Pitch Gauge Review
Sykes offers four different gauges for measuring stretcher and oarlock angles including our own unit made here in the Sykes factory. All the gauges can be zeroed to take into account the angle the boat is sitting at, especially if the angle is not square. A pitch gauge is an essential item in any coach or athletes tool box. We have a range to suit all.
Below is a review for the RS-Sport Digital Pitchmeter ($55.00).
Specifications:
- Measuring range: +180 degrees, -180 degrees.
- Resolution 0.1 degree
- Repeatability +/- 0.1 degree
- Waterproof
- Dimensions 51mm x 51mm x 32mm
Pitch is an important part of the rigging system of a boat, and it is often feared or overlooked by many coaches. Sykes offer a variety of pitch gauges to assist with measuring pitch on the gate and footstretcher. This pitchmeter is simple, easy to use, and affordable.
RS Sport Digital Pitchmeter, how to use:
- Place the digital pitchmeter in the boat, or other level reference plane
- Push the button: ‘Zero’, so it displays ‘0.0’
- Place against the pin, oarloack or footstretcher board depending on what you are measuring.
- Read the pitch on display
Function Hold button: Push the ‘Hold’ button to freeze the display, so you can take the pitchmeter from the measured plane to read the display easily. To cancel the ‘Hold’ function push the ‘Hold’ function again.
See the R-S Sport Pitchmeter and our other options here.
There is also some brief information on rigging available on our website.
Other Pitch Gauges available from Sykes:
Simple to use pitch gauge for oarlock only.
Simple to use pitch gauge for measuring both oarlock and foot stretcher angles
Active Tools Pitch Gauge $143.00
Simple to use pitch gauge for measuring both oarlock and foot stretcher angles
For further information on Pitch Gauges, please contact us.