What kind of ear plugs
Road Captain
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From: Virginia
I'd highly recommend these: http://www.howardleight.com/family/index/4
Excellent fit, noise reduction and very comfortable. You can get a box of them fairly cheap at http://www.amazon.com Been using these for many years working around heavy industrial equipment and while riding.
Excellent fit, noise reduction and very comfortable. You can get a box of them fairly cheap at http://www.amazon.com Been using these for many years working around heavy industrial equipment and while riding.
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Tourer
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I just came across this and found it has some good reviews in there.
I too am thinking that the 3/4 or modular helmet may be the way I go. Especially if I want to ride without the windshield.
Thanks again for all the suggestions.
Phil
I too am thinking that the 3/4 or modular helmet may be the way I go. Especially if I want to ride without the windshield.
Thanks again for all the suggestions.
Phil
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I ordered the Reusable Earplug Sample Kit from Aerostich http://www.aerostich.com/off-and-rid...ample-kit.html
and found a couple that worked better than the others. I have gotten to the point where I wear earplugs no matter what kind of helmet that I wear because the wind noise bothers me so much.
and found a couple that worked better than the others. I have gotten to the point where I wear earplugs no matter what kind of helmet that I wear because the wind noise bothers me so much.
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From: swamp-east missouri
i was having an issue with wind noise and my half helmet. i listen to my ipod and the combination was killing me. i finally found a pair of sony earbuds ($35) at best buy. they are shaped like skullcandy, but have a volume and track selection controls. They work great. totally block wind, but i can listen at low volume so i can still hear the road. I am not saying that these are safe. It is by no means safe to dampen sounds of the highway, but it will save my ears from wind, and i really need my toons. seems to be a good compromise imho.
Road Master
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When I first began using ear plugs my ears would be tender after I took them out. Not from the sound but from the plug itself. Perhaps you are feeling that too? This happens with the foam or custom made rubber plugs molded to my ear.
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Ironic this thread popped up, I just got a half helmet the other day and rode, I damn near had to pull over cuz it sounded like bombs going off in my ears. I stuck it out and got to where I was going, I ride with a knit beanie to wear when I take the helmet off, I was able to get the beanie on and put the helmet over it covering my ears. 1000% times better, My ears are already messed up from concerts and noise so I take care these days to make sure nothing else damages them. I'm thinking about having some type of ear cover/pads made to sew into the straps of the helmet so they are covered while riding.
Don't think I'd want to hassle with ear plugs, might lose them or just the hassle of in and out every time you get on and off the bike.
Don't think I'd want to hassle with ear plugs, might lose them or just the hassle of in and out every time you get on and off the bike.
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Phil
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I usually don't wear any when I ride but always carry some of the foam ones.
The wax ones that I buy at the dollar store are cheap and they work. They don't seem to be as irritating as the foam ones.
The wax ones that I buy at the dollar store are cheap and they work. They don't seem to be as irritating as the foam ones.