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3 questions: Is there any formula to figure out speed with wind speed? GPS

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Motsbane
Motsbane
QLD
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Motsbane Motsbane
QLD, 179 posts
14 Jun 2021 7:18pm
decrepit said..

Motsbane said..>>>
I will try my phone in a waterproof bag.
Thanks for advice and information.




Here's the alternative to GPSlogit, if you can't find a copy.
www.windsporttracker.com

Not sure if that's still in playstore as data is down here.


Hi decrepit,
Same mind, actually I found it and downloaded it.
Used it on my way home thru my e-scooter for trial already.
The app impressed me by the boss gave feedback to reviwers.
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12888 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12888 posts
14 Jun 2021 7:41pm
Just be aware, that phone antennas are typically small, so it's important to give them the best sky view possible. Anything wet and absorbent over them, will kill the signal. High on the upper arm facing slightly away from the body, is good, as when sailing, the phone will be facing the sky. On the head is the best, but makes it hard to read the ap.
Motsbane
Motsbane
QLD
179 posts
Motsbane Motsbane
QLD, 179 posts
15 Jun 2021 6:52am
decrepit said..
Just be aware, that phone antennas are typically small, so it's important to give them the best sky view possible. Anything wet and absorbent over them, will kill the signal. High on the upper arm facing slightly away from the body, is good, as when sailing, the phone will be facing the sky. On the head is the best, but makes it hard to read the ap.


Will keep in mind. Thanks!
Paducah
Paducah
2852 posts
Paducah Paducah
2852 posts
15 Jun 2021 5:55am
decrepit said..

Motsbane said..>>>
I will try my phone in a waterproof bag.
Thanks for advice and information.




Here's the alternative to GPSlogit, if you can't find a copy.
www.windsporttracker.com

Not sure if that's still in playstore as data is down here.


+1 for the app. Kind of weird on the foil though where you can hear everything because of the quiet. Took me a while to figure out that no one was yelling at me, it was just the app calling out the speed every so often.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8356 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8356 posts
15 Jun 2021 1:44pm
decrepit said..



Motsbane said..>>>
I will try my phone in a waterproof bag.
Thanks for advice and information.






Here's the alternative to GPSlogit, if you can't find a copy.
www.windsporttracker.com

Not sure if that's still in playstore as data is down here.




My current phone doesn't have enough space to download the App it's old with only 16GB storage. Can I just buy any cheap phone, download the App and just use it for on water feedback? I'm morbidly fascinated to know how little planing I do in this crappy winter wind..
decrepit
decrepit
WA
12888 posts
decrepit decrepit
WA, 12888 posts
15 Jun 2021 12:59pm
The web site has a list of supported devices and a forum.
I know my old phone with android 4 won't work with any of the COVID apps
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy
NSW
8356 posts
sboardcrazy sboardcrazy
NSW, 8356 posts
15 Jun 2021 3:18pm
decrepit said..
The web site has a list of supported devices and a forum.
I know my old phone with android 4 won't work with any of the COVID apps


Thanks. Mine works with covid apps. I just don't have any space left!
I'll check it out.
Motsbane
Motsbane
QLD
179 posts
Motsbane Motsbane
QLD, 179 posts
15 Jun 2021 6:35pm
sboardcrazy said..

decrepit said..
The web site has a list of supported devices and a forum.
I know my old phone with android 4 won't work with any of the COVID apps



Thanks. Mine works with covid apps. I just don't have any space left!
I'll check it out.


You could transfer all your file out from your phone to get storage.
Or buy a cheap smartphone to download the app.
I always think speed monior and filming are important, otherwise how do I know where am I and how about my position, posture?
If I can, but not easy.
John340
John340
QLD
3429 posts
John340 John340
QLD, 3429 posts
15 Jun 2021 7:17pm
It is sensible to use a cheap smartphone, you wouldn't want to flood a new iPhone or Samsung
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