hrtsailor wrote:
I found cassette tape will tear off at 60 mph or so.
I've never sailed that fast.
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| Author: | hdtrc [ Tue May 10, 2011 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Windex or wind-tels |
Hi, I haven't sailed in many years, money is tight, and I need to know which way the wind blows. I have a Holder 20 and I'm looking at either the Davis Wind-Tels that mount to the shrouds http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products ... pnum=01260 or Windex 15 for the top of the mast http://www.davisnet.com/marine/products ... pnum=03150 any luck with the Wind-Tels. I'm leaning towards them. Any other suggestions? |
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| Author: | 56kz2slow [ Tue May 10, 2011 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
I'm using 2 pieces of VHS tape tied to each shroud. I'm considering adding another piece to the shackle the connects the bridles to the forestay for the crew when tacking. |
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| Author: | buxton [ Mon May 16, 2011 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
Old cassette tape works well too, I keep the whole cassette with me because someone always needs an indicator and letting them rip off a couple of feet of tape does the trick Buxton |
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| Author: | Fa1321tx [ Wed May 18, 2011 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
buxton wrote: Old cassette tape works well too, I keep the whole cassette with me because someone always needs an indicator and letting them rip off a couple of feet of tape does the trick +1
Buxton |
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| Author: | hrtsailor [ Wed May 18, 2011 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
On my H-16, I use two pieces of knitting yarn tied on either side of the bridle. It is easy, cheap, and won't rip off while trailering on the highway. I found cassette tape will tear off at 60 mph or so. |
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| Author: | 56kz2slow [ Wed May 18, 2011 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
hrtsailor wrote: I found cassette tape will tear off at 60 mph or so. I've never sailed that fast.
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| Author: | buxton [ Wed May 18, 2011 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
You did ask about the wind-tels, I have a set in my junk pile somewhere, that's what I thought about them. I found they would move and rotate on the shroud wire, sometimes pointing downward. Never could get them tight enough to stay put. I guess you could tape them in place but never tried. I use a bridle fly along with my cassette tape. |
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| Author: | Harry Murphey [ Thu May 19, 2011 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
The advantage of the old cassete tape vs yarn ... is the tape doesn't retain water and "droop" ..... I use a old "Bob Marley' Cassette ..... Rastiman Vibration ..... (nothing like a little "island" music while sailing ......) |
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| Author: | ronholm [ Fri May 27, 2011 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
I use old 8 track tape... Works awesome... I am using the Village people right now... honestly... I am pretty sure I am on the Macho man track this year...  I thought about switching to some hendrix.. or maybe even old hank.. but what the heck...
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| Author: | Harry Murphey [ Fri May 27, 2011 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
There is nothing wrong with a little "Jimmie" .... Jimmie Hendrix that is ..... may I suggest ... "And the Wind Cries Mary ....." |
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| Author: | J_Eaton [ Sat May 28, 2011 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
still working off this 8-track 
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| Author: | hobieandy [ Sun May 29, 2011 7:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
"Some sweet talking girl comes along singing her song Don't mess around, You gotta be strong ...... I thought I could hear you singing something out there on the race course last year?? |
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| Author: | presto13031 [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
+1 on the cassette tape. I have tried a more modern approach with CDs but they don't work quite as well..... 
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| Author: | MBounds [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
This is the 8-track I'm "listening to" now - on the bridles:  8-track tape is the perfect width. |
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| Author: | 56kz2slow [ Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Windex or wind-tels |
Matt, are you on track 1? That would be "Carry On Windward Son" |
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