Email alerts for wind conditions.. who would use it!??

[jetpack]

Originally Posted by hobiekanobie

Id use it but you still run into the same problem of having to have people access it and send out an accurate report of the conditions.... I think you would still need a internet capable phone, so why not just use the site here as it is frequented by most of us? Are you going to be the only one able to send the alerts?

I believe what is being sought after here is this -

Enable multiple users to send & recieve wind reports via cell phone.

This might be worth a look. I sure would like to know, who's going to EB when or if it's good. It's a heck of drive just to see.

http://www.tweetfunnel.com/

http://www.diaryofareluctantblogger....izational.html

[kiteUSF]

I am currently working on developing a website with these functions in mind. If you are familiar with Gulfster.com that will give you a good idea as to what im modeling it after. Except instead of being geared toward surfers it will be focused on kiters and wind driven sports in the Tampa Bay area. I am currently working on getting permission to install a live camera at EB that I think would be a huge help! I was going to wait to post about it until I got more developed but this thread seems like the perfect time for your input and suggestions! I look forward to hearing about what you all think and launching the site!

[kiteUSF]

Just talked with my friend who is a web designer. We will have the site up by the beginning of next week. The template is going to be very user friendly and I think it will keep everyone from missing sessions or making long trips to the beach only to get skunked! Stay tuned for more info!

[Unimog Bob]

A live camera at EB would be awesome. Cams are the way to go, over sensors.

I think this approach is probably the easiest and most flexible/powerful in terms of communicating updates-

http://www.fksa.org/showthread.php?t=8676&page=4

It can be accessed by phone via text alerts, the web, and can also be linked to email, twitter, you name it. Easy sign up, etc. as well.


http://www.textmarks.com/WINDY

Through use of the share feature, it can easily be linked to almost anything, including gmail.

[al-kite-ah]

i joined and will participate. thanks, allen

[Steve-O]

This ROCKS!!!!

[Todd RT]

I like the textmarks idea! So far it's working GREAT... we just need more wind! LOL!

My only thought is that textmarks should only be used when needed. Hopefully people don't start sending other messages across, instead of wind reports.