Category: Knowledge

March 14, 2024

What is Telemetry Testing

Telemetry is the automatic measurement and wireless transmission of data from remote sources. In general, telemetry works in the following way: Sensors at the source measure physical data, such as what happens to the boat while paddling as pitch, roll and strokes. Electronic devices then send this data to an external computer that processes allowing […]

February 28, 2024

Why Should I Use a Footstrap

ADVANTAGES/GOALS OF USING A FOOTSTRAP No one can be too sure when the use of straps started, but the old-school paddlers will remember using all kinds of gadgets from broomsticks to car seat belts. The main target of the foot strap is to hold the feet close to the footrest, with that “hold” the paddler […]

February 7, 2024

The Advantages of Rotating Seat

The rotating seat became known soon after it was developed in Australia, patented by MAX Kayaks, as many of their top paddlers used it in the early 2000s. All athletes who use or used the rotating seat agree about its advantages: Improve technique: Rotating seats allow paddlers to engage their body rotation more effectively in […]

January 12, 2024

Rudders & CFD Analysis

Nelo offers a variety of sprint rudders, designed with different purposes and behaviours in mind. but one thing remains the same across the board: they are all optimized to be as efficient as possible, with the perfect balance between directional control and reduced drag. We have done extensive CFD analysis to the rudder range to […]

January 5, 2024

11 Seconds

Did you know that the average time difference or gap over a 500-meter distance between a Men’s K1 and a Women’s K1 is approximately 11 seconds? Additionally, you should know that using the Paddle Lab Boat Mini Resistor, like the one showcased at https://paddle-lab.com/paddle-lab-boat-resistor-1.html, you can neutralize this time difference. By employing this small resistor, […]

October 19, 2023

What is the Interboat Speed Calculator?

Have you ever found yourself wondering how your efforts would be in a different boat? Or perhaps you’ve considered the disparity in performance between you and your training partner.Paddling is a complex activity, and understanding the intricacies of speed and skill can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve developed a useful tool that can provide […]

February 23, 2023

The 10 Nelo Sustainability Goals

Sustainability at Nelo M.A.R Kayaks it’s about development based on three vertices: economic, environmental and social. Initiatives to deliver value to all stakeholders, not just for today but mainly for tomorrow. The main goal of aligning this triangle is the conviction that reflects a business activity with reduced impacts on the environment and the community, […]

February 10, 2023

What is Paracanoe

Paracanoe is the canoeing discipline for athletes with an impairment and races are contested by two types of boat: Kayak (K) and Va’a (V). The kayak is propelled by a double-blade paddle, while the va’a is an outrigger canoe which has an ama as a support float and is used with a single-blade paddle. Both […]

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