kayak ergometer

So a while ago I was designing and built a kayak ergometer.  Don't ask why - a flight of fancy, perhaps.  I happened to think it was a good idea at the time.  But I took some pics, and a video which I've posted below.



The 'engine' of the thing is simply a paddle on a gear inside a bucket filled with water.  I used some bike parts ordered online.  I worked well enough, but didn't get the gearing quite right - there was too much resistance.  Needed less friction. I think a bit more patience, money, and creativity would have solived it.  Next time, I guess.