Thread: wind meter....whats good value for money?

Well, I'm off to go and battle with the wind at Seddon range, shooting 900 yds today, it's pretty gusty, so should be an interesting afternoon...

Originally Posted by ebf

Well, I'm off to go and battle with the wind at Seddon range, shooting 900 yds today, it's pretty gusty, so should be an interesting afternoon...

Hmmm, think we'll write today off as a learning experience

Ran out of elevation, and had to start using mildot holdover, and during the second string I somehow managed to get confused between wind direction and correction, and kept dialling more and more off the target

When I have a spare $18.70USD I will get one of these. Doesn't give you Baro pressure but will be a good indication of wind speed. The way I see it is you can see what the speed is where you are and what the effect is on the grass, tussock, trees and compare that to what is down range for a best guess. Can't hurt??

GM816 1.5" LCD Portable Digital Wind Speed Meter Anemometer - Black + Yellow (1 x CR2032)

Originally Posted by Normie

When I have a spare $18.70USD I will get one of these. Doesn't give you Baro pressure but will be a good indication of wind speed. The way I see it is you can see what the speed is where you are and what the effect is on the grass, tussock, trees and compare that to what is down range for a best guess. Can't hurt??

GM816 1.5" LCD Portable Digital Wind Speed Meter Anemometer - Black + Yellow (1 x CR2032)

Free shipping to NZ so for $18US Im ordering one to play with.....EBF you want me to get you one?

The way I see it is you can see what the speed is where you are and what the effect is on the grass, tussock, trees and compare that to what is down range for a best guess. Can't hurt??

No, great idea for $25 ish NZ IMHO, Im going to order one, thanks for the site....they have digital calipers as well...might take a punt on one of those as well.

Wind estimation techniques (mph)

1-3

Flag angle:
Vegetation: tall dry grass
Mirage: boiling
Sensation: barely felt

3-5

Flag angle: 15
Vegetation: large leaves
Mirage: 30 degrees
Sensation: felt on face

5-7

Flag angle: 30
Vegetation: small leaves
Mirage: 45 degrees
Sensation:

7-9

Flag angle:
Vegetation: short needle trees
Mirage: horizontal, wavy
Sensation:

9-12

Flag angle: 45
Vegetation: brush & trees
Mirage:
Sensation:

15

Flag angle: 60
Vegetation:
Mirage:
Sensation:

20

Flag angle: 90
Vegetation:
Mirage:
Sensation: