Earplugs?
#31
08-11-2007, 05:26 PM
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RE: Earplugs?
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I use them. Makes a huge difference and will make your ride much more enjoyable, provided the plugs fit you correctly. Earplugs will also reduce your fatigue so you can ride longer. I just go to my local pharmacy and buy disposable ones (unually hearos). Enjoy.
I use them. Makes a huge difference and will make your ride much more enjoyable, provided the plugs fit you correctly. Earplugs will also reduce your fatigue so you can ride longer. I just go to my local pharmacy and buy disposable ones (unually hearos). Enjoy.
#32
08-11-2007, 08:20 PM
RE: Earplugs?
They are like American Express Traveler's Checks.
Don't leave home without them!
When I ride any distance without em, my ears will ring for days.
I've already screwed up my hearing enough.
Don't leave home without them!
When I ride any distance without em, my ears will ring for days.
I've already screwed up my hearing enough.
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08-11-2007, 08:38 PM
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Wear your plugs, when riding , mowing lawn, runnng a saw etc. I'm 45 and have lost enough from lots of unprotected loud crap over the years(military, shooting/hunting, running heavy equuipment) that it is hard to hear most normal conversation unless the person istalking directly at me. Really sucks when you can hardly hear your daughter say she loves you. I wear the foam plugs now all the time. Hopefully I can save what I have left.
#36
08-12-2007, 12:54 AM
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Tried the drug store Hearos last week and have been using them more and more regularly. Riding with earplugs changed the entire experience for me and I have to say, I much prefer with than without.
#38
08-12-2007, 06:23 AM
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I think earplugs make for a much more pleasant ride, and they do not seem to reduce the ability to hear traffic. I wore a set of custom plugs for years but finally decided they were of too dense a material and they started to bother me. So, I tried the "Silent Ear" type shown in your referral. They were good but both fell out on the road and I lost them. I now wear the orange foam cheapies and they work very well. I have seen reviews on them and do not see the need for a more expensive plug unless you want to go all out and get the musician plugs which are usually rated as best, but much more costly. I cut the orange foam plugs down so they do not stick out of my ear so far. If they touch the helmet they can drive you nuts. By the way, I wear a full face helmet and it is not a substitute for ear plugs in reducing noise.
Start when you are young and have hearing to save.
06 Cobalt Street Bob
I think earplugs make for a much more pleasant ride, and they do not seem to reduce the ability to hear traffic. I wore a set of custom plugs for years but finally decided they were of too dense a material and they started to bother me. So, I tried the "Silent Ear" type shown in your referral. They were good but both fell out on the road and I lost them. I now wear the orange foam cheapies and they work very well. I have seen reviews on them and do not see the need for a more expensive plug unless you want to go all out and get the musician plugs which are usually rated as best, but much more costly. I cut the orange foam plugs down so they do not stick out of my ear so far. If they touch the helmet they can drive you nuts. By the way, I wear a full face helmet and it is not a substitute for ear plugs in reducing noise.
Start when you are young and have hearing to save.
06 Cobalt Street Bob
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08-12-2007, 06:28 AM
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the input. when im at Target with the wife today Ill buy some cheap ones - see how they work. Then if needed Ill order some nicer ones.
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08-12-2007, 06:31 AM
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Anyone use earplugs while riding? Ive just started riding and holy smokes the wind noise is killing me. I would prefer not to loose my hearing. Anyone every use any of these plugs...
Anyone use earplugs while riding? Ive just started riding and holy smokes the wind noise is killing me. I would prefer not to loose my hearing. Anyone every use any of these plugs...