End Zone Cameras vs. Windy Conditions

The manufacturers of end zone cameras recognize the potential issues that can come with designing tower poles incapable of sustaining the harsh conditions of the outdoors. By nature, any tower is susceptible to difficulties in windy conditions, but there are some that are better poised for that challenge.

Four is Better Than Three

A key factor in the sturdiness of your end zone camera tower is the number of legs on which it is supported. Many towers are produced with three legs. The sturdier options, however, are equipped with a fourth leg, giving the tower significantly more rigidity against windy conditions. Companies like Sport Scope offer these four-legged towers which also include stakes to ensure steadfastness in particularly aggressive winds.

Quality Over a Lack Thereof

Many sports programs become more concerned with the price of the equipment rather than the quality and reliability. If your program tends to lean this way, don’t expect much from the products you receive. In short, the cheaper the tower, the more susceptible it is to blow over in the wind. On the other hand, some companies make the sturdiness of their tower poles a top priority—next to competitive pricing—of their end zone camera systems.

 Bag It!

As mentioned previously, no camera system will be totally immune to the hazards that come with harsh weather conditions and strong winds. Because of this, owners should take extra precautions to avoid game footage failures in high wind conditions. Beyond the use of stakes to hold down tower legs, we recommend employing the help of several sandbags to add an additional level of support to the tower. Sandbags are a cheap and easy way to help make sure you protect your investment from being damaged.

Pro tip: if you’ve managed to keep your end zone camera tower upright in windy conditions, but game footage is still shaky, try lowering your camera two to three feet to prevent excessive camera movement.

Now get out there and show that wind who’s boss!