Re: [Paddlewise] Barometers on Trips

One more thing, I was more interested in something that was more
a straight barometer than some blinking, flashing gizmo.

LedJube_at_aol.com wrote:

>     Debbie's description of the "CampingBaro" sounds very interesting.  The
> gadget freak in me want to run out and by one just to play with it. Oregon
> Scientific has, IMO marketed some strong and useful products.
>
>     BUT . . . . . . . .
>
>     Isn't this information available by looking at the sky and feeling for
> wind on your face? Certainly it would take more effort to learn to read the
> sky for weather but is there something that a barometer can do, that we
> absolutely have to know and can't determine by reading the sky? Maybe I'm
> just showing my ignorance again. If so I humbly apologize but I really want
> to know if I should have one of these.
>     I always thought the low pressure systems were preceded by strengthening
> winds and darkening clouds and high pressure by weakening of winds and
> clearing skies. My approach in the past has been to check the weather
> forecast for local systems, draw on past experience and watch the sky for
> signs of change.
>     If on the other hand, if the purpose of the barometer is to help
> forecast, where does the weather radio fit in? Is this to be a backup to the
> weather radio?
>
>     I'm trying to be the safest seakayaker I can without any excess equipment
>
> Thanks in advance for your opinions
>
> Jed
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