The WINDEX was first designed and brought to market in 1964 by RADAB (Research And Development AB), a small Swedish company run by three young engineers who also happened to be close friends, Sven-Olof Ridder, Harald Undén and Lars Bergström.
The original WINDEX design by Sven-Olof Ridder, an aeronautical engineer who is recognised worldwide for his design skills, was made of aluminum. The design was successful and soon became popular with Swedish sailors. However, the international breakthrough came in 1972 when a large investment in plastic tooling was made, which allowed for large quantity production at a lower cost. One of the design criteria at the time was that the WINDEX should be “as sensitive in light air as cigarette smoke”. The solution was a plastic wind vane with low weight and a large fin mounted on a Sapphire jewel bearing like a compass needle.
This design, which incorporates the now famous Sapphire jewel suspension has remained unchanged and extremely popular with sailors through the decades.
Windex Locking Device for Windex 6Windex Locking Device for Windex 6 - Spare elasticated shockcord clip for locking your Windex 6 into position |
Windex Mast Wind Indicator FittingWindex Mast Wind Indicator Fitting for most types of their wind indicators - 10, 15, XL |
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Windex Supporting RodWindex Supporting Rod for all types of their wind indicators - 6, Dinghy, 10, 15, XL, Scout 50 and Scout 90 |
Windex Index ArmsWindex Index Arms - Available for Dinghy, 10, 15, XL, Scout 50 and Scout 90 |
Windex 10 Unifix MountWindex 10 Unifix Mount - Provides horizontal or vertical mounts for your Windex 10 |
Windex Birdspike for Windex 15Windex Birdspike for Windex 15 - Prevents birds from landing on your Windex 15. |
Windex 15 Unifix MountWindex 15 Unifix Mount - Provides horizontal or vertical mounts for your Windex 15 |
Windex Vane UnitWindex Vane Unit for all types of their wind indicators - Dinghy, 10, 15, XL, Scout 50 and Scout 90 |
Windex LED Light 12 VoltWindex LED Light 12 Volt - Illuminates the reflectors on the wind indicator arms - very handy when sailing at night! |
Windex 6 Dinghy Wind IndicatorWindex 6 Dinghy Wind Indicator - Designed for the smaller dinghy (ideally singlehander e.g. Laser) or multihull |
Windex 10 Wind IndicatorWindex 10 Wind Indicator - Designed for boats from 10 feet to 20 feet |
Windex 15 Wind IndicatorWindex 15 Wind Indicator - Designed for boats from 15 feet to 40 feet |
Windex 15 Wind Indicator with BirdspikeWindex 15 Wind Indicator with Birdspike - Designed for boats from 15 feet to 40 feet |
Windex Scout 50 Wind Indicator and VHF AntennaWindex Scout 50 Wind Indicator and VHF Antenna - A must for every yacht owner - duel use from two respected manufacturers - Windex and Scout. Designed for boats from 15 feet to 40 feet |
Windex Scout 90 Wind Indicator and 3dB range VHF AntennaWindex Scout 90 Wind Indicator and 3dB range VHF Antenna - Duel use from two respected manufacturers - Windex and Scout. Designed for boats from 15 feet to 40 feet |
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