Optical Sports 101: What, where, and how?

SPARTAN race uses exclusively Ecoaims P3EXP laser Pistols and Ecoaims targets for their BEAST & ELITE race series, where best of the best athletes arrive to this mental obstacle and have to get five clean shots before continuing on the course.

Adding Laser Pistols create unique mental challenge to the SPARTAN race’s various physical obstacles, requiring competitors to calm their nerves, control their breathing, and focus on aiming accurately.

Involves competitors navigating a series of physical challenges on foot. These races vary in course length and obstacle difficulty, offering a unique test of endurance and strength. Participants might find themselves climbing walls or ropes, swinging across monkey bars, carrying or moving heavy objects, aiming, traversing through water or mud, and even jumping through fire. It’s undoubtedly one of the most versatile sports out there!

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We play a role in obstacle course racing (OCR) by providing specialized laser shooting devices and result system used in various races. These devices add a unique mental challenge to the physical obstacles, requiring competitors to calm their nerves, control their breathing, and focus on aiming accurately.

Our P3EXP aiming device is widely used in OCR events and is the official optical aiming device of choice by the World Obstacle Federation. This collaboration has helped integrate laser shooting into OCR, making it a game-changer for many races. We have been involved in several races in the USA and Europe since 2016, supplying shooting obstacles for the courses.

Our role in sport of biathlon is providing advanced optical shooting systems that enhance both training and competition. Our biathlon rifle sets, equipped with Ecoaims displays and electronic targets, offer precise feedback on aiming patterns and shot accuracy.

This technology allows athletes to train effectively without the cost and safety concerns associated with live ammunition.

Our equipment is designed for all levels of biathlon, from top-tier competitive athletes to hobbyists. The systems are user-friendly and enable high firing rates, making them ideal for rigorous training sessions. Coaches can monitor and analyze each shot in real-time, helping athletes improve their performance.

By integrating these innovative solutions, we have become a key player in the biathlon community, supporting athletes worldwide in achieving their best.

Photo Credits: Everything Biathlon, Canmore Biathlon (Garth Jenkins) Invictus Games 2025

We are dedicated to supporting para sports by providing advanced optical shooting systems that enable visually impaired athletes to participate in shooting competitions.

Para Sport products, such as the VIS500 audio aiming device, use sound signals to guide athletes towards the center of the target, allowing for precise aiming. This technology has been developed and tested in cooperation with visually impaired athletes to ensure optimal performance.

We offer a wide range of products, including para shooting rifles, headphones, stands, and cables, all designed to enhance the training and competition experience for para athletes. Our systems are user-friendly and provide real-time feedback, helping athletes improve their accuracy and performance.

The ESB2006 biathlon shooting system, designed specifically for visually impaired athletes.

This advanced system uses sound signals to guide athletes towards the center of the target, allowing for precise aiming. The pitch and tone of the sound change as the aiming point approaches the center, providing real-time feedback and enhancing accuracy.

Our ESB2006 biathlon system has been developed and tested in cooperation with visually impaired athletes to ensure optimal performance. It includes a biathlon rifle set, headphones, stands, and cables, all designed to enhance the training and competition experience. The system is user-friendly and enables high firing rates, making it ideal for rigorous training sessions.

Photo Credits: Everything Biathlon, Canmore Biathlon (Garth Jenkins) Invictus Games 2025

We are proud to support Modern Pentathlon by providing high-quality laser shooting devices and result system that enhance both training and competition.

Our Laser Pistols are developed in collaboration with athletes, ensuring precision and reliability, making them a perfect choice for Laser-Run and Modern Pentathlon.

Our laser pistols are designed to help athletes develop their aim, achieve faster results, and perform at their best during competitions.

PP320EXP,  PP520EXP, and PP700EXP laser pistol lineups are official homologated optical aiming devices by the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM), ensuring they meets the highest standards. Combined with our LT50EXP, LT600PRO, LT600EXP Laser Targets, athletes have a winning combination for training and competing.

In addition to our shooting devices, we offer a comprehensive Laser-Run results system that tracks and records performance data in real-time. This system provides detailed analytics on shot accuracy*, timing, and patterns, allowing athletes and coaches to monitor progress and make data-driven improvements. Our results system is user-friendly and integrates seamlessly with our laser shooting devices, offering a complete solution for Modern Pentathlon training and competitions.

By integrating these innovative solutions, we have become a trusted partner in the Modern Pentathlon community, supporting athletes worldwide in achieving their best.

*Ecoaims Hit/Miss Laser Targets show the approximate shot location, not precision shot points like the camera pistols such as P3-E camera pistol.

Photo credits – Nuno Gonçalves – UIPM World Pentathlon