Wind Gauge

Don't know where they get that absurd list price, but about $100 is a typical price for a Kestrel wind meter. IntoTheWind.com has them and/or similar stuff.

Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD" >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

Looks like you can BIN it on eBay for $86, free shipping:

Looks nice, but they've also got some other models available the do altitude as well (for determining initial elevation), and their price seems a bit high after a quick google search.

David Erbas-White

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I picked up a cheap solid-state wind gauge from RadioShack a couple years ago for about $19. Pretty nifty, although it won't measure anything under 5mph. But any wind that slow isn't going to be an issue for my rockets anyway.

$105 inexspensive? at that price I could buy a fleet of estes rockets, cases of A-C engines, or tons of balsa.

That's certainly true. I guess it's a relative term. Probably should have said, "good price." I spend more than that eating out on Friday nights.

Randy

Do you have a link for an inexpensive ground based "weather station"?

Save your money. This thing is pretty useless for rocketeers. A Kestrel or similar meter is a great addition to a clubs range equipment. Short of that, you're better off calling the FAA or learning the Beaufort scale.

Bob Kaplow NAR # 18L TRA # "Impeach the TRA BoD" >>> To reply, remove the TRABoD!

My thoughts and purpose exactly.

Randy

If you are interested in a pole mount that has some nice features consider the device at

There is a review of it (by yours truly) on EMRR. In particular I am pointing at their Vortex line. There are other pricey options too but nothing I imagine the average guy would want.