Exsurgo gFlight V2 User Manual

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Page 2 You have now joined the community of gFlight members who are all benefiting from the most affordable and accurate jump 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...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents What’s in the Box? …………………………………...1 Ground Contact Time ……………………..………..12 Initial Setup …………………………………………...2 Reactive Strength Index …………………..……….13 Proper Jump Alignment ………………………..4 gFlight Best Practices - Review …………...……...14 Proper Landing Alignment …………………………..5 Athlete Testing & Tracking ………………...……….15 gFlight App ………………………………………..…..6 Third Party Testing ………………………...………..18 Basic App Guide ………………………………….…..7 Troubleshooting ………………………………..…...20 Basic App Guide - Storage ………………………….9...
Page 4: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box? The gFlight is comprised of two wireless bluetooth units (white) Each unit has a silicone protective sleeve that fits snug around each unit (red) Batteries are no longer provided do to shipping restrictions...
Page 5: Initial Setup
Initial Setup Picture 1 is the display component. This Picture 2 simply acts as a sensor. As you will component has a power switch (on / off), see in the upcoming pages, the sensors are the display screen for jump metrics and a quite small and proper alignment is key for sensor best use...
Page 6 Initial Setup The gFlight V2 works by using micro-sensor technology and laser beams so both units can talk to one another, making the gFlight V2 a completely wireless device Distances of up to 19-feet can be used with full battery power...
Page 7: Proper Jump Alignment
Proper Jump Alignment Line up your pinky toes with the sensors. You may want to take a small hop before you take your first jump. This will test to make sure the sensors are lined up properly and the metrics are appearing on the display unit The gFlight’s sensors need to be free of all obstructions...
Page 8: Proper Landing Alignment
Proper Landing Alignment Landings need to be consistent. If you land outside of the sensors, the jump will not register. We have found that a couple of practice jumps or adding a visual landing marker can help limit the error. Optimal Landing Not Optimal Landing...
Page 9: Gflight App
Welcome - gFlight App First download the “gTechAMS” app in the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store iOS download here Android download here Bluetooth Pairing - make sure the gFlight is within range and your phone’s bluetooth is turned on, open up the app and click on “tap to connect device”, the app will begin to scan for available devices, click your device, once paired the app will take you to the data recording screen...
Page 10: Basic App Guide
Basic App Guide Click to begin Once the athlete is in proper position, Choose your click record device...
Page 11 Basic App Guide Find athlete’s file Type in athlete’s under “LOGS” name Average metrics for all jumps Metrics for each jump Click to save jumps...
Page 12: Basic App Guide - Storage
Basic App Guide - Storage Here you can store all of your athlete’s jumps under “LOGS”...
Page 13: Performance Metrics
gFlight Performance Metrics The gFlight will provide you with 4 metrics: IN = Jump Height in Inches CM = Jump Height in Centimeters GCT = Ground Contact Time (ms) RSI = Reactive Strength Index Each metric will be explained in depth on the following pages.
Page 14: Jump Height
Jump Height The gFlight measures the time the athlete is in air. Time in air is measured in milliseconds (ms). It is measured from the time the athletes foot leaves the sensor’s beam to when it comes back into contact with the sensor’s beam (beam disruption).
Page 15: Ground Contact Time
Ground Contact Time (GCT) GCT is the length of time one’s feet are on the ground preceding the jump. This metric is typically only useful for continuous movements (i.e depth jumps, hops, or bounds). GCT will not be useful for a single jump. Drop Jump...
Page 16: Reactive Strength Index
Reactive Strength Index (RSI) RSI is derived from ground contact time (GCT) and jump height. It is a composite score used to measure the level of “reactive strength”. Typically a higher RSI will yield a more explosive athlete It was developed at the Australian Institute of Sport and more information can be easily found on the web (link below).
Page 17: Gflight Best Practices - Review
gFlight Best Practices - Review The gFlight is best used indoors (no sun interference from outside) The gFlight needs to be lined up properly (sensors facing each other) The gFlight metrics will be best if landings and takeoffs are controlled. The gFlight needs 6 AAA batteries, 3 in each unit to function The gFlight’s sensors need to be free of all obstructions...
Page 18: Athlete Testing & Tracking
Athlete Testing & Tracking Vertical Jump Testing- the gFlight can be used as a simple and effective way to assess an athlete’s vertical jump; daily, weekly, or monthly, you get to decide Readiness Testing- daily readiness testing can be done using the gFlight, simply record the athlete’s jump height or RSI and track trends over time , this can tell you if the athlete is in a “ready to train”...
Page 19 Athlete Testing & Tracking Force-Velocity Profile Testing- using the JB Morin Force-Velocity profile generator (or other FVP generator) you can input jump height into the data sheet, along with other anthropometric measurements the generator will tell you if your athlete is force, or velocity deficient to help the coach build a better, more individualized program Percent Drop-Offs (Fatigability)- percent drop-offs in jump height can be assessed using the gFlight, first obtain a baseline jump height for the day,...
Page 20 Athlete Testing & Tracking Power Test- this test is used to determine an athlete’s ability to produce and maintain power, this can be done via a simple power maintenance calculation Have the athlete jump 15 consecutive times, record each jump with the gFlight app. Take the average of the first 5 jumps (J1) and the average of the last 5 jumps (J2) Power Maintained (PM %) = J2 / J1 This percentage represents the athlete’s ability to maintain power overtime...
Page 21: Third Party Testing
Third Party Testing - Force Plate The gFlight has proven time and time again to be a valid and reliable product. When compared to state-of-the-art force plates the average difference is 1.03 cm Click here to see the study...
Page 22 Third Party Testing - Reliability The gFlight has been compared to the industry standard of force plates to validate the accuracy and reliability of jump height. gFlight was on average less than a 1 cm difference in jump height over the course of 200 jumps over ten days.
Page 23: Troubleshooting
If you are still having trouble connecting to the app, check to make sure that your phone’s bluetooth is turned on and is within range If problems persist, please contact support@exsurgo.zendesk.com...
Page 24: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Where can I access the assessment sheets to test my athletes? - The assessment sheets can be downloaded here How much will shipping cost? - Find out here Does the gFlight measure force? - No it does not measure force, more information here.
Page 25: Specifications
gFlight Specifications Measurement Specifications Technical Specifications Optimal Distance 36” inches Battery (6) AAA Maximum Distance 19-feet Interface Bluetooth Weight (display) Weight (sensor) Dimensions (both)
Page 26: Warranty
Just email us at support@exsurgo.zendesk.com and we will go through the process. Accidents happen and we understand that, but the gFlight is in a highly volatile...
Page 27 Thank You For Choosing the gFlight Get Social With Us! User Manual Creator: Drake Berberet, @strength2.speed...