Originally Posted by
carleton
Also be wary of radio signal systems. These are usually made for timing distance runners in training. They work by the runner (wearing a transmitter) entering within x meters of the receiver. I think the margin of error can be significant. Not to mention radio signals (i.e. Bluetooth) being finicky.
Progression/regression in a flying 200M is measured within tenths of a second. If the margin of error is higher than that, then the system is useless.
Yes, I guess that's what I'm really trying to ascertain. I remember (I'll look up) a Free Lap tutorial on YT showcasing the unit with BMX bikes. Their advertising accuracy within hundredths of a second. To me I thought it would make a good backup for hand timers. We want it for training trials legitimacy. If the margin of error is significant then I don't think it would be very useful.
Thanks for your input. Also, I wish I could hit 42.5 mph.