[Paddlewise] Kestrel Weather Meter Service

From: <cholst_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:21:27 -0500 (CDT)
When I get good service, I like to tell people about it.

For about nine years I've had a Kestrel 3000 wind, temperature, and
humidity instrument that usually sits in the breast pocket of my PFD.
While packing for my last kayak trip I tried to turn it on but it was
dead. I replaced the battery, but the Kestrel just cycled continuously
through the display segments until I removed the battery. Time for repair
or replacement. Last week I contacted the manufacturer through its Web
site, got a return authorization, and sent it off.

A few days later Nielsen-Kellerman, the manufacturer, sent me an e-mail
saying it was out of warranty and too old to repair, but I could purchase
a new model at a discount, which amounted to 30% off. The next day
(yesterday) they followed up with a phone call, and I ordered a new one. I
just received a notice that it has been shipped.

This is exemplary service, especially for such an old product. Kudos to N-K.

Chuck Holst
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