Glue it up
Mount the BASE on the shaft between grip and blade.
Paddlemate
Smart training partner on water. Measure power, force and boat movements — watch live data, then analyse the detailed recordings.
Track and analyze
Built for kayak, canoe, SUP, dragonboat, surfski and rowing — from junior athletes to Olympic coaches.
Pulling forceSymmetry & distance per stroke
Watt & paceStroke rate and power
GPSDistance and speed
Heart rateBluetooth HR straps
Live streamCoach telemetry live over the internet
Sensors
POD on the paddle, TRACKER on the boat — modular and portable.
POD + BASE
BASE glues to the shaft and stores calibration. POD snaps in and streams force, stroke rate and symmetry over Bluetooth.
TRACKER
Crew-boat ready: up to 8 Bluetooth devices, Garmin connectivity, and live coach telemetry over the internet — anywhere with mobile coverage, no shore antenna.
DOCK
Charge and carry the POD via USB-C — about 1 hour to full, ~5 hours on water. Included with POD Pro.
How to use
Glue, wait, calibrate — then pull.
Wait 5 minutes
Let the adhesive set before calibration.
Calibrate
Follow the app with a known weight on the paddle.
Pull
Snap in the POD and head for the water.
Application
Two software platforms — matched to your hardware. No subscription tiers; choose POD Pro / TRACKER or POD Nano.
POD Pro and TRACKER run on the PRO platform with 100 Hz data. POD Nano uses a lighter 1 Hz stack — watch-first feedback with web tools and Garmin / Apple Watch apps.
PRO platform
POD Pro & TRACKER ecosystem
- 100 Hz high-resolution data
- Web portal
- iOS app
- Android app
- Garmin app
- Online analysis tools
Nano platform
POD Nano ecosystem
- 1 Hz data
- Web tools
- Garmin datafield
- Apple Watch application
PRO system
Included with POD Pro / TRACKER — training log, coaching, live data and analysis.
Training log
Every session is recorded and traceable — measure objectively and track progress over time.
Coach & athlete profiles
Share data with your coach so they can follow results week to week and shape better training plans.
Live metrics on water
See sport-specific numbers in real time on phone or TRACKER — force, pace, stroke rate and more.
High-resolution force curves
Inspect every stroke’s force curve after training for technique and symmetry work.
Team boat sync
Measure multiple seats together and review synchronized data in one view.
Web analysis & export
Open sessions in the portal, dig into graphs, upload lactate tests and export data.
Also in PRO
- 100 Hz sampling
- Average / peak pulling force (N)
- High-resolution force curves per stroke (100 Hz)
- Time, distance, speed, pace
- Stroke rate & distance per stroke
- Heart rate, calories & training zones
- Live data from water*
- Team boat synchronization*
- Coach ↔ athlete access
- Garmin connectivity
- Lactate test upload & data export
- PaddleMate web analysis
* Live data and team boat sync need a phone on board or a TRACKER.
Shop
POD Pro, POD Nano and TRACKER. On POD Pro pick Kayak or Canoe / SUP — we specifically recommend our sensors for SUP.
Bundles
Two separate kits: Canoe / SUP (1× POD) and Kayak (2× POD). Add optional 4G internet on either bundle.
Tools
Browser tools for analysis, calibration and session review.
Portal
Sign in to download sessions, review training history and manage athlete data from the web.
Open ↗Stroke Analyser
Upload a portal CSV and dig into high-definition force strokes — detect pulls and inspect left/right curves.
Open ↗FTP Calculator
Upload a FIT from a hard ~20-minute effort, select the window, and compute FTP plus training zones for Garmin.
Open ↗FIT to Video
Overlay Garmin/FIT metrics on race or training footage in the browser, sync the timeline, and export MP4/WebM.
Open ↗FIT Merge
Merge up to 10 athletes who trained together into one FIT using overlapping wall-clock time (crew / group sessions).
Open ↗Nano Calibration
Bluetooth calibrate POD Nano on the shaft (unload / ~10 kg load) and set stroke length for your sport.
Open ↗Endorsed on water
Coaches and athletes using objective stroke data.
Distributors
Real world map — partner countries in brand cyan. Hover one to focus it and open the distributor card.
About
From lab-grade measurement to open water — built so every paddler can use it.
Attila Schulcz
Founder & CEO · professional developer
I am a professional electronics and software developer. With a dedicated team and manufacturing partners we ship multiple hardware and software projects — Paddlemate is one of our flagship products.
The crown jewel is kayak–canoe: we took laboratory-grade force and motion measurement out of the lab and onto open water, designed so juniors, clubs and Olympic-level athletes can all use the same system without a specialist engineer onshore.
My wife raced for the national kayak team and now coaches young athletes. The daily demands she saw on the water shaped Paddlemate — objective stroke data for technique, training load and coaching decisions, including SUP and other paddle sports worldwide.
FAQ
Product, troubleshooting and purchasing — from the original site.
