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Finbrella Beach Umbrellas Storm Testing
South Cottesloe Beach, May 2016
Images from our storm testing session at South Cottesloe Beach.
Testing an F-220 model on the movable ground spike base.
Wind speeds recorded to 39 knots (70kms/hr) on the Vaavud wind meter.
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Measuring the wind speed with the trusty Vaavud wind meter. Gusts recorded at 39knots (70kms/hr) - Not your average 'beach weather'
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A wild and wooly Indian Ocean out towards Rottnest Island.
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Even the wind surfers were struggling to keep upright in this breeze!
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After 20 minutes of testing in the howling Doctor, we were happy to depart.