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Welcome! Congratulations of your purchase of a gSprint, You have now joined the community of gSprint members who are all benefiting from the most affordable and accurate sprint timing device on the market. At Exsurgo.us we value your feedback, please contact us below with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the gFlight: sales@exsurgo.us...
What’s in the Box? The gSprint is comprised of four wireless bluetooth units (white) Each unit has a silicone protective sleeve that fits snug around each unit (green) Batteries are no longer provided with the units due to shipping restrictions...
Initial Setup Picture 1 is the start gate. This unit has a power Picture 2 is the finish gate. This unit simply acts switch (on / off), a start switch, a reset switch, as a sensor. As you will see in the upcoming and the display screen for time (sec) pages, the sensors are quite small and proper alignment is key for best use...
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Initial Setup The gSprint works by using micro-sensor technology and laser beams so both units on the same end can talk to one another The message (time) is then transmitted via bluetooth to the units on the other end This makes the gSprint a completely...
Proper Linear Alignment- Diagram The (4) gSprint units should be setup in a rectangular shape (linear movement) at the distance you choose. The dotted lines indicate units that are in-line and beams that are lined up. Athlete Display Finish Gate...
Proper Alignment- Start Gate Line up the athlete with the start gate beam. Get as close to the sensors beam as possible without setting the timer off. If the timer is set off on accident, you will have to walk through the finish gate’s beam to reset the timer, or push the reset button.
Proper Alignment- Finish Gate Have the athlete run completely through the finish gate Stopping right at the finish gate will not yield a “true” sprint time...
Setup Options- Tripod Placement Two tripods are included in the gSprint package (an additional two can be purchased) Tripods should be setup on the same side (either start or finish) The other two gSprint units (non-tripod) should be placed flat on the ground...
Performance Metrics The gSprint will provide you with one metric: Time (seconds) Time will continuously run on the start gate display unit until the beam is crossed on the finish gate, or the reset button is pushed...
Best Practices - Review The gSprint needs to be lined up properly (sensors facing each other) The gSprint needs 12 AAA batteries, 3 in each unit to function The gSprint’s sensors need to be free of all obstructions Tripod placement is different for ground vs. standing starts...
(30-60 m) Acceleration Testing- set the gSprint start gates up at the start of the athlete’s starting stance (0 m), and the finish gates at 30 m, record and...
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Percent Drop-Offs (Fatigability)- percent drop-offs in velocity can be assessed using the gSprint, first obtain a baseline velocity for the day, next have the athlete sprint before each set of a given exercise, if their velocity...
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Athlete Testing & Tracking Agility Testing- the gSprint is not limited to solely linear sagittal plane movements, agility testing can be setup (example right), incorporate the gSprint gates in whichever drill you want to test (i.e. juking, close-out drill) Finish Gate...
Additional Gates Additional gates can be purchased to record splits, in order to record time at different distances in the same sprint Time Split 1 Time Split 2 Total Time 20 m 40 m 60 m Athlete Start Gate Additional Additional Finish Gate Gate...
The gSprint is a simple and easy to use product. If you are having trouble with your gSprint simply turn the power off on all units, and turn it back on If you have a false start and the timer on the start gate begins before the...
Frequently Asked Questions Is there an app for the gSprint? - An app is in the works, however until then the “HM10 Bluetooth Serial Pro” app can be purchased to record athlete’s times How much will shipping cost? - Find out...
Warranty The gSprint has a warranty against production defects. If you receive the gSprint and it doesn't turn on, we will take back the old one and send a new one once we go through troubleshooting. The warranty will be voided if the gSprint is broken through misuse.
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Thank You For Choosing the gSprint Get Social With Us! User Manual Creator: Drake Berberet, @strength2.speed...
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