Wind Flag Balance Tips
Butch Lambert, who distributes the Elliott “Aussie” BRT wind flags, gave us some expert advice on wind flags. Butch writes: “Chatting with the top shooters in our sport about flags gave me some surprising insights. You do not want your flags balanced. The weight should be biased to the vane side. That will help take the twitch out of your flags. It will take the windshield wiper effect out. The Aussie propellers are used for velocity reading only at very low wind velocity. They are mainly to let you see a pickup or a let up. The sailcloth tails are attached with a clip that does not allow the tail to twist and it also holds the shape of the flag in a V so that it doesn’t flop in the wind. Daisy wheels slow response of the vane, puts a shake in your wind flag, and hides the vane on any tailwind.” If you have more questions about wind flags, contact Butch at ShadeTree Engineering.
Yes. I talked to Mr Dan about 3 complete sets of ezell small type wind flags including flag package with tilting shafts adp asm and base legs.3 sets of 4 flags. Myself wayne hearn, am bringing 2 guns for Dan to test at barn in march ND set for tom and Barbara Aldridge who just purchased new bench 2500 22 target riflr. Dan was going to call me back with package deal for 3 sets and some other merchandise. But sure he’s been busy and not had time to callnme. Think Dan is coming to barn in North Carolina on 19th. And hopefully would bring items with him. But afraid if not get order soon, may not get items to bring. So when he gets time, ask him to call me. Wayne Hearn at 615/483/6362. Thank you Wayne Hearn
I have a philosophy about wind flags. First of all, if all the wind flags in a group are not balanced the same they will perform differently. Tilting toward the tail only adds friction directly contracting “Extreme Sensitivity”. This is a pivot position design failure. They may seek a comfortable home resting position. Daisy wheels must be balanced, they will shake the flag and not allow clean air to reach the tail and allow it to control the flag. They also act as flywheels attempting to resist movement slow to start, slow to stop. Long streamers attached to the tail can control the flag movement more than the tail. Tails designed for style cannot react the same as each other. Plastics are subject to changes by weather, age, and the types used. Little things matter. Just my opinion. Jim Harvey 405-932-4770