Ear plug blow out ?
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Ear Plugs
I bought 200 pairs of these on ebay for $42.00...they work great.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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From: Potsdam, NY
On long rides I wear ear plugs under my half helmet. I use standard closed cell foam ear plugs. They sometimes work loose and blow away. This happens often enough to be annoying.
Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do about it.
BTW, I live and do most of my riding in Florida. Full face & 3/4 helmets, Ear pads, etc. are too hot to tolerate most of the year.
Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do about it.
BTW, I live and do most of my riding in Florida. Full face & 3/4 helmets, Ear pads, etc. are too hot to tolerate most of the year.
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From: Denver, Colorado
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I have Ear plugs pair made at a shop that specializes in making custom fitted ear plugs. The store is near Chino Hills, California. The guy there is a current LAPD officer and he has made dozens of pairs for his fellow officers. I got not only a solid pair but also a pair that allows in sound less than 80db.
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From: sequim, wa
drill size 4 and a 1/4"x20 tap and a 1/4"x3/4" galvanized allen head screw. THEN- the lock tight!! 1/4"x28 screws take to long to install and stainless gets cold quicker. Of corse I have a small head, you might need a 5/16" or something. I would personally use blue locktite,... heating the red with a torch for removal hurts my ears. LOL
Last edited by jackstrr; Nov 3, 2010 at 11:54 PM.
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From: Wild West
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topi...ss/earplug.htm
http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...66S8exCOrrrrQ-
http://www.hearos.com/index/instructions
Road Master
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From: SE Michigan
Air in the head ?
My guess is you aren't inserting them properly. I've ridden for hours on end with earplugs in and never had them work loose.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topi...ss/earplug.htm
http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...66S8exCOrrrrQ-
http://www.hearos.com/index/instructions
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/topi...ss/earplug.htm
http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediaw...66S8exCOrrrrQ-
http://www.hearos.com/index/instructions
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From: Kentucky
For shooting, I wear molded earplugs, like these. They won't come out and cut a lot more sound than foam (which is already better than rubber).
http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net...FQta7AodMS8peQ
http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net...FQta7AodMS8peQ
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Quick question, foam are better than rubber? Are the rubber ones you referance the same as silicone? I've got the orange triple flanged silicone ones. Got them for shooting, they are the mil spec issue kind. Really need to start using some hearing protection on the bike, especially with a half helmet, my left hear rings for a few hours after a day's ride...not all that interested in developing Tinnitus.
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I use foam and have never lost one. I wear them daily at my job as well. A note on inserting them: 1st roll them tightly. 2nd reach over your head with your free hand and gently grasp the top of your ear, pulling up slightly. (This aligns the ear canal better) lastly, after quickly inserting, hold light pressure against it until you can feel the plug making a seal. (otherwise, as the foam expands, it tends to push the plug back out of the canal) Also you can check the package for the NRL(Noise Reduction Level) as there are many different levels available. I wish I knew these thing when I was attending rock concerts in the 70's and 80's, I am sure I would be hearing much better today.
Quick question, foam are better than rubber? Are the rubber ones you referance the same as silicone? I've got the orange triple flanged silicone ones. Got them for shooting, they are the mil spec issue kind. Really need to start using some hearing protection on the bike, especially with a half helmet, my left hear rings for a few hours after a day's ride...not all that interested in developing Tinnitus.
At work and while riding, I use the foam ones for the same reason.