bulletproof_funk 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 I was watching Discovery Channel (Canada) tonight and they showed a segment on this RapidShot system. For those who haven't seen it, it's basically a dry land, computerized passing/shooting lane that can track your stats and "world rankings" if you're in it for the competition. It has a variable speed passing machine, tracks things like accuracy, reaction time, shot speed, and prints your stats out after. It looks pretty sophisticated.http://www.rapidshot.ca/There's a shooting lane using RapidShot opening up next month in my city. I'm curious to see how good it will be as an off-ice training device. I'm already thinking the extra gadgetry's excessive and just pucks'n sticks would be good enough, but we'll see.This is the site for the coming-soon Ottawa place: http://www.hotshotshockeycenter.ca/If anyone else saw this (it'll repeat later tonight @ 11p I think), I'm curious what you think of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle_M 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 I saw that a little while ago. I thought that seemed pretty high tech for something that was a pretty simple idea. It's definately pretty sophisticated I would go to it if one opened up in my area. I think it would be pretty hard to get a spot to shoot though it would prabably be pretty popular around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Hey thats close to my house, only a couple hours drive. If I'm ever up there and go, I'll post a reply! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 His booth was one aisle over from Sande. It looked like a nice training system. I don't think I ever got a chance to shoot, there was always someone in line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 I did it at the show.It was pretty neat. It's expensive... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Wasn't it like $15k per lane or something like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulletproof_funk 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Price would be a concern for most people. I'm not sure how many people would want to pay to have their stats logged. Me, all I want to see is my shot speed and to work on my accuracy. The facility here is proposing $10 CDN for 15 minutes (for non-members). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 It's a nice gimmick to get people in the door at a shop too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Wasn't it like $15k per lane or something like that? 15G's for a one times use!? Or for the actual machine or whatever it is for private use at a rink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 I am positive he means for the lane itself. The site says $3.50 for 15 minutes and under. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kosydar 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Wasn't it like $15k per lane or something like that? 15G's for a one times use!? Or for the actual machine or whatever it is for private use at a rink? Are you serious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 $32k was the number that sticks out at me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 You're probably right, I knew it was more than anyone around here would spend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Wasn't it like $15k per lane or something like that? 15G's for a one times use!? Or for the actual machine or whatever it is for private use at a rink? Are you serious? I didn't, and still don;t have the time to read everything on the link presented. From what I've read from the members who already posted, the "thing" sounded like it had a lot of options and was quite technical, if it had a world ranking system, ect., $15K would sound logical, maybe as a years' use or whatnot, but yes, I was part serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotShotHockey 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Hey folks, I'm the owner of the new center opening in Ottawa using the RapidShot system.We're featuring six lanes... any questions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 7, 2004 Wasn't it like $15k per lane or something like that? 15G's for a one times use!? Or for the actual machine or whatever it is for private use at a rink? Are you serious? I didn't, and still don;t have the time to read everything on the link presented. From what I've read from the members who already posted, the "thing" sounded like it had a lot of options and was quite technical, if it had a world ranking system, ect., $15K would sound logical, maybe as a years' use or whatnot, but yes, I was part serious. If you're not going to take the time to read things, don't take the time to post either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted April 8, 2004 I just don't click on a thread, hit reply, and explain random things, I actually do read threads, I know, it's hard for some people to take in. But, I did skim through the home page, not all of the pages on the site. Whenever a link with information such as that is posted, I always make a note of it, usually add it to my favorites, and check back when I have that sort of free-time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 8, 2004 You seem to have problems grasping simple concepts that the other members pick up on very easily. This isn't the first time you've asked a really dumb question, and I don't say things like that often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
