reset the unit and clear “STOP”. The unit may not be receiving a “start” signal from the stroke rate sensor.

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Replace your battery (CR2032 Lithium watch battery), following the instructions on page 10. In rare cases, an electrostatic discharge (static electricity “shock”) may cause your display’s unit to go blank. In dry weather, a charge can build up while the unit is being carried in the storage pouch or a pocket and be discharged when the unit is touched or placed on the mounting bracket. If this happens, you can perform a complete reset of your unit as follows:

Open the battery door and remove the battery. Leave the battery out for at least 10 seconds while pressing and holding the button. Release the button and reinstall the battery. The unit should turn on and function normally when you push the button.

If this procedure does not solve the problem, and your unit is more than 2 years old, try replacing the battery.

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To answer this question, we created the chart below to show all of the features of the StrokeCoach, the SpeedCoach GPS, and the SpeedCoach GPS with the additional Training Pack. Make sure that you consider not only where you are in your rowing needs, but where you eventually want to be and what will be required to get there.

Feature StrokeCoach w/ Surge Rate SpeedCoach GPS - Model 2
Stroke Rate
Stroke Count
Elapsed Time (Chronograph)
Auto-Start with First Stroke
Memory Recall
High Contrast Display
Backlight
Lanyard
Protective Rubber Bumper
Zippered Carrying Case
2-Year Limited Warranty
Impeller-Free Split/Speed (GPS)  
Impeller Compatibility  
Distance  
Time of Day  
Rechargeable Battery  
Free Firmware Updates  
Empower Oarlock Compatibility  
Bluetooth Heart Rate Belt Compatibility  
Programmable Interval Workouts  
Bluetooth Data Download to Computer or Phone  
Purchase Now Purchase Now
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