Ear plugs

[GPz]

Does anyone remember about a company selling fitted earplugs.

I think they were based in either Auckland or Hamilton and you had to go in for a fitting as they were moulded for your ear.

 

[Jackrat]

There is a contact on the RUSTY NUTS MC web sites links.
You won,t belive how weird inside your ear looks.:niceone:

[Jackrat]

Ok here ya, go

www.earmold.com.au

Cheers.

[bikerboy]

Hey guys, KIWI on this site makes them . I've gotr a set , fit perfectly very comfortable and work really well.

Give him a PM and support the members.:niceone:

[MikeL]

Good idea. I bought some expensive ones from a bike shop and found them virtually useless. I just get the orange ones from Mitre 10 and when they're new they're fine and they last a reasonable length of time but I usually end up keeping them longer than I should. They're not supposed to turn black, are they?
:o

[wkid_one]

Try asking Mangell.  He has some and loves them - I think he went to the Audiology Clinic and they pointed him to the right people.

[GPz]

Thanks Jackrat,

I found found them on earmold.com.au.

I am waiting for a reply from them.

 

I have also emailed Kiwi for some details ,

 

So thanks all

[Sharkey]

I know it sounds kind of peculiar, but there is actually a right and a wrong way to install ear plugs. I don't know what it is, but I do know that you can really damage your ears if you do it wrong - pulling them straight out can generate pretty high back pressures and cause carnage. If anyone out there knows the proper technique, and has been trained in fitting ear plugs, it would be a great thing to post.

[MikeL]

In my experience inserting is not that difficult providing you have the right angle, but pulling out too quickly can cause some problems.
:p

[bikerboy]

The ones that are made to your ear shape are very easy to pull out. It is very hard to take them out the wrong way. They just sort of slowly slide out the way the went in. And they are washable.

Can't recommend them enough.

[PZR]

NZ Safety or Protector Safety may have contact details for whoever does it as well (but I would not be surprised if its KIWI as there cannot be too many people doing it)
Waiting on response from Kiwi myself as Im interested. Perhaps if enough are interested we can get a bulk deal

[Yarg]

Does any one else use the "Alpine" ear plugs which are made in Europe. 

Would be interested to "hear' your opinion.

 :niceone:

[Coldkiwi]

Skarkey... were you not paying attention in our lectures!? Might've been out getting a pie I suppose, so fair enough... umm, yes I did write a big post on this a few months ago.. I'll have a stab at trying to find it and re-post it here.

and no... if the plugs are black its high time to replace them. no sense in getting an ear infection when the plugs are trying to prevent ear damage eh!

 

ahha ha.. look at that...

 

AS for difficulties putting them in, I can offer some good advice.

Prior to putting them in, roll them reasonably tightly in your (clean) fingers. Then quickly (before they expand) reach over your head with your left hand and pull the top of your right ear up (not so it hurts but so it straightens the ear canal). You will then find that your rolled up plug slides in quite easily (be sure not to push it so far it touches your inner ear.. you'll know because it feels uncomfortable). Release the top of your ear while still holding the plug in place with your right hand until it has expanded fully (you should be able to hear sweet sod all!).

Repeat for the left ear.

Works a treat and prevents the plugs from getting knocked out when sliding your helmet over

[Kiwi]

Sorry Guys for the late reply

I work part time as a tour guide for a motorcycle rental company and I was on a tour (I know tough live). :2thumbsup

I personal wear my earplugs since five years and quite happy with them. The advantages of our custom-made ear protection are:

- Personal, tailor made ear protection.

- Custom made to the exact contours of each ear to give a perfect fit and consistent noise attenuation.

- Long lasting, eliminates the need for constant replacement of disposable items.

- Comfortable, lightweight, hygienic.

- Reduce the noise up to 36 dB (see diagram below)

- Quick to fit and easy to clean

 

For more information give me a call 021 2116566

See ya

Kiwi

[Kiwi]

forgot the diagram

 

[bikerboy]

:Offtopic: CK, Suzuki??, conformist!.......:o

As for rolling and rolling with clean fingers.....lots of luck given the number of times you put them in and take them out on a ride, consider how many times you wash your hands after taking off the sweaty gloves.


I tried them and half the time everyone had road off before I was through rolling one!

Stop being cheap and get proper ones. :D

[Firefight]

Originally posted by MikeL
In my experience inserting is not that difficult providing you have the right angle, but pulling out too quickly can cause some problems.
:p


Mikes right, pulling out too quickly can cause all sorts of problems



firefight:gob:

[mangell6]

KIWI,

Doing what you love and making money is the ultimate.

