Hydrophase Ridesteady vs. Perfect Pass® Stargazer
Compare features; usability; quality.
Feature | HP RS | PP SG | Benefit |
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Dual GPS+GLONASS Nav Sat Enabled | ● | Access to 24 more satellites than GPS alone translates into a more robust signal with a quick acquisition time. Improved satellite access for those in high latitudes (North and South). | |
Rotary knob / push button navigation | ● | Enables quick and easy speed and setting changes. No key combinations to remember. | |
0.1 MPH set speed adjustment | ● | Even small speed changes can change the quality of the wake. Don't be limited by 0.2-0.3 MPH set speed increments. | |
Adjustable overshoot control | ● | Helps minimize overshoot out of the hole. | |
Intelligent, IC-controlled, resistor-less motor design | ● | Uses less than half of the power of old, inefficient driving schemes. No super-hot resistors in your engine compartment either. | |
Optional full-time air/water temperature sensors1 | ● | Keeps you up-to-date on whether to put the wetsuit on or not. | |
Low-power "Standby" mode | ● | Keeps satellite tracking fresh for instant engine restart and the smoothest pull. No waiting for reacquisition. | |
GPS time, always on main screen2 | ● | Always know what time it is, without having to turn OFF the speed control. | |
GPS signal quality, # sats display | ● | Keep apprised of the signal quality and number of satellites being used. | |
GPS Compass | ● | Know which direction you're headed when the shores all look the same. | |
50, 10-character users3 | ● | Setup custom profiles for every rider and water sport. Glide through them easily with the rotary knob. | |
Ridestats™ | ● | Keep track of riders' current, day, and all-time ridetimes. Makes ride-time or fuel sharing a breeze. | |
Backlight dimming with Nav Light Detection | ● | Don't be blinded by a bright backlight at night. Ridesteady automatically dims down to a custom level when the navigation lights are turned ON. | |
Lightweight throttle motor assembly (< 2 lb) |
● | A more efficient driving scheme means we can use a smaller and lighter motor. The less weight on your engine the better. | |
Sealed throttle motor connector | ● | Environmentally-sealed connector in the engine compartment means reduced corrosion and faulty connections. | |
Solid stainless steel motor collar | ● | Don't settle for a thin plastic radio knob being used to control your boat. We use a custom, solid stainless steel collar that won't crack over time. | |
Conformal-coated circuit boards | ● | Conformal coating reduces the opportunity for humidity-induced corrosion that may damage the circuit boards over time. | |
RPM-mode | ● | ● | Great for slalom skiing at higher speeds. Also used for a smooth ride home, optimizing gas mileage. |
Tachometer | ● | ● | Digital engine speed readout in RPM. |
Tournament-Skiing 3-event (Slalom, Jump, Trick) mode | ● | Ridesteady does not support 3-event tournament ski functions. | |
One Year Limited Warranty | ● | ● | Made in Austin, Texas. Domestic US sales, support, parts availability, and shipping. |
Perfect Pass is a registered trademark of
Perfectpass Control Systems, Inc. Comparison data based on Perfect Pass Stargazer software 8.001Z, March, 2015.
1 Perfect Pass Stargazer will display water temperature if paddlewheel installed.
2 Perfect Pass Stargazer will display GPS time when speed control OFF or "GPS Info" menu is accessed.
3 Perfect Pass Stargazer has 8, 6-character "Quick List".