| | |  | Ski Accessories | Home » » Kestrel 2000 Pocket Thermo Wind Meter | | | | | | | Description: | | When you need to know just how cold and windy it really is- not just how it feels- the Kestrel 2000 is your reality check. Whether planning your shot or checking to see how low the wind chill can go, the Kestrel 2000 is the easy-to-use tool you need. Thanks to the external temperature sensor, the Kestrel 2000 can take accurate water and snow temperature in your tent, without finding your flashlight. Like all Kestrel meters, it’s fully waterproof and it floats. | | | Features: | |
• Great for skiers, snowboarders, and other outdoor activity enthusiasts
• Measures wind chill, air/water/snow temperature, current/average/maximum wind speeds
• Innovative design for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes
• Impeller is shock-mounted in a glass-reinforced plastic housing
• User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery; 5-year warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.05 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 10 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Does everything it promises - super simple to use.Apr 16, 2010
By Adrien G
I bought this Kestrel for windsurfing in order to get a better idea of what wind strengths I use certain sails in.
I emailed Kestrel about just how waterproof the Kestrel 2000 actually is and they told me (emailing me back within 24h) it was IP67, which means it can be submerged underwater at 1m for a total of 30mins. This is great as it means I can take the Kestrel with me on the water to measure the wind/temperature on the water, which can differ quite a bit from measurements on the beach.
As promised the impeller picks wind up as of 0.8knots, which is much lower than I would need for windsurfing. The menu is super simple and easy to navigate, you can get to whatever information you want really quickly and the backlight works well.
I also love how you can change the impeller simply by pressing it out, which is a really great feature as I imagine the impeller could easily get knocked out of balance.
The only thing I would've liked is to have the beaufort scale like on other brands indicated in a sort of ladder format on the side while you look at other information. However, changing the the units is so fast that this really isn't a problem.
All in all, if you want a good anemometer for watersports, where temperature and windspeed are the main conditions you'll be worried about, look no further.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Kestrel 2000 Thermo Wind MeterFeb 21, 2009
By Paul Heinen
"Paul H."
I use the Kestrel 2000 Thermo Wind Meter to determine wind speed for long range target shooting and varmit hunting. I was amazed at how easy it is to use and how well it works. I use the wind meter in conjunction with a laser range finder and a ballastics chart that I have taped to my rifle and just dial the scope in for each shot. This system takes most of the guess work out of each shot. The wind meter is well made and works as advertised. I would highly recommend it to anyone who may have a need for one.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Entertaining and informativeFeb 28, 2008
By Donald A. Nelsen
This is a great product for a gadget geek/hiker. It gives temperature very accurately as well as wind speed and determines wind chill from the results of the two. Very easy to use and so small and light it can be stowed just about anywhere when not in use.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Kestrel 2000May 11, 2011
By Longshot
I bought the Kestrel 2000 to aid me with windage compensation for distance shooting. I did some research before making my selection. Menus are simple and straighforward. Works as advertised and meets all expectations. While I don't really need the temperature function, I found it useful on a recent winter hunt. I'd recommend this to shooting buddies.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Straight forwardJul 01, 2010
By R. L. Young Jr.
"Rob"
The Kestrel 2000 is a nifty, no nonsense, intuitive, straight forward, wind and temperature instrument. Minimalist means less to go wrong. Primary use is for snowkiting and paragliding. Sometimes, just feeling the wind can determine go, no-go, but putting numbers to it can help perceptions improve. In the area of kiting, it helps in selection of the right sized model for conditions. Life is easier.
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