I have custom made ear plugs, when to the Audiologist, also a bike owner, and had molds taken and sent to Australia, cost $50 each.

I had tried a number of different ear plugs but one would always find a way out of an ear.

With them I don't have to squeeze, hold my tongue, or concern myself with the way I put my helmet on.

You never realise how much sound gets removed until you don't wear them.

For the young ones, under twenty, your hearing needs looking after now so wear plugs when riding. The decible level at 100kph is like a good concert at 100+db or my stereo at half volume. :o

I can have better hearing in one ear than the other and I am not even near fifty.:o

Just my five cents worth.

Mike

[Kiwi]

cost $50 each?????? How long does it take to get them back? 3 Weeks??

I have to make a mould of your ear; it will take approximately 30 minutes.
You can pick up the earplugs about two hours later

Shi.... my earplugs are too cheap :Dand I am too fast


 :done:

Kiwi

[mangell6]

Com'n KIWI, audiologist has worked hard, what with all that study and an italian bike to support.


Only took two weeks. :D


Mike

[Coldkiwi]

get custom and stop going cheap? Stuiff that... I get mine free :) (a few fringe benefits of being an acoustic engineer)

Hey kiwi, that graph is a bit of a misnomer... things that reduce sound transmission are technically measured in terms of reduction, not absorption. Do you sell other types too?

for what its worth I would've thought an ideal plug peaks its reduction abilities around the 1000hz mark and tails off by about 4k. 1000hz is where most the helmet wind noise is generated and above 4k is where important noises like squealing brakes/screeching tyres/sirens needs to be heard. Not criticising yours at all.. just an observation.

 :cool:

[Yarg]

Kiwi,

What a rough guide about the cost of a set??

 

 :niceone:

[Kiwi]

thanx for the advice Coldkiwi :wavey:

Kiwi

[wari]

Do my ears need to be clean to make the mould / mold / mauld ( and I went to school ... once ) coz they havent seen a flannell for a while . Mind you a bit of wax aides in noise reduction and that eh.

[What?]

Originally posted by Kiwi
[B]Shi.... my earplugs are too cheap :Dand I am too fast

Don't change. I'll give you a call next time I am in Auckland.

I've never worn earplugs coz I've got too narrow ear canals (helps with my selective hearing, though) and find the disposables more than a little uncomfortable. I also find earmuffs a bitch when clay target shooting, so custom fit plugs would be a bonus for that as well.:2thumbsup

[Kiwi]

@ wari

no problemo I have a spade and a water blaster. A little bit of wax is normal, but if the Colour turns into dark brown (normal is yellow to light red) you maybe have to see a specialist. To much wax can create a problem.

@ What?

OK I do not increase to price ----------------------------  but hurry up 

:D

Kiwi

[Car Dodger]

Hey Guys

I hate to sound like a complete dumb arse but what do you need ear plugs for??

I thought maybe for those who are prone to infection or somthing, but then I thought oh, maybe there some sort of speakers.

But if there for noise reduction, I quite like the sound of my bike.

ooooh I just dunno:o

[Kiwi]

 Most motorcyclists understand the effects of a "silent killer" which follows them every time they enjoy riding their bikes. Unfortunately, several people still believe that the causes of hearing loss are due to how loud the bike sounds, and/or that it affects only the people who do not wear full shell helmets. This is true only to a certain degree.


Based on several research studies, the major contributor to hearing loss in the motorcycle industry remains the "silent killer" known as "wind noise." Generically termed as the amount of noise turbulence produced around the head while the rider is in motion. Its inherited consequences result in irreversible hearing loss damage over a period of time when adequate hearing protection is not worn.
Experts agree that continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA over time will cause hearing loss - the maximum liability at 85 dBA is 8 hours!

Hearing loss is preventable. If you ride for any length of time without ear protection, you will suffer irreversible hearing damage. Whether high quality disposable ear plugs or custom-made and fitted ear plugs, consistently wearing a high quality ear plug every time you ride will ensure you won't have to go through life constantly asking people to repeat themselves, or wondering if that ringing in your ears will ever go away.

 
<H4>If you damage your motorcycle, you can either have it mended or you can buy a new one. </H4>
<H4>If you damage your hearing, you can’t have it mended and you can’t buy a new pair of ears!</H4>&nbsp;

see ya

Kiwi