Ear protection anyone
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From: Nebraska
I bought mine at Walgreens. They were $2.99 or something. They come with a case and have a string to attach them together so you don't lose them. I use them every time I go out on the highway.
I have had them for 2 years now and love them. They cut the wind noise down to nothing!!!
I have had them for 2 years now and love them. They cut the wind noise down to nothing!!!
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From: NorCal
The best ear plugs I've used are made by "The Safety Director" and are sold by Cintas. They're simply awesome. I can wear them all day w/o discomfort, and the decibel rating is very good.
If you need tunes, Etymotic ER-6i's are killer. They reduce ambient sounds by 25-ish db, and they sound great. Can be had on Amazon for about $70...
If you need tunes, Etymotic ER-6i's are killer. They reduce ambient sounds by 25-ish db, and they sound great. Can be had on Amazon for about $70...
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From: Charlotte Metro
I have used the Surefire Earplugs for awhile now and they are just as one would expected from Surefire GREAT! I would recommend them to anyone. I first bought them to use shooting, and them like you guys my ears were ringing all night after riding. So not wanting to be like an old fart in a few years I decided to try them and after I wouldn't ride with out them (distance). Give them a try you will really enjoy the ride more.
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From: Blackfoot, ID
On long trips, I use ear plugs. They're not the cheap-o foam ones, but they're not too expensive. I got them at Academy Sports (you can probably get a set in any hunting department). They come in a little plastic container, and they have ribs on them....Can't remember the name, but they only cost me like $3.99, and they work great.
I've been wearing hearing protection when I ride for several years now. I finally had a custom set made to fit my ears a couple of years ago and they work very well and are very comfortable. Prior to that I used the foam ones you roll up and then they expand in your ears. They work well too but aren't as comfortable after a long ride. You can usually find some one making them at the larger rallies.
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From: Charlotte Metro
I've been wearing hearing protection when I ride for several years now. I finally had a custom set made to fit my ears a couple of years ago and they work very well and are very comfortable. Prior to that I used the foam ones you roll up and then they expand in your ears. They work well too but aren't as comfortable after a long ride. You can usually find some one making them at the larger rallies.
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From: Virginia
Ear plugs sometimes...
I've been working in industry for many years since the Navy and found these to be some of the best around. Very comfortable with a NRR rating of 32db. I've routinely worn these for 10+ hours with no irritation of my ears.
http://www.howardleight.com/family/index/4
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: SoCal, USA
I use a custom-molded pair from this outfit on long rides:
http://www.earplugs4u.com
They work pretty well, limiting the dB level to about 85. They're comfortable as well. The only problem I have with them is they often fall out when I take off my helmet (I use a full-face modular)...that's a bit of a PITA.
http://www.earplugs4u.com
They work pretty well, limiting the dB level to about 85. They're comfortable as well. The only problem I have with them is they often fall out when I take off my helmet (I use a full-face modular)...that's a bit of a PITA.
