Ear plugs

[seth]

I've only got a few left 
I asked a mate if he could get me a few from work he got the whole container 

[KiwiCol]

I brought some green foam ones a few years back, had a devil of a job getting them to stay in.  Still got the pack here somewhere.  What I'm thinking of doing is next time I get new aids made, using the ear pieces from the old set, filling the centre part with silicone sealer or the like to block it up.  Reason being is they're custom moulded to my ear canal & fit perfect, but with a hole in the centre, so block it up.  Sorted & last for ever.

Think they said last time they're worth about $130 a side, so may as well get some more use out of them, especially as I'm the one who has to pay for all this stuff.  No ACC for me they said!

[grog]

i hate normal foam, cant get them in, keep falling out. will look at yours sweaty.

[Sweaty]

i hate normal foam, cant get them in, keep falling out. will look at yours sweaty.

I was the same Grog & these are so good, I don't push them in too far.
https://www.alpinehearingprotection.com/earplugs/motosafe/

[shanered6]

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QnMAAOSwcSJa~BBB/s-l1600.jpg

Ive just bought some of these to try out !

[ARH]

Interesting article for those in doubt...
https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-general-news/riders-risk-%E2%80%98permanent-hearing-damage-after-just-15-minutes-62mph

@ Grog - there is a technique you need to use for foam ear plugs - I had the same issue with them falling out until I saw this:
https://www.pksafety.com/blog/ear-plugs-what-you-need-to-know-so-they-fit-right/

[froudy]

I work in a very noisy print factory and have to wear ear plugs...Howard Leight foam type mostly.
I've also worn them every time I ride for the last 15 years.
It's a bonus that they don't cost me anything.
Also our work safety glasses cleaner is brilliant for de bugging my helmet visor as well.

[VladTepes]

Well my Shoei Neotec2, despite all the advertising guff, is significantly noise than I was expecting.
Investigation shows that there is a cutout section in the lining where the 'speakers' for the option Senna comms system fit.  As I don't have, nor can afford, nor want, that system that leaves two 'hollows' there which act as little echo chambers...  And of course they don't have any 'plugs' to fill those holes.

shoei.

So it's been pissing me off, I'm gonna have to get some earplugs too.



I also drive a Defender, with mud tyres, (have done for years) so my hearing isn't exactly tops anyway....

[KiwiCol]

The GT Air had 'plugs' for that spot, wonder if they'd fit? They had a round circle of foam (to go in the recess) & a 'flappy' but that was wider & covered the area.

You could always just buy some foam filler & cut / shape to fit.  Would cost bugger all, worst case is cut up the car wash or kitchen sink sponge.

[Kiwifruit]

I have an intercom in my GT Air those cut outs are great. You only get an echo chamber Vlad.......When l get lost l get the full force of the brides sense of humour failure in both ears. 

[KiwiCol]

Ya have to remind her that is was her directions that got you to the lost stage in the first place . . .   even if she didn't.  Nothing like a pre-emptive strike.

[grog]

these are what i use. i find much better than just foam ones. very cheao at safety shops. https://www.safetyquip.com.au/pdEPAS1/earplug-reusable-howard-leight-airsoft-cl-5-26db-cw-impact-case/

[Icebreaker]

Started using them last year, and waow, nice to lower the windnoise
The ones i use are called nonoise and takes the wind noise away, but you hear well due to, an open canal inside the ear plugs.

[BbigMmac]

Tried the foam things ( yellow industrials ) but think they filter to much, sometimes barely here my own bike! Tried the triple mushrooms but they never seem to fit comfortable, during longer rides start to irritate. This winter going to try otoplastics....custom made with filters. Guys who use them here say they are the best. Thought I was the only one with hearing problems but reading this thread made me realise that almost everyone`s hearing here is f*cked up. Is it the age?

[seth]

WHAT