RobB Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Who needs one of these ? Well, I wouldn't say 'need', but it's a fun thing to have in the bag. It kinda solves that little argument in your head about how hard it's blowin'. This is one of those things I wouldn't buy for myself, but was happy to get as a gift. The one I have has lasted for a long time, it's on it's third battery. The winner will get a meter just like the one in the video below, NIB (moderator's edit: This means "New In Box" in case you were wondering). Good luck, the drawing is March 31st. 2015...(moderator's edit: enter using the phrase "I'm in") Standard Karma Note from the Moderators This is a Karma Drawing. The winner of the drawing is expected to pay it forward by offering their own prize for the next drawing. Please do not enter unless you are willing to offer your own prize, preferably not the prize you just won. Drawings should be open for entry approximately 2 weeks, and the next drawing should be posted as soon as possible to keep the Karma rolling.These drawings are run by and for KiteLife members. The moderating team only ensures that your drawing post contains all of the pertinent information (drawing date/time, adequate prize description, drawing rules) before approval. If you are a KiteLife member from the US or Canada, you are eligible to enter. You do not have to be a paid subscriber. Members from Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii are welcome to enter the Karma drawings provided they are willing to pay half of the Karma prize shipping cost. The method and timing of the payment will be agreed upon between the two parties after the drawing for a particular prize. Here is the link to the original Rules and Guidelines thread: http://kitelife.com/forum/topic/5426-rules-and-guidelines-please-read/ The mechanism for the drawing itself is entirely at the discretion of the person offering the prize. In the past, entry number has been determined either by order of entry or by the post number in which the member declares entry into the drawing. The drawings have been performed using the RNG method (http://www.random.org/sequences/) or by choosing the numbers out of a hat (I believe an adorable daughter did the picking in that scenario). The only requirement is that the method of selection is clearly spelled out in the drawing post.Entry into the drawings is done by STARTING a post in the drawing thread with the entry phrase chosen by the drawing host (Traditionally "I'm in", but "I LIKE" has been used as well). In order to remove any confusion or misinterpretation, only entries with posts that START with the phrase will be considered. As with all other KiteLife drawings, bantering is encouraged. This is for fun after all. Well, the new wind meter arrived today... ready to ship out to the lucky winner ! Looks like the odds are pretty good for those in the running so far... just a little over a week left to get 'IN' ! 1- RevRookie 2- dragonfish 3- Fred van Curen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Beginners and obsessive compulsive types like me really benefit from these. Helps to tune the neck hairs and the backs of the ears. When I'm flying a particular kite that really seems dialed in, I'll pull my anemometer out and see what the wind is doing so I know for next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtgrizzly52 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Rob, I see my congratulations post didn't go through last night, so I'm going to steal a post from your drawing, just to say....Awesome Win and Congratulations. I'm jealous as heck, but I have a grin on my face cause I'm glad to see that you won!!! Also, I will step away from your drawing, not because of the prize which is a great prize....how do I know that? I have one and I do use it. When you live in the land of tiny puffs of air once in awhile, a wind meter is a good thing. Good Luck All!!! mtgrizzly52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 As much as I'd like to have the wind meter, I'm going to stay out of this one because I've run out of things to give away. Good luck to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hey Rob, A great big congratulations on your win ! As for the wind meter (great offering), however, I already have two, so I'm going to bow out also..........again, congrats on the SS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm in. I guess I'm the only one who doesn't have at least one of these kicking around. I'd love to have something besides my vague intuition of strong, medium, weak, and "Not enough - better get the glider." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm in too. Like Rob said, not really something I'd buy for myself. After all, I've been flying for several years without one. But it would definitely be cool to win one. Would definitely help me calibrate my descriptions of wind speed to others. Thanks for the offering Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Dang I already have a wind meter. Guess I'll have to wait for the next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Curen Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm in What wont they think up next this would work batter then the wind sock at the airport. By the way a great gift for how ever wins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 My wife got this exact meter as an early birthday present and I got it today. I have been measuring pretty much everything. One nifty thing is it has a backlight that can be activated for a short time for those "after dark" activities... BTW, it was 5-27km/h at my park at 4:15am this morning. Gotta love an Easterly ripping done a hillside... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 One nifty thing is it has a backlight that can be activated for a short time for those "after dark" activities... Oh sure... Leave an open door like that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 One nifty thing is it has a backlight that can be activated for a short time for those "after dark" activities... Oh sure... Leave an open door like that... Says the guy humping a B-Series in his avatar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joespickles Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Sadly I have two, Nice tool to have I was severely underestimating wind speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Curen Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 WOW the odds are looking good for me to win this wind meter. Come on folks jump right in to this its a great prize to win you can pay forward with a Yo-Yo this is the fun part of playing Karma 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Bump! It's an awesome offer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Curen Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 O.K. pay forward with a Yo-To was out of line, but it is a great idea, if you won you could give to a young and up coming flyer what joy that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Well... today's the day ! I'll do the drawing after work and find out who the lucky winner is. There's still time to get in... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirrom Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have one and do use it to satisfy my thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Beginners and obsessive compulsive types like me really benefit from these. Helps to tune the neck hairs and the backs of the ears. When I'm flying a particular kite that really seems dialed in, I'll pull my anemometer out and see what the wind is doing so I know for next time. Yes, I agree strongly, this Wind Meter will help to dial in your senses, confirm your guess, etc. Mine is always in my bag, but rarely gets used these days. I do pull it out once in a while to settle that little argument in my head... Other than using it to measure windspeed while you're flying, it's fun to find out how hard you can blow, or to hold it out the window of a moving car... or super fun to take to the beach during a bad storm. The best I ever recorded with mine was 47mph. If the wind's higher than that, the beach isn't really a good place to be ! I've heard a lot of people asking about them, but didn't realize most people actually had them. Good for the people who are 'IN', and I appologize to the rest of you Karma fans for not having a better idea this time. My meter on top of the Karma Meter... mine is about 5 years old, hard to tell even though it's had a rough life rolled up in a bag full of sand. I kept the protective plastic on the screen, I think that helped. When the battery dies, RadioShack has new ones for a couple of bucks... And... drumroll... the winner is... Congratulations, Joanna ! I know you'll use this... Enjoy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Curen Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 WOW way to go Joanna Congratulation on the WIN on the wind meter. Looking forward to the new Karma. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Yay, Joanna. Congratulations on your new toy tool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfish Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Wow, thanks! This is great, signing in to find out I won something after a day dealing with irritating stuff. Now I gotta figure out what to put up next. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevRookie Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Congrats. 3 chances and I come in third... Charlie Brown moment. Maybe the RNG hates me? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think it is an awesome prize. Congrats. I can now claim mine as a business expense, I used it a work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbailey49 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Most excellent! Congratulations, Joanna. Rob, I personally think it was an awesome prize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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