HEAD EMC vs Wind Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HEAD EMC
Discover the latest news and updates on a revolutionary electronic ski dampening system. Connect with a demo ski to experience its technology live and enter to win a pair of skis. Learn how this system enhances ski performance by absorbing vibrations and adapting to terrain.
- Latest news and updates
- Electronic ski dampening system explained
- Connect with demo skis
- Experience dampening system live
- Chance to win EMC skis
- Adjust dampening via app
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With the App you get all the latest news and updates around this new technology. Introduced and explained by Aksel Lund Svindal – former Olympic downhill champion. Even more you can connect the App with a Demo Ski at your local retailer, experience the dampening system live on your screen and get the chance to win one of the EMC skis of your choice! The HEAD EMC (Energy Management Circuit) is the only electronic ski dampening system in the world and is the highlight technology of HEAD’s new racing collection. The HEAD EMC (Energy Management Circuit) features ceramic piezo plates incorporated into the front and rear of the ski. Here, the kinetic energy is converted into electronic energy and in turn, the electronic energy is used to absorb negative vibrations. This means that the ski runs smoother and allows you to ski at a higher level all day long. It also has the added benefit that the ski adapts better and faster to the terrain, so you are always ahead of the game. If you own the HEAD Demo Ski go ahead connect your ski with the app, and adjust the dampening in the ski with the switch and see on the impact olive on your display.
Wind Coach
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Wind Coach connects to your boat's wind instruments via WiFi, giving you real-time wind analytics that help you make smarter decisions on the racecourse. LIVE WIND DISPLAY Stream true and apparent wind data from your YachtDevice YDWG gateway or B&G MFD over WiFi/TCP. See real-time speed and direction graphs with smoothing, trend indicators, and wind shift alerts. RACE-GRADE ANALYTICS Wind Coach computes the same metrics used by professional sailing coaches: - Detrended CSD: measures how shifty conditions are - Phase Persistence: how long shifts last before reversing - Phase Duration L/R: time spent in left vs right phase - Shift Trend: degrees per hour of persistent veer or back - Oscillation Predictability: how periodic the shifts are - Dominant Period: the rhythm of wind oscillations in minutes B&G MFD FILE DOWNLOADS Browse and download wind data files from your B&G Zeus chartplotter over WiFi/FTP. M2X ANALYTICS INTEGRATION Sign in with your M2X Analytics account to automatically sync wind data. Works offline - data queues while you race and uploads when you're back on internet. NETWORK SCANNER Auto-discover NMEA instruments on your WiFi network. Finds YachtDevice gateways and B&G MFDs automatically. Built by sailors, for sailors. Wind Coach is part of the M2X Analytics platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: HEAD EMC at 3 against Wind Coach's —. HEAD EMC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HEAD EMC | Wind Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 185 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEAD Sport GmbH | William McBride |
In-app purchases
HEAD EMC
No in-app purchases
Wind Coach
No in-app purchases