Product and service
How long does the installation take?
Installation takes approximately 15 minutes, depending on your paddle. It is then recommended to wait 1 hour for the glue to dry. Finally, there is the calibration process, which takes around 5 minutes and is a two-man job.
Why should I use the special superglue inside the box?
The added adhesive ensures that the system can measure the blade’s bending and perform the calculations.
What weight should I use during the calibration process?
Depending on the diameter of the paddle, 10 kg or 15 kg is recommended (same in lb is written out). Kayak, canoe, SUP, dragonboat paddle: 10 kg; rowing scull: 10 kg; rowing: 15 kg.
How waterproof is the product?
When connected, the BASE and POD are protected against water and foreign body ingress to IP66. POD must not be used alone under water when switched on because it will lead to corrosion of the connector.
How many months/years is the warranty valid?
The product comes with a two-year guarantee.
What kinds of maintenance are required?
General cleaning is recommended after each workout, depending on where the product is used. If used in salt water, wash the product with running or tap water at the end of the workout and dry it with a towel. See the User Guide included in the set for details.
How do you transport the PaddleMate system?
It is not recommended that you disconnect the BASE from the shaft as this may damage the product casing or electronics. If you decide to disassemble the BASE, refer to the User Guide. You can move the POD to another BASE freely if several paddles/oars have a BASE.
Can I replace the POD to another paddle or oar?
Yes. You can move the POD to another BASE freely. The BASE stores the blade-specific parameters.
Can more than one athlete use the same POD if they share it?
Our regulations currently allow a POD to be used by a maximum of two paddles. For individual assessment and cooperation at association level, please contact us.
On which devices and operating systems can I use the application?
Android 12 or newer and iOS 15 or newer. The device requires Bluetooth with a minimum BLE version 4.0.
What languages is the application available in?
Currently English and Hungarian; more languages will follow.
What metrics does it measure?
Pulling force magnitude, detailed pulling force curve, speed, pace, stroke rate, pull length, heart rate, and zones.
Can I connect my heart rate monitor into the system?
Yes — any Bluetooth-compatible heart rate strap that can connect to the phone.
How fast does it measure? What is the sample rate?
The system takes 100 force samples per second to ensure accurate measurement.
How do I re-charge my POD?
Place the POD in the DOCK charger. Details are in the User Guide included in the set.
How long does it take to re-charge?
Up to 1 hour to charge to 100%.
How long does its battery charge last?
You can record 5–6 hours of training with a fully charged product, depending on environmental conditions.
Where can I test the product in person?
During the competition season we are present at several European and World Championships. Contact us by email and we will arrange a time and location.
How do you get live coach telemetry without a shore antenna?
TRACKER streams live coach telemetry over the mobile internet (4G). The coach watches on a phone or laptop anywhere with coverage — no shore radio, Wi‑Fi bridge or LoRa antenna to set up. Range follows the mobile network, not a fixed radio link of a few hundred metres.
Who is PaddleMate for — only elite athletes?
No. The same system serves juniors, club amateurs, SUP paddlers, dragonboat crews and Olympic-level athletes. Choose POD Nano for everyday training feedback or POD Pro / TRACKER when you need high-resolution force curves and live coaching.
Troubleshooting
The phone can’t find the PODs — what should I do?
Check that the POD is turned on and that your phone’s Bluetooth is on. If the POD is already connected to another device, disconnect it first. If you still can’t resolve it, contact us by email or WhatsApp.
The phone does not record the path.
Check your phone’s GPS / location settings. The app needs location data.
The system does not record the pulling force.
Keep the phone within Bluetooth range of the POD and check that the POD LED is blinking blue (active data connection). Clean the contacts between POD and BASE if needed — see the User Guide.
The pulling force is inaccurate.
Check and clean the connectors between POD and BASE. Re-calibrate the paddle if there is a large deviation from previously recorded data.
The pulling force curves don’t seem right.
Check and clean the connectors between the POD and the BASE according to the User Guide.
The POD blinks red when attached into the BASE.
Check and clean the connectors between POD and BASE. Re-calibrate the paddle if values still look off.
Purchasing
How much does the PaddleMate system cost?
Check the current prices in our shop.
How much is shipping?
Delivery cost depends on the destination country. Current shipping options appear at checkout.
What is the warranty policy?
If the product is not physically damaged, it is covered by a two-year warranty.
If I buy more than one box, can I get a discount?
For a special offer on multiple products, contact us at info@thepaddlemate.com.
As a kayaker or sculling athlete, do I need two POD units?
Yes. Kayak and scull athletes need two sensors (one per side) — choose the Kayak option on POD Pro.
Where can I buy it offline?
Find resellers under Distributors on this site. You can meet them in person or at competitions by appointment.
Contact
Questions, spare BASE parts or how the system works — we are happy to help.
Or email us directly:contact@thepaddlemate.com
The PaddleMate LTD.
2600 Vác, Szent-Györgyi Albert u. 1., Hungary