Top products from r/stormchasing
We found 13 product mentions on r/stormchasing. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Adventures in Tornado Alley: The Storm Chasers
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Number of reviews: 1
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4. The Fast Track To Your Technician Class Ham Radio License
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Show Reddit reviews5. Kestrel 2500 Pocket Weather Meter / Digital Altimeter Thermometer Anemometer
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Accurate, rugged handheld wind /airflow meter with large, replaceable impeller, responsive temperature sensor and digital pressure altimeter; optional night-vision-preserving backlightMeasures and displays barometric pressure & 3-hour pressure trend, altitude, wind chill, air/water/snow temperature,...
Show Reddit reviews6. Inspeed New Magnetic Mount Anemometer Wind Meter
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Attaches to (metal) vehiclesIncludes Wind sensor, 25' wire, displayFor storm spotting, chasing, reporting
Show Reddit reviews7. 8 Official Size ACA Regulation Cornhole Baggo Bean Bags Set (4 Royal Blue, 4 Yellow) ~ Made in The USA
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Made in the USA(not China like many other listings)ACA Regulation Size ~ 6in x 6in/filled with 16oz of whole kernel feed corn/constructed from 10oz Duck ClothTRIPLE STITCHED for durability and strength30 Day FREE replacement guarantee ~ Any problems, they will be replaced for freeFAST SHIPPING ~ Shi...
Show Reddit reviews8. T Tocas 16 LEDs 12v LED Law Enforcement Emergency Hazard Warning Strobe Lights with Suction Cups Amber Yellow
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Comes with one strobe light unit and 3 suction cups and installation bracket18 Different modes of flashing /strobing with a push of a button to cycle through modes.,Memorizes last pattern used ( recall last pattern )Can be seen upto 1/4 mile,High intensity 16 LED 16W Strobe LightUpto 50,000 hrs life...
Show Reddit reviews9. What Stands in a Storm: A True Story of Love and Resilience in the Worst Superstorm in History
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Show Reddit reviews10. V-SEK 24 LED 27" Hazard Emergency Warning Tow Traffic Advisor Flash Strobe Directional Light Bar (Yellow/Amber)
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Package Includes: 1 x Traffic advisor strobe light bar with Cigarette Lighter and mode change button. User manuals is included. （IF YOU NEED THE WIRE WHICH DIRECTLY CONNECT TO BATTERY, PLEASE CONTACT US. ）13 Different modes/patterns of strobing/flashing with just a press of a button, Includes di...
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While spotter network's training is a nice cute start, it doesn't really prepare you for chasing. If you can get this book, I really recommend it. It's kinda old in terms of technology, but it covers navigation and "rules" that you should never break.
https://www.amazon.ca/Storm-Chasing-Handbook-Tim-Vasquez/dp/0970684037
Other than that, I'd say start by staying at a safe distance, and by that I mean that you should try to plan ahead so you can observe while having your next move in mind, including more than 1 choice of roads. If plan A fails for some reason (road work, etc) then you will still have time to go for plan B.
Most importantly, stay safe. Storm chasing can make you feel adrenaline, but stay away from the agressive style, at least until you actually understand what's in front of you. Weather is complex, but progressively understanding what's happening can be absolutely amazing.
Have fun!
Not sure if a book is a appropriate, but I love this one. It's written by Mike Hollingshead, one of my favorite storm photographers and Eric Nguyen. It's a fantastic book with lots of pictures, and great stories.
You don't need much. Reliable internet connection, something to display radar (an iPad with RadarScope Pro level 2 subscription, AllisionHouse storm chaser subscription will do just fine). Strongly advise you have a 4WD vehicle (not AWD, no 2WD). Some sort of reliable map system (Garmin, built in car, etc).
Get this book... https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Chasing-Handbook-Second-Vasquez/dp/0970684088/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1519424582&sr=1-1&keywords=storm+chasing+handbook
Buy these movies: https://stormandsky.com/stormanalysis101
Make sure you learn about storms and the "why" behind what you are wanting to see. Too many chasers are fleas on the back of other chasers (where they are going to chase) or just basing the chase day on what the SPC says. Many of these types will tell you straight out they have no intention of learning anything, just want to see tornadoes..... They will end up hurt/dead or at the very least miss a lot of storms.... To me this is a hunt and when I prepare decide on a location, and am successful its very satisfying.
Nice price for that camera!
I didn't realize yours was that small - you can get a much smaller beanbag and have the same results. something like this is cheap and would work fine.
I only have experience with a few. The best bang for the buck I’ve found, if you keep the lights inside your car, are these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G0PJ032/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VZ30Ab60GYCJQ
Alternately, you can go the light bar route, I have one of these and it works well (it’s heavy, though, and probably works better permanently mounted inside the back window than using suction cups):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K1BGR6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t130AbG32SCG0
If you are willing to pay more you can get much better stuff with controllers and everything from Whelen or Federal Signal, but expect to pay four figures for the whole setup and expect to have to run some wires in your car.
Not sure if this is the type of book your are looking for, but, What Stands in a storm is really good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LD1ORBS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dhc0AbPEWXNX5
If you don't have good inet in the field to look at sfc obs I would recommend something like this: Kestrel Pocket Weather Meter along with a good compass that you can pair with it to determine wind speed direction. Some of the higher end Kestrels will have built in compass. Mine doesn't, but then again I just use that as a backup really. So far I've had extremely reliable internet which gives me surface obs usually to about 5-10 minutes in accuracy.
I recommend this book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1503077373
I used his books to study for my technician and general licenses. No class needed. I'd still recommend getting involved with a local club if possible, though.
You can buy a DVD of it on Amazon.
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https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Adventure-Collection-Ultra-Blu-ray/dp/B01HOIXOHQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2IDS8GDGRY0H6&keywords=tornado+alley+sean+casey&qid=1557364538&s=gateway&sprefix=tornado+alley%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-2
Do you have any experience with this one?