wind meter

[David]

  "Oldie"  Kestrel 1000 still for sale on Amazon for $74.
 
Kestrel 1000 Pocket Wind Meter
by Kestrel
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[skip1930]

I have a 'Wind Meter' and it is fitted with a metal threaded socket. Problem is it takes one hand to hold it. Why not fabricate a mount for it that is on a swivel or gimbel so the meter can be screwed onto the mount? And a little vane would hold it properly to take a wind reading. Perhaps on the stern pulpit or cabin top. It would be the same as a camera on a tripod  idea. You probably don't want to make the mount permanent so it'll be in the way or snag something. Maybe affixed to the boom's bottom or hung off a stay?

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[bmiller]

I have one of the dwyer hand helds. As simple as it gets and works very well. Mostly I use it to check my guesstimate on wind speed. If you can find one it's worth it.

[Shawn]

Into the Wind sells the Dwyer.

http://www.intothewind.com/shop/Line_and_Accessories/Wind_Meters

Shawn