Is your helmet responsible your hearing loss? - Page 3

Gas Man · 11-11-2011, 10:26 PM

But now there are much better ear plugs with tapers and the now re-usable pure push in plugs.

defector · 11-14-2011, 03:23 PM

I never used to wear earplugs until a buddy of mine starting riding his ZX9 with a D&D exhaust on it next to me on regular trips. Suddenly, it became a smart idea.

HurricaneHeather · 11-14-2011, 04:42 PM

I have never once used earplugs when riding and have never thought about it until now. Damn. Now I think I should.

I have never been able to wear earbud headphones while riding since they fall out while I am putting my helmet on., so it's not worth it.

Corey · 11-14-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

I have never once used earplugs when riding and have never thought about it until now. Damn. Now I think I should.

I have never been able to wear earbud headphones while riding since they fall out while I am putting my helmet on., so it's not worth it.

Foam earplugs are totally different. Compress those bitches down, stick them in your ear, and hold them while the foam expands. They're staying tight. It's a little weird at first because everything is super muted, but you can hear the things that matter without the drone of wind noise.

HurricaneHeather · 11-14-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Foam earplugs are totally different. Compress those bitches down, stick them in your ear, and hold them while the foam expands. They're staying tight. It's a little weird at first because everything is super muted, but you can hear the things that matter without the drone of wind noise.

Yeah, I'll have to give that a try. It's never really bothered me. Maybe I am mostly deaf already.

Gas Man · 11-15-2011, 07:36 AM

Being the safety guy at work, I purchased these the last time. They are great!

http://www.labsafety.com/e-a-r-push-...lugs_24547688/

pauldun170 · 11-15-2011, 12:48 PM

I had picked up 50pk of 32 db 2 years ago for $10 on sale.
Can't remember where I got them from and I'm reusing some nasty plugs at this point.

Particle Man · 11-15-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I had picked up 50pk of 32 db 2 years ago for $10 on sale.
Can't remember where I got them from and I'm reusing some nasty plugs at this point.

Walgreens. That's where I got mine for the same price.

jtemple · 11-16-2011, 01:56 PM

I just use the old school E-A-R foam plugs. I have gigantic ear canals and they're the only ones that will seal them up tight. I have some reusable rubber plugs, but they start to hurt after prolonged use.

Particle Man · 11-16-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

I have some reusable rubber plugs, but they start to hurt after prolonged use.

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11-11-2011, 10:26 PM	#21
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	But now there are much better ear plugs with tapers and the now re-usable pure push in plugs. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-14-2011, 03:23 PM	#22
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	I never used to wear earplugs until a buddy of mine starting riding his ZX9 with a D&D exhaust on it next to me on regular trips. Suddenly, it became a smart idea. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

11-15-2011, 07:36 AM	#26
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Being the safety guy at work, I purchased these the last time. They are great! http://www.labsafety.com/e-a-r-push-...lugs_24547688/ __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-14-2011, 04:42 PM	#23
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I have never once used earplugs when riding and have never thought about it until now. Damn. Now I think I should. I have never been able to wear earbud headphones while riding since they fall out while I am putting my helmet on., so it's not worth it.

11-16-2011, 01:56 PM	#29
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I just use the old school E-A-R foam plugs. I have gigantic ear canals and they're the only ones that will seal them up tight. I have some reusable rubber plugs, but they start to hurt after prolonged use.