Earplugs or whisper kit (or both)?

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....was wondering if there was a thought filter that was kinda cheap, not chinese and in various colours,in a washable latex instead of foam...im gettin really fucked off humming inane fucking ditties when i should be lookin at where im meant to be goin'...if i wasnt thinking so much , im sure life would be a lot easier...especially on those that are surrounded by me...

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if you want the best disposable you should get these, mix of bees wax lanolin, and cotton.

I got a twin pack and tried them out on the Capital 1000Kms Cruise and a few rides since. The most comfortable of all the plugs tried. All day riding and no pain. Thanks for the recommendation.

After using the XR1000 over the weekend, a helmet definitely plays a part, ie, ear space. Not enough in the XR1000 (remembering both helmets have speakers set up) means the ears would normally flatten against the side of your head. Pain in the XR came within 500km...

Because the plugs are in, and are solid compared to the ear, the ear cannot flex like normal, and this is where the pain comes from. Thinking I might speak to them again on a 3rd pair, see just how small we can make some, as the alternative is not wearing them, so some sort of hearing protection is desirable.

I still believe plugz are the best, just trying to find the right fit (har har) for my requirements.

I have two sets of moulded plugs; one with string joining and another set trimmed back so it sits well in the ear. Until I got the beeswax ones they were the best.

I don't even know the beeswax plugs are in the ear - had to check a few times now I know they don't come out. The noise attenuation may be a little less than the moulded plugs but they stay in place, don't loosen up and have what appears to be consistent attenuation. Why they work so well is in my humble opinion related to the softness with body heat. To put them in your massage between finger and thumb for 10 seconds and like Bluetac the stuff softens - then push into ear channel and shape to fully fill outer ear. The body temperature keeps them soft and pliable so they don't harden up, shrink and come loose or fall out like other pliable plugs. I think they will last until the material gets dirty - could be a long time if you wash hands before inserting.

Best by far.

Bought mine from http://www.earplugsonline.com/ and got the travel pack - I am about to buy more even though these will last me a long time. There is a seller on Trademe but delivery requires courier etc so easier to buy direct and get them within a week.

I have tried 30 different plugs - see my collection.

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plugs.
always wear them, except if you are going to reach the shop at the end of the street and you plan to get there at 40 kmh or less.
the whisper strips are something to hate as soon as it gets colder...