The popular SPRINT EIGHT timer can be started by a transducer that is
attached to the gun. How would you classify performances that are timed with
this system, hand or FAT ?
Ed Prytherch
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From: "Dan Kaplan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: t-and-f: inaccurate consistency (hand timing)
> --- bobhersh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > The auto timer has virtually zero reaction time at either end. It
> > starts simultaneously with the firing of the gun and records the exact
> > instant the runner reaches the finish line.
>
> But the rules state that an athlete cannot start simultaneously with the
> firing of the gun, so why should the timing system record that duration?
> That's why I say a hand time seems more indicative of what was actually
> run, assuming the hand timing is done well.
>
> > (I realize I've repeated myself a bit, but maybe that's what it takes to
> > get extra credit.) :-)
>
> If nothing else, you get points for trying!
>
> Dan
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