Ear plugs?

[SMOKEU]

I'm after some ear plugs to reduce wind noise, and I've had a look on TM and seen several options. I'm after advice on which ones are best.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hunt...-429424769.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/surf...-429607578.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/travel-even...-429521156.htm

[imdying]

Find one of the suppliers like Plug4Lugz and have some moulded, they're bloody good.

Failing that, off to Bunnings for a big box of disposables.

[bogan]

Kiwiplugs just released a DIY kit for molded plugs. Search the site and it'll come up. So much better than disposable ones for comfort and reducing sound.

[Stirts]

50 cents at NZ Safety Store! And so paretty!!!

[slofox]

I had a pair of Plugz4Lugz made up and wore them until one of them broke. I was quite happy with them. Very comfortable with good overall attenuation although wind noise was still a little obtrusive.

Once one broke, I bought a pack of foam jobbies from the chemist to tide me over until I could get more customs made up.

I've never bothered to go back to the moulded ones. Here's why:-

Although the foams don't give the same level of overall attenuation, they actually filter out the wind noise better than the moulded versions. Just a frequency thing I think. The slightly lower attenuation level has a plus side too - I can hear the phone or RD better than I could with the moulded plugs. So I've stayed with the el cheapos ever since.

For me, removal of wind noise is more important than overall attenuation.

[Owl]

"Ear Man Pro" does moulded ones which are really good and he even does a do-it-yourself kit so you can make your own moulded plugs. PM him or search his posts.

[imdying]

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Although the foams don't give the same level of overall attenuation, they actually filter out the wind noise better than the moulded versions.

The opposite has been my experience, so obviously SmokeU YMMV.

I still keep a pair of disposables in my spare jackets, they work fine, just a pain to use compared to moulded ones.

[p.dath]

I reviewed some quite a while ago. Check this out:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...-versus-Moldex

[Flip]

Personally I like the foam 3M ones myself. I get about a year from a $2 set of foam plugs, I just wash them under the hot tap when they get dirty.

[Usarka]

They sell them in most adult stores, just tell them you need a couple of plugs.

[slofox]

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They sell them in most adult stores, just tell them you need a couple of plugs.

Might be a bit big for your ears though...

[turtleman]

I find a lot of the disposable ones are hard to get into my ears - I must have narrow ear canals (or something !).
The best disposable ones I have found come from the local Husqvarna mower shop, and were Husky branded.
They fit well in my ears, are comfortable and do a good job. Only $1 a set

[Jezxa]

http://www.earbuddies.co.nz/alpine-partyplug.html

I use these. They're designed for loud music at concerts but I find they work well on the bike and are really comfortable.

[Geeen]

I use these, I find they fit my ears better than the cheapie ones. Just wait for the 'ribbed for your pleasure' comments

[Hitcher]

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Might be a bit big for your ears though

Only for the first few uses.