Flyrite Windsock
31 Penrith Way
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 8NS
Tel: 0044 (0)1323 743161
Think of a Caption for this photo and every 6 months the best caption wins a 1.4 metre windsock or the price difference equivalent off a larger one. Please email your ideas to the address above and put “Windsocks Caption” in the subject line.
There are many ways to test the strength of a windsock. Here’s one way:
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Hang a windsock that is too long for the mast.
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Wait in hiding until an angry Mr Deer attacks the windsock with his antlers (in the case above, approximately 8 months).
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Watch as Mr Deer destroys the windsock and as above, the mast as well.
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Inspect the windsock to ascertain the order of destruction (couldn’t here because Mr Deer ran off with it).
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The above test proves that Flyrite windsocks are very strong, made to last and can take a pounding. The deer ripped fabric of the windsock, damaged the swivel and broke the swivel arm. He was seen approximately a week later, head held high, still proudly carrying a part his Flyrite windsock. This was a Flyrite 12 ft (3.6 metre) windsock manufactured to CAA CAP 168 recommendations.
A replacement swivel was supplied together with a smaller windsock.
Please Note : When choosing a windsock, make sure that your mast can suspend it at least 2 metres clear of the ground and any obstacles such as barbed wire fences and bramble bushes etc, but preferably 3 metres, especially where angry deer are free to roam. See guarantee limitations.
