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What is an Airport Windsock? How is it different from a standard windsock? Why do airports have them? Whats with the stripes on an airport wind sock? The answers to all this and more in this short blog post!

Ever wonder why its always windy at the beach? How does the wind affect you when you're trying to enjoy some much needed relaxed beach time? How much wind is too much wind when you're planning to spend some time outdoors at the beach? Check out this quick article to help you understand why its windy and how to manage your windy day at the beach.

If you are setting up a windsock for the first time, you will need to buy a frame and pole to place it on. Choosing a frame can be a daunting process. Check out this article to help you out!

Do you hate it when you look out at your site and see that your windsock is not flying in the wind as it is meant to but instead has found itself giving a big hug to its pole? If you have a problem with your windsock constantly getting wrapped around the pole? You are not alone! Check out this article for three ways to stop this issue!

Having a windsock on location can really help farmers understand a lot about how their crop is affected by the environmental conditions as well as the conditions on other neighboring properties. They can get an understanding of:...

Windsocks are made differently for single hoop frames than they are for double hoop frames. Its important to make sure you inform the manufacturer of your custom windsock or the supplier of your standard windsock, that you have a double hoop frame. Click here to find out what information to provide when ordering your windsock with The Custom Windsock Co. 

Do you have a hobby farm, a family farm or are associated with a commercial farm and want to know how to create a positive brand with your farm? The Custom Windsock Co. can help you in your branding efforts to create a brand that your customers will remember fondly and for a long time to come. Click here to read 7 ways that a custom windsock can help your brand.

Windsocks can be made of several different types of materials. Each type allowing the windsock to perform in different ways. Windsocks, like flags, take a lot of abuse in the elements. They are also made to keep worksite safe, so they need to be made of a material that is light enough to move in the breeze and durable enough to withstand the elements (waterproof, flame retardant, UV resistant etc..) 

One of the main reasons that airports, helipads and airstrips have variegated windsocks is because the stripes tell a story. They tell you wind speed. Approximately how many knots or mph the wind is blowing.

If its your first time buying a windsock, it can be a bit confusing. We’ve broken down the questions you need to ask yourself so that you can make a sound decision on which is the best windsock for you. Once you have read this short article, you will know what sock and what size to get and you will be well on your way 😊