ear plugs
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I use these as well. Love them.
I always wear earplugs, even when I'm wearing a full face. No need to spend tons of money on them. While wearing my full face I use the foam type you can buy at any CVS or Walmart. They're soft and don't interfere with the padding inside my helmet. When go go half shell or no helmet I use triple flange Surefire EP4 ear plugs. They block noise well and stay in you ears. They also have filters that you can open or close. Open works great because you can still hear sounds you need to and have a conversation.
http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html
http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html
#12
#13
Wind noise! It'll do more damage to your hearing than pipes. And of course ear plugs are great if you have a passenger that never shuts up. lol I wouldn't say spending $10-$20 is a waste of money. Cutting out that wind noise makes for a much more pleasant ride, especially on long rides. Best $20 you'll spend.
#14
How far to do the SureFires stick out?
After reading a couple of these ear plug threads and getting a new Nolan N44 helmet I've been experimenting with ear plugs.
For me, the reason is that the N44 acts like a bell and amplifies the low frequency drone of my exhaust when I have the face shield down (plus I wanted to reduce the wind noise).
I tried the foam inserts, but I don't like the pressure they exert in my ear and they block out too much ambient sound. I picked up some Fents the supermarket - the swimmer plugs that look like gum drops and the ones that look like the SureFires (total cost $5). Both require a little maneuvering to get them in the right position.
The ones that look like the SureFires stick out way too far for me and it's hard to get them in the right position, then put my helmet on so they don't move. The gum drops work better, especially if I leave a little opening at the top of my ear to let in a little sound.
Either way, the difference is very noticeable at the end of my ride - much less ringing in my ears and no wind-noise fatigue, so thanks to all on the forum for this information.
I'm guessing the EP3's don't stick out as much since they are only double flanged vs triple flanged on the EP4s?
After reading a couple of these ear plug threads and getting a new Nolan N44 helmet I've been experimenting with ear plugs.
For me, the reason is that the N44 acts like a bell and amplifies the low frequency drone of my exhaust when I have the face shield down (plus I wanted to reduce the wind noise).
I tried the foam inserts, but I don't like the pressure they exert in my ear and they block out too much ambient sound. I picked up some Fents the supermarket - the swimmer plugs that look like gum drops and the ones that look like the SureFires (total cost $5). Both require a little maneuvering to get them in the right position.
The ones that look like the SureFires stick out way too far for me and it's hard to get them in the right position, then put my helmet on so they don't move. The gum drops work better, especially if I leave a little opening at the top of my ear to let in a little sound.
Either way, the difference is very noticeable at the end of my ride - much less ringing in my ears and no wind-noise fatigue, so thanks to all on the forum for this information.
I'm guessing the EP3's don't stick out as much since they are only double flanged vs triple flanged on the EP4s?
#15
How far to do the SureFires stick out?
After reading a couple of these ear plug threads and getting a new Nolan N44 helmet I've been experimenting with ear plugs.
For me, the reason is that the N44 acts like a bell and amplifies the low frequency drone of my exhaust when I have the face shield down (plus I wanted to reduce the wind noise).
I tried the foam inserts, but I don't like the pressure they exert in my ear and they block out too much ambient sound. I picked up some Fents the supermarket - the swimmer plugs that look like gum drops and the ones that look like the SureFires (total cost $5). Both require a little maneuvering to get them in the right position.
The ones that look like the SureFires stick out way too far for me and it's hard to get them in the right position, then put my helmet on so they don't move. The gum drops work better, especially if I leave a little opening at the top of my ear to let in a little sound.
Either way, the difference is very noticeable at the end of my ride - much less ringing in my ears and no wind-noise fatigue, so thanks to all on the forum for this information.
I'm guessing the EP3's don't stick out as much since they are only double flanged vs triple flanged on the EP4s?
After reading a couple of these ear plug threads and getting a new Nolan N44 helmet I've been experimenting with ear plugs.
For me, the reason is that the N44 acts like a bell and amplifies the low frequency drone of my exhaust when I have the face shield down (plus I wanted to reduce the wind noise).
