custome ear plugs

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  1. bonjo

    bonjo Active Member

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    any recommendation for hairy ears :)rolleyes:)

    I have only used EAR disposable ones. They work fine but cut out too much of the noise/ sound(39dB!) but provide good air pressure buffeting protection for my ears.

    I was wondering how good the custome made ones are in terms of air pressure buffeting
     
  2. raphael

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    I’ve been using them for a good five years now and find them much better and for longer.
    I find the ones I have now from ultimate ear are the best I’ve tried as they use a dual silicone, so a softer compound on the bit that goes into the ear canal.
    They cut out a lot of the wind noise but let you still hear the exhaust buy cutting out the harmful frequencies.
     
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  3. bradt

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    Cheaper option 3m foam earplugs certainly better than some of the 'purpose ' bike plugs.
     
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    “WHAT”:rolleyes:;)
     
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    I'm tempted by these... my current "Bollsens" plugs are crap.
    But at £100 inc the moulding, is it really really worth it?
    How long do they last you?
     
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    Another vote for ultimate ears. I've had 3 pairs in 15 years and I only got the last pair this year so they easily last 6+ years.

    If you wait until they are at a bike show you can get the moulds done for free.
     
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  7. raphael

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    go to any bike show and you get the moulds taken free,and they’ll more than likely give you 10% if you ask? they will last at least 2 years as your inner ear changes shape very 2 or so years.
     
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    Don't seem to find as many cigarette butts at the local dogging spot anymore:rolleyes: so I've started to use foam ones from work :D there free aswell :D:D
     
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    I bought moulded ear plugs, when I first started wearing them after 20 mins my ears were sore. I placed the discomfort down to a hard silicone compound. I reverted back to disposable plugs. I might of been unlucky with the moulding, but they are not for me.
     
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  10. bonjo

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    thanks for the feedbacks.
    I called the company, the woman I spoke to was no rider and had zero experience of the product real world performance past the info on their website.:rolleyes:

    Guessing their cost is £10 or less & selling it @ £70+,they should emply a better pre sale enquiry person!

    For now, I will carry on with my disposable ones, may try the decibullz @£30
     
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    These turned up today from Sportsbikeshop, thought I'd give them a try 20230829_181541.jpg 20230829_181631.jpg room in the case for a key and credit card too
     
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    Have used them in the past and found them very good mate, just got the arse with constantly losing one all the time
     
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    I've used them for quite a few years they're v good.
     
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    Bob uses them every time he’s out with lozzy;)
     
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    Thought you were going to say using,
    used condoms
     
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  16. bonjo

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    that's good feedback on pinlock's. I'll check them out since they have 3 stage seal.
    I tried the mushroom cup style but did't get on with the the central attenuator sticking out.
    I considered these but decided against the as I don't know how hard the mould is:
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    I still use the 3M ear disposables.

    HOWEVER - if you put your used ones in a wash bag and throw them in the washing a machine, they come out (almost) like new. I’ve been trying this for the past couple weeks and so far, so good.

    (Before you ask, no I’m not a Yorkshireman :D)
     
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    I've been using EAR 39dB for years don't know how they tae to washing;
    If you were pulling my leg, then I fell for it
     
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    No not pulling your leg or anything else.
     

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