SportHealth - Do you feel drained?

If you enjoy outdoor activities, you are surely familiar with the feeling of being completely exhausted after a windy day out in the open. The reason we get tired is often because we expose our human ears to wind and gusts, which can cause symptoms like fatigue and headaches.

These sounds occur when we move forward or expose our ears to wind that drowns out the sounds around us, making them difficult to perceive.

Using earplugs or regular earmuffs can provide some protection, but often at the cost of hearing less of what is happening around us.

Our hearing is so important for determining what is happening around us in traffic when we are cycling, or for being able to communicate during our journey on a sailboat or motorboat.

That’s why we at SportHälsa think you should try a pair of Windfree frames, which are ear protectors that eliminate the noise but still allow you to hear all the essential sounds that belong to sailing, cycling, or outdoor activities. Windfree is a very simple product, but those are usually the best.

Below you can read some reviews from people who have tried Windfree and are satisfied with them. Windfree consists of foam that covers the ear and a frame that goes behind the neck to hold them in place.

For those who wear hearing aids, it also works very well. Hearing aids often have difficulty filtering out wind noise, but with Windfree’s ear protection, much of the noise that can otherwise be perceived as disturbing is blocked out. Many people with tinnitus also appreciate the product as it reduces many high-pitched sounds.

Windfree’s ear protection is both functional and affordable and can be ordered at www.windfree.se. There you can also get more information about the product and find the nearest retailer!

How has Windfree ear protection helped you?
Anders Olsson, 48 years old, lecturer and swimmer for the disabled national team:
– I do triathlon, and during wheelchair racing and cycling, Windfree’s headphones work great. At first, I was a bit skeptical and thought the difference couldn’t be greater than having music in my ears or earplugs. But when I tried them, I noticed the difference and think it’s a fantastic thing that removes wind noise incredibly well so you can hear what’s happening in traffic. They also sit incredibly comfortably, which is important for me during long distances, and I will use Windfree this summer during my next triathlon.

Erik Drakenberg, 48 years old, sailboat charter skipper Goodsailing Sweden AB:
– When I have headwind, it buzzes around my ears and I get tired. If people talk to me, they have to raise their voices. When I got to borrow Windfree, it took a while before I tried them because I’m a bit skeptical of new things. But I noticed the difference, and it became even clearer when I tried taking off the noise protectors and heard what you normally hear. A surprisingly good noise barrier.

Lennart Hyse, 62 years old, photographer/filmmaker:
– Especially when cycling. It removes much of the noise that occurs in strong headwinds and which used to be stressful because you couldn’t hear traffic. When I didn’t have them, it was both a traffic hazard and quite tiring for the brain. From a traffic safety perspective, I used to only hear cars as long as they had studded tires, but in summer, you had no idea. With earmuffs, you can hear what’s coming from behind.

SportHälsa 2013