I tried the foam inserts, but I don't like the pressure they exert in my ear and they block out too much ambient sound. I picked up some Fents the supermarket - the swimmer plugs that look like gum drops and the ones that look like the SureFires (total cost $5). Both require a little maneuvering to get them in the right position.
The ones that look like the SureFires stick out way too far for me and it's hard to get them in the right position, then put my helmet on so they don't move. The gum drops work better, especially if I leave a little opening at the top of my ear to let in a little sound.
Either way, the difference is very noticeable at the end of my ride - much less ringing in my ears and no wind-noise fatigue, so thanks to all on the forum for this information.
I'm guessing the EP3's don't stick out as much since they are only double flanged vs triple flanged on the EP4s?
#16
I don't wear my SureFires with a full face. They don't stick out too much but the filter part is not soft and it puts a little too much pressure on my ears, at least it does with my helmet. I use the soft foam plugs with my full face and it works well, but I see you don't like those. Maybe those custom fitted ear plugs that mold to the shape of you inner ear would work best for you.
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In my case and my wife's, they do not extend beyond the ear. In other words, they don't stick out at all for us. After double checking, I use the SureFire EP-5 medium size.
How far to do the SureFires stick out?
After reading a couple of these ear plug threads and getting a new Nolan N44 helmet I've been experimenting with ear plugs.
For me, the reason is that the N44 acts like a bell and amplifies the low frequency drone of my exhaust when I have the face shield down (plus I wanted to reduce the wind noise).
I tried the foam inserts, but I don't like the pressure they exert in my ear and they block out too much ambient sound. I picked up some Fents the supermarket - the swimmer plugs that look like gum drops and the ones that look like the SureFires (total cost $5). Both require a little maneuvering to get them in the right position.
The ones that look like the SureFires stick out way too far for me and it's hard to get them in the right position, then put my helmet on so they don't move. The gum drops work better, especially if I leave a little opening at the top of my ear to let in a little sound.
Either way, the difference is very noticeable at the end of my ride - much less ringing in my ears and no wind-noise fatigue, so thanks to all on the forum for this information.
I'm guessing the EP3's don't stick out as much since they are only double flanged vs triple flanged on the EP4s?
After reading a couple of these ear plug threads and getting a new Nolan N44 helmet I've been experimenting with ear plugs.
For me, the reason is that the N44 acts like a bell and amplifies the low frequency drone of my exhaust when I have the face shield down (plus I wanted to reduce the wind noise).
I tried the foam inserts, but I don't like the pressure they exert in my ear and they block out too much ambient sound. I picked up some Fents the supermarket - the swimmer plugs that look like gum drops and the ones that look like the SureFires (total cost $5). Both require a little maneuvering to get them in the right position.
The ones that look like the SureFires stick out way too far for me and it's hard to get them in the right position, then put my helmet on so they don't move. The gum drops work better, especially if I leave a little opening at the top of my ear to let in a little sound.
Either way, the difference is very noticeable at the end of my ride - much less ringing in my ears and no wind-noise fatigue, so thanks to all on the forum for this information.
I'm guessing the EP3's don't stick out as much since they are only double flanged vs triple flanged on the EP4s?
#19
i wear custom molded plugs every time i hit the highway. in town, i go without. it's the wind that is bloody crazy.
i don't know what they cost tho, i had two pairs made for free. my wife is a hearing aid specialist (audiologist) who works at a hearing aid clinic.
i think they usually run around 90 bux a pair.
best plug i've ever used, i can't stand things in my ears. especially those ipod earbuds. but these are a perfect fit.
i have the string fixed to mine so when i pull them out to go into a store, they just hang around my neck.
i got one black pair, and one orange pair.
i don't know what they cost tho, i had two pairs made for free. my wife is a hearing aid specialist (audiologist) who works at a hearing aid clinic.
i think they usually run around 90 bux a pair.
best plug i've ever used, i can't stand things in my ears. especially those ipod earbuds. but these are a perfect fit.
i have the string fixed to mine so when i pull them out to go into a store, they just hang around my neck.
i got one black pair, and one orange pair.
#20