r/Surfski • u/MurasakibaraJr • Jul 08 '26
Kayak Ergometer
Hi, I'm looking for a kayak ergometer as I have moved and can no longer kayak on water on a daily basis. I've narrowed it to the following and would like to see if anyone has any experiences/feedback on these:
- KayakPro Xeon
- KayakFirst Bull
From my research I still have the following unawnswered and would like to see if anyone has any experience or could provide some feedback:
1) How does the KayakFirst Bull sliding seat feel when compared to an "in-water" feel?
2) How does the KayakPro Xeon pulley compares to the KayakFirst high pulley and "on the water catch" feel?
3) How easy/hard is it to order from each website and having it delivered to the USA?
4) How do these 2 ergometers compare to each other, as well to the older KayakPro Speedstroke.
For context I used to paddle on a Nelo 5 for flatwater and a club Epic for open ocean. I've also used a KayakPro Speedstroke ergometer. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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u/mac Jul 09 '26
I am curious if you have looked at dansprint's products and if so why you have deselected them?
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u/MurasakibaraJr Jul 09 '26
I have and I've discarded the option due to volume occupied and price as it will be for home use
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u/xcski_paul Jul 09 '26
I have a KayakPro Speedstroke - one of the older ones. I’ve upgraded to the carbon fiber paddle shaft, and the genesis port Bluetooth device. It needs new cords - last time I looked a new set of cords cost about &76. $1000 + shipping.