Category
Boat sports
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
In water sports, where accurate biomechanical measurement in situ is difficult, ergometers are frequently used to test athletes. Many kayak ergometer designs involve a bungee to assist in returning the athlete/paddle to the correct position for the next stroke. The study’s aim was to investigate the effect of bungee tension on the ergometermeasured maximal power-velocity profile of three experienced male kayak athletes. Bungee tension influenced the power-velocity profile, reducing peak power measured by up to 328.4 W from optimal to least optimal tension. Athlete’s anecdotally preferred feel tensions may be optimal, thus these tensions should be considered in investigating power-related factors.
Recommended Citation
Shin, Catherine; Willmott, Alexander P.; Mullineaux, David R.; and Worsfold, Paul
(2017)
"THE EFFECT OF BUNGEE TENSION ON POWER PROFILING IN KAYAK ERGOMETRY,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 35:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol35/iss1/7
