Wind meter

nathaniel · October 5, 2010, 02:41 PM

I want to get a wind meter but I have no idea whats a quality brand or whats just crap. It doesnt have to be fancy I just want to know the wind speed and temperature (although not necesary). What do you guys suggest?

Pahoo · October 5, 2010, 02:59 PM

Personally do not use one but my buddy has a Caldwell. Go here and check on some of these ...

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#wind meter____-_1-2-4_8-16-32

Be Safe !!!

Neruda · October 6, 2010, 12:13 PM

More expensive, but very good are the Kestrel line starting at around US$70 and going up to about US$400.
See: http://www.kestrelmeters.com

THEZACHARIAS · October 12, 2010, 11:27 AM

Kestrel without a doubt. While a bit expensive, its still the most bang for your buck. They are built to Military durability standards and issued to everyone from snipers to weather observers, and I have yet to have one fail me (dead batteries dont count).

Slopemeno · October 12, 2010, 06:52 PM

I fly a lot of radio control slope soaring, and the Kestrel is pretty much the hot setup for that hobby.

October 5, 2010, 02:41 PM	#1
nathaniel Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 600	Wind meter I want to get a wind meter but I have no idea whats a quality brand or whats just crap. It doesnt have to be fancy I just want to know the wind speed and temperature (although not necesary). What do you guys suggest?

October 5, 2010, 02:59 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 4,504	Personally do not use one but my buddy has a Caldwell. Go here and check on some of these ... http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#wind meter____-_1-2-4_8-16-32 Be Safe !!!

October 6, 2010, 12:13 PM	#3
Neruda Member Join Date: February 28, 2006 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 79	More expensive, but very good are the Kestrel line starting at around US$70 and going up to about US$400. See: http://www.kestrelmeters.com

October 12, 2010, 11:27 AM	#4
THEZACHARIAS Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 537	Kestrel without a doubt. While a bit expensive, its still the most bang for your buck. They are built to Military durability standards and issued to everyone from snipers to weather observers, and I have yet to have one fail me (dead batteries dont count).

October 12, 2010, 06:52 PM	#5
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,120	I fly a lot of radio control slope soaring, and the Kestrel is pretty much the hot setup for that hobby.