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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:12 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...
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:15 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...
WHAT DID YOU SAY?? SPEAK UP! I HAVE MY PLUGS IN!!!
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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With a good 3/4 helmet you won't have that problem.
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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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.
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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With a good 3/4 helmet you won't have that problem.
Dale Earnhart was wearing a good 3/4 helmet.

(Sorry, I couldn't resist that)
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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I use them all the time. The wind pounding your ears is brutal. Of course, a good helmet solves that problem as well.
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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I prefer not to block my hearing while riding so I deal with the wind.
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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With a good 3/4 helmet you won't have that problem.
Dale Earnhart was wearing a good 3/4 helmet.

(Sorry, I couldn't resist that)

lol, NICE!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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I like the "wax" kind. last forever....don't lose shape, and are allittle quiter (I think) than the foam ones....

Like 3power, they keep you"fresher, longer"
 
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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A lot of bros swear by this, wearing ear plugs, and there are some pretty spiffy ones to chose from but...
Like many of the other bros here I would rather hear everything.
Theory is...wearing quality hearing protection can also help you to fatigue less.
 



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