Best anemometer for MEWP use.

[SamTree]

Hi, looking for a small portable anemometer for MEWP works. Any recommendations?

[Mark Bolam]

When your arsehole starts going 50p-5p is the cheapest one.

[dumper]

More like 6 pence, half a crown!

[Stubby]

Wet finger in the air ...

[Mark Bolam]

Pre-MEWP talk!

[aspenarb]

7 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

When your arsehole starts going 50p-5p is the cheapest one.

Dustbin lid sixpence if your up in one of ours

 

Have a play with this @SamTree  https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=5.49,50.04,2849/loc=-0.770,51.571

[Conor Wright]

Propeller hat. If it takes off, get down.

 

Surely a bit of cop on is sufficient? I do a fair bit of mewp work and there's a bit of truth to bolam and bobs comments!! If it feels too windy it probably is, if it doesn't feel too windy but you're moving a lot you probably didn't do a great job levelling the outriggers. 

If you're insistent on getting one I think the thermal ones are better for picking up mean speed and the cup type for peak gust.. just what I picked up when looking at weather stations.. so maybe a digital cup type or even a mechanical one? 

Personally can't see the need for one, unless specified by some daft safety legislation.. ones own senses should be enough to gauge these things but each to their own.

[Darrin Turnbull]

If it’s time to start measuring the wind it’s probably time to come down  

[Woodworks]

In the world of windsurfing the Wind Wizard is held in high regard but I just use a cheapy off Ebay. Perception of wind speed and reality can be quite different. 

[SamTree]

Propeller hat. If it takes off, get down.
 
Surely a bit of cop on is sufficient? I do a fair bit of mewp work and there's a bit of truth to bolam and bobs comments!! If it feels too windy it probably is, if it doesn't feel too windy but you're moving a lot you probably didn't do a great job levelling the outriggers. 
If you're insistent on getting one I think the thermal ones are better for picking up mean speed and the cup type for peak gust.. just what I picked up when looking at weather stations.. so maybe a digital cup type or even a mechanical one? 
Personally can't see the need for one, unless specified by some daft safety legislation.. ones own senses should be enough to gauge these things but each to their own.

I get what your saying, but easier to have a clear cut.of point (maximum wind speed for operation) when hiring out.