Win-D-Fender
The Original Wind Guard for Flute
Win-D-Fender is the solution to a problem that has affected flute players for centuries.
Wind silences the flute.
Whether playing outdoor concerts, marching band performances, or wedding
gigs on the beach, wind is a verifiable nightmare for flute players.
Win-D-Fender solves this problem once and for all.
Lightweight and comfortable,
Win-D-Fender installs easily and
safely secures to the flute, shielding the lip plate from all directions
while not interfering with the player's air stream.
Win-D-Fender's
ventilated design helps limit condensation, while enhancing sound
projections so the flute may be heard outdoors like never before.
Let the Flutes be heard!
Update: Based on the recent results by Texas
Tech University study (Viral Spread Mitigation and Risk of Infectious
Disease Transmission in Flute Playing - Texas Tech University School of
Music and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center by Dr. Lisa
Garner Santa, Dr. Karin Ardon-Dryer, Dr. Emily Bailey, and Dr. Michael
San Francisco).
Win-D-Fender
helps to reduce [viral] emissions.
Computer
Aided Design (CAD), Human Centered Design (HCD) and Design for Six
Sigma (DFSS) methodologies standardized in the automotive, aerospace,
defense and construction industries were fundamental in the Win-D-Fender
design.
The Win-D-Fender represents thousands of hours of engineering
calculations, computer simulations, user trials, and laboratory
validation. Every feature, contour and curve is designed to optimize
engineering performance:
- The exterior shape maximizes wind protection and promotes aerodynamic wind flow around the Win-D-Fender.
- The interior profile manages turbulence for seamless sound generation.
- The unique shape is designed to provide a personal "sound mirror".
- Every surface and feature is scrutinized to minimize weight.
- The "W" hole size and pattern are optimized for sound projection and condensation relief, while preventing wind intrusion.
- The height is optimized to preserve the users' air stream without interfering with the nose, cheek or other facial features.
- The mouth opening is designed to accommodate a broad range of face sizes and shapes while shielding the lip plate.
- Even the spring tension force was meticulously tested to provide
critical clamp force and still be easily operated by the 95th percentile
flutist.
