About Slipstreamz
Formed in 2004 by Lonnie Tiegs, Slipstreamz
is based in South Africa where Tiegs resides and created a new form of
earwear for cyclists. As an experienced road and mountain cyclist of
more than 15 years, Tiegs, president and chief executive officer of
Slipstreamz, noticed his ears rang after riding and that he began
having difficulty hearing sounds in the high range. Inspired by this
annoyance, Tiegs developed “The Slip” and it is now available online
and in selected retailers around the world.
for more , go to the Slipstream website here.
http://www.elron.co.uk/slipstream.htm
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Cyclists wind noise limiting device
A wind noise limiting device (10) selectively reducing wind noise while allowing ambient sounds to reach a wearer's ear (18). A sound-permeable body (20), is optionally shaped to surround an outer ear of the wearer, and includes an open-weave mesh (24) of a plastic material which permits air movement through holes in the mesh. Fibers (28) are attached to the mesh. The fibers alter the air flow passing through the device to reduce noise created by air movement across the mesh. The device is attached to a chin strap (12) of a helmet (14). In an alternate embodiment, the body is positioned in front of the ear, and interrupts moving air approaching the ear from the front.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to cyclist safety accessories. More particularly
this invention relates to an ear wind shield for cyclists. An ear wind
shield alleviates wind roar and allows cyclists to perceive rearwardly
approaching passing motor vehicles which would otherwise be imperceptible.