Product of the Week- Windmeter with a wind vane
by Sail-World Cruising on 30 Apr 2011

The WM-200 SW
There may be many times when you are sailing - or even standing on the shore - when you would like to know the wind speed, but just don't have the instruments within eyesight.
That's where the first windmeter with a wind vane comes in. WeatherHawk's WindMate 200 incorporates a (USA-made) fluxgate compass for digital direction. It can calculate crosswind and head/tail wind readings.
Unlike traditional compasses, the WindMate 200 reads when held vertically and can be used for taking bearings.
Temperature and wind chill are also included to make this a comprehensive unit ideal for sailors as well as other outdoor pursuits.
All WindMates meet NIST calibration standards and wind speed accuracy tested better than +/- 3%.
There's a two-year warranty, showing confidence by the manufacturer, and they retail for around $130.00
For a list of resellers where you can obtain information about the innovative windmeter or make a purchase, http://www.weatherhawk.com/resellers?r=0&t=s&s=Show+Resellers!click_here.
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