John Barresi Posted September 4, 2013 Report Posted September 4, 2013 Have an iPhone or Android and looking for a more compact wind meter solution? KiteLife has arranged a special offer just for our readers - 15% off, simply enter Kitelife as a coupon code during checkout. Works with iPhone, iPad, iPod, and all major Android devices.The WeatherFlow Wind Meter is the first of its kind by a US-based manufacturer, having been engineered here then calibrated at the University of Florida's Aerospace Engineering Department. You know WeatherFlow from iKitesurf.com, iWindsurf.com, Wind Alert, SailFlow, and FishWeather. Needless to say, they've been around, they know windmeters, and this revolutionary product is no exception to their standard to view and share live-action weather. The Wind Meter works with a FREE App for your mobile iOS or Android devices recording wind speed (average, lull, and gusts), wind direction, and location. Precision readings (+/- 0.5% or 0.1m/s at up to 15 degrees off axis) in m/s, mph, knots, km/h, and beaufort scales with range from 2mph to 125 mph. Not only does the WeatherFlow Wind Meter come in rugged eco-friendly packaging that doubles as a handy storage case, it fits in your pocket when not in use. When attached, you can share on-site reports with WeatherFlow, Instagram, Vine, Twitter, SMS, Email, or Facebook. At just $34.95 before discount, these are in high demand, pre-orders are being accepted now! Order here - http://www.pksdistribution.com/proddetail.asp?prod=weatherflow_windmeter 2 Quote
Reef Runner Posted September 5, 2013 Report Posted September 5, 2013 Neat, but then I'd have to buy a "smart-phone" 1 Quote
SHBKF Posted September 6, 2013 Report Posted September 6, 2013 Eventually we will have a Tricorder like Spock's......courtesy the fine folks at Google, Apple or whoever is next. 1 Quote
mystainedskin Posted September 6, 2013 Report Posted September 6, 2013 Cool! I use the app daily...mostly ikitesurf. The only downfall is most of the hot spots require monthly membership to view station data. I use the forecast option ALL the time on the free version. I will be running to get one just for &%its and giggles. 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Posted September 6, 2013 I'm waiting on mine as well... The provider is no joke though (Jeff Howard is a legend), so I expect they'll be far better than any standalone iPhone (microphone-based) app. Quote
Joespickles Posted September 8, 2013 Report Posted September 8, 2013 Just ordered one, Looks neat 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted September 28, 2013 Author Report Posted September 28, 2013 Please be advised, it has just come to my attention from a recent buyer that this wind meter does NOT work on Android yet - the app is reportedly still under development. :/ Sorry for any inconvenience, I've edited the lead post to reflect this news - anyone with an Android who purchased one should be able to obtain a full refund from the seller. Mine should arrive on Monday, will let you all know how it works on my iPhone 4. 1 Quote
Joespickles Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Just received mine. Very cool, wind. Not so great again. This was a burst 1 Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Who do I see to get a refund on my neck hair being off?? 1 Quote
Reef Runner Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Who do I see to get a refund on my neck hair being off?? Your Barber ! 1 Quote
makatakam Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 He saw his barber, that's why his readings are "off". Should have gotten that hair-back guarantee. 2 Quote
Joespickles Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Who do I see to get a refund on my neck hair being off?? the barber, he isn't trimming close enough Quote
Joespickles Posted September 28, 2013 Report Posted September 28, 2013 Who do I see to get a refund on my neck hair being off?? the barber, he isn't trimming close enough, Should have kept reading, Was slow on the barber 1 Quote
makatakam Posted September 29, 2013 Report Posted September 29, 2013 Lately, I've been checking wind velocity by the skin of my teeth. (OK, let the dentist jokes roll.) 1 Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted September 29, 2013 Report Posted September 29, 2013 I'll have to switch to "ear" mode til the hair grows back to "normal" length!! 1 Quote
Joespickles Posted September 29, 2013 Report Posted September 29, 2013 It really is a neat addition to the iPhone, That pic above took five minutes of me standing out side, Watching the clouds whip by, and nothing in the field by the house. I need some altitude Yikes. Skin of my teeth just sounds painful,,,,, Quote
John Barresi Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Posted September 30, 2013 My ear fuzz is proven to be reliable to within 2 mph on average, true story. 3 Quote
John Barresi Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Posted October 4, 2013 News for Android users: Hello, Quick update, the ANDROID App for the new WeatherFlow windmeters has been hitting some bugs and they want to make certain everything is up and running properly before the releasing the App to the public. I apologize I didn't realize until after all these shipped that it wasn't already out, and have been working to figure out a true ETA on release.They are putting a conservative estimate at OCTOBER 15th for release date. I will keep you updated as I know more. Thank you, Brent Reagan PKS Distribution 361-883-1584 Quote
Reef Runner Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 No problem. I can just call Wayne ! 1 Quote
John Barresi Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Posted October 10, 2013 WeatherFlow Wind MeterAndroid Beta Testers *WANTED* Hello WeatherFlow Wind Meter owner! We are looking for some help beta testing our Android version of the WeatherFlow Wind Meter app. If you have an Android phone and are interested in helping out, sign up below. To get started, visit this TestFlight URL and sign up to become a beta tester: http://tflig.ht/1gnTgUE Quote
Wayne Dowler Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 No problem. I can just call Wayne ! If you have a transporter, I'll be right there to give you my reading!!! Otherwise the only guess you get from me is from the Left Coast!! NA na na na na!! Quote
Reef Runner Posted October 10, 2013 Report Posted October 10, 2013 No problem. I can just call Wayne ! If you have a transporter, I'll be right there to give you my reading!!! Otherwise the only guess you get from me is from the Left Coast!! NA na na na na!! Hmmm I thought your wind-meter worked, cross-country. Quote
John Barresi Posted October 17, 2013 Author Report Posted October 17, 2013 Android users: The ANDROID APP for the WeatherFlow is now live!!There are a few minor known issues, purely cosmetic, which are still being finalized, but the core operation of the app is all good and went live last night. Here is a link to it for customers, or they can just go to GooglePlay. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weatherflow.windmeter Quote
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