Sunday, September 11, 2016
So motivated by the desire to bring the same technological advances to equestrian sports as to other sports, Seaver set out to provide riders with health and performance monitoring tools. However, there are other connected straps or tools on the market that also want to meet this need. Today we compare Seaver 's products with those of its main competitor: Equisense.
At Seaver, the system is broken down into two products that can be used together to form a pack. At Equisense, they are two separate packs and one cannot be used with the other.
If you purchase the CEEFIT by Seaver, you will get the locomotion data. You can later add a CEEFIT Pulse & ECG which will provide you with data related to your horse's heart rate.
If you choose a Motion from Equisense, you will get the locomotion data. If you have the Motion and want to get the heart rate data, you will have to buy a whole new pack: the Motion S.
Connected objects, trackers or straps are products that require an investment in research and development, both financially and in terms of time, which justifies a base price of around 200€.
The Seaver / Equisense comparison:
Seaver | Equisense | |
Locomotion analysis | CEEFIT 249€ | Motion 199€ |
Locomotion and Cardio | CEEFIT Pulse & ECG 149€ (to be combined with CEEFIT for a total of 398€) | Motion S €399 |
There are various forums or reviews for testimonials and opinions on the reliability of the data.
At Seaver, a scientific validation for the reliability of the heart rate has been published by two independent researchers from theUniversity of Dijon. The Fitness Shape Test, which provides information on the horse's physical condition, was developed with Véronique Billat, a French physiologist, university professor, founder and director of the Laboratory of Integrative Biology of Adaptations to Exercise.
At Equisense, the development of their tools is mentioned on their website as having been subject to validation protocols developed by their team in collaboration with their scientific committee, as well as collaboration with leading research centers.
What will you find in the product box?
Seaver | Equisense | |
CEEFIT VS MOTION | - Wireless charging platform - Tape measure - Silicone clip pliers | - USB cable with adapter - Leather straps and extensions |
CEEFIT PULSE & ECG VS MOTION S | - A set of fasteners - Neutral gel Electrodes are now attached to the product | - USB cable with adapter - Leather straps and extension leads - An electrode - A protective pouch - Neutral gel |
It should be noted that at Seaver, the two products are used together, whereas at Equisense, they are two separate packs.
At Seaver, the CEEFIT is black and the CEEFIT Pulse & ECG is blue.
At Equisense, the sensor is orange and the fasteners can be black or brown.
To better discern which features each company offers, they will be divided into 3 areas: locomotion and speed, jumping and cardio.
To better discern which features each company offers, they will be divided into three areas: locomotion and speed, jumping and cardio.
Locomotion
Seaver | Equisense | |
Trot symmetry | ✓ | ✓ |
Time spent at each speed | ✓ | ✓ |
Analysis Left Right | ✓ | ✓ |
Rebound | ✓ | ✓ |
Cadence | ✓ | ✓ |
Regularity of gait | ✓ | ✓ |
Ratio of left hand to right hand per gait | ✓ | ✓ |
GPS track | ✓ | ✓ |
Distance | ✓ | ✓ |
Speed per gait | ✓ | ✓ |
Elevation gain | ✕ | ✓ |
Speed / Cardio Overlay | ✓ | ✕ |
Number of transitions | ✕ | ✓ |
Jumps
Seaver | Equisense | |
Number of jumps | ✓ | ✓ |
Jump height | ✓ | ✕ |
Jump angle | ✓ | ✕ |
Amplitude of the jump | ✓ | ✕ |
Strike propulsion | ✓ | ✕ |
Upward speed | ✓ | ✕ |
Shift in jump | ✓ | ✕ |
Symmetry of the hind leg thrust | ✓ | ✕ |
Shock absorbed at reception | ✓ | ✕ |
Cadence on approach | ✓ | ✓ |
Pace between each obstacle | ✕ | ✓ |
Number of strides between obstacles | ✕ | ✓ |
Glide time | ✕ | ✓ |
Pathway analysis | ✓ | ✕ |
Cardio
Seaver | Equisense | |
Heart rate | ✓ | ✓ |
Calories burned | ✓ | ✓ |
Training intensity | ✓ | ✓ |
Recovery time | ✓ | ✓ |
Electrocardiogram | ✓ | ✕ |
Fitness Shape Test | ✓ | ✕ |
Resting heart rate | ✓ | ✕ |
Stress assessment | ✓ | ✕ |
Performance V140/V200 | ✓ | ✕ |
Other features
Seaver | Equisense | |
Exercise catalog | ✓ | ✓ |
Sharing horse profiles | ✓ | ✓ |
Smart Watch | ✓ | ✕ |
Video sync | ✓ | ✕ |
Calendar | ✓ | ✓ |
This concludes the article on connected objects. We hope that this article will help you to see things more clearly.
To learn more about CEEFIT by Seaver, you can also read this new article.
See you soon.