Ear piercings vs helmet?

[Gothesque]

I have a fair few piercings in my ears (12), some of which are a bit tender. I find they get ripped up a bit when I put on/take off my helmet.
Does anyone else have this problem, and how have you solved it? Taking them out is not an option lol.

[hXc]

Just don't get that many piercings in your ears...

Both my ears are stretched to 10mm and I have no problems, so can't help.

[Trudes]

Yep, but only have one in each ear. Find I have to wear small sleepers. Try putting some kind of scarf or balaclava on or tape.

[Gubb]

Tried wearing a Silk Balaclava under the helmet?

[phaedrus]

12!! that's a few. i don't have any problems with my 2. But they are sleepers

[jrandom]

I have a fair few piercings in my ears (12), some of which are a bit tender. I find they get ripped up a bit when I put on/take off my helmet.

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[deanohit]

I ended up putting smaller earings in the top of my ears, no probs with the lower earings.
Got 6 in my ears.

[Gothesque]

Yeah, and there's more to come :blink:
I haven't tried anything yet, silk sounds like the go I'll see if it helps :)
They all have rings in them atm, I find that's the easiest/most comfortable

[rie]

i have generally learnt to put my helmet on/take helmet off nice 'n easy. i wear many varieties of dangly earrings of allsorts. major giggles when i take the helmet off and discover earring imprints on my cheek.

[FJRider]

Sport (thermal) balaclavas work well.

[scumdog]

My helmet doesn't come down as far as my ears so can't help..

It's the polarfleece neck-muff that causes the problem when I take it off.

[NZsarge]

Yep, but only have one in each ear. Find I have to wear small sleepers. Try putting some kind of scarf or balaclava on or tape.

Balaclava I reckon.

[Usarka]

Make some little socks for your ears.

[Storm]

Dont wear enough steel for a box of four inch nails in your ears :bleh:


Try taping your head like the rigby guys do:O
Or use a thin headband like the exercise gurus do

[Nasty]

I only had two ... in he end I took them out as they caused too many problems :(

[flame]

I have a fair few piercings in my ears (12), some of which are a bit tender. I find they get ripped up a bit when I put on/take off my helmet.
Does anyone else have this problem, and how have you solved it? Taking them out is not an option lol.

Yep I hear ya. Ive lost count of how many earings Ive lost thanks to helmets. (I normally wear 9) So now I stick with the cheap fugly ones for the top holes and keep the nicer ones in the bottom holes as they don't seem to be such a prob.

I tried taking them out, but what a pain. I now use an HJC helmet which so far hasn't been a prob, and no probs with the pressure on the top rings either. It seems to have the padding in different places to most other helmets Ive had, and even taking it off doesn't seem such a problem (ive not lost any of my jewells since wearing it). Its the carbon fiber model, if you try one on, you'll see what I mean.

[Gubb]

^^^
Do you take them out when racing for extra weight reduction?

[flame]

^^^
Do you take them out when racing for extra weight reduction?

lol....no, but I take the neck chains off, im sure they way at least 2kg :msn-wink:

[LilSel]

I had two eyebrow piercings in each eyebrow (pofile pic)... as well as lots in ears... (now only have two in one side) n I found I had to be careful whilst putting on n taking helmet off as when I caught them it hurt lol

kinda had to put helmet on face first (kinda)... have figured out the perfect way to do it now so its no worries... still catch them occasionally but you'll learn a way to do it thats good for you.

[Livvy]

Yay, another piercee!

I have ten in one ear (three in the other) and yes, this is a painful problem. I combatted mine quite easily and you do not need to wear a silk scarf or any othe the like, but if you take my course of action, you'll have obvious holes in your ears for possibly, the rest of your life.

Stop using studs which have butterflies as backers, for one: for another, go to your local piercing shop, and invest in labret studs for the piercings in your upper ears; they have a twist on ball in the front, and the back is flat. Google "labret studs" on images if you aren't completely sure what I mean. Now here's the painful bit. While the lower piercings in the ears, such as in the lobe, or even perhaps conch, daith, helix, tragus etc, will be fine with whatever they were pierced with (though, excepting lobe, they'll have all been done with either rings or labrets as well) the ones in the upper ear were the ones causing me havoc and pain and I assume this is the same for you.

So. Pain: get your piercing shop to stretch all those upper ear piercings to about 16 gauge. It will make them bleed, you may potentially writhe in pain (I did mine myself and I don't want to repeat the experience), but after that, put in all those 16 gauge labret studs you just bought. Your ears will hurt really bad for a while, but once they heal up, you'll find that your helmet causes you no more grief, and that they're actually more secure than studs with butterflies as long as they're put on right.

I've had my ears like that for a year now, and I'm glad I did it.

[Ms Piggy]

I have a fair few piercings in my ears (12), some of which are a bit tender. I find they get ripped up a bit when I put on/take off my helmet.
Does anyone else have this problem, and how have you solved it? Taking them out is not an option lol.

Balaclava would be the goer I reckon.

[Gothesque]

Yay, another piercee!
So. Pain: get your piercing shop to stretch all those upper ear piercings to about 16 gauge.

Lol Livvy mine are all 14G already. I wear BCR's in most of them, except my industrial and orbitals. My lobes are 12G, eyebrow and labrets are 16G.
I'm no pussy :msn-wink: lol

My ears and stuff: http://www.bodymod.org/mods/listMods~type~name~find~BigBossPants.aspx

Do you reckon Labrets studs would cause less trouble than the rings?

[hXc]

Need to be a member to see that link...

[Gothesque]

Ah true, Better links then:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/BigBossPants/Right.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/BigBossPants/Left.jpg

[hXc]

Oooh I like that industrial with the orbitals around it.

[Blossom]

I use a oxford comfy... its kinda like a lightweight balaclava.. works well with my helmet too. Good luck though.

[Livvy]

Lol Livvy mine are all 14G already. I wear BCR's in most of them, except my industrial and orbitals. My lobes are 12G, eyebrow and labrets are 16G.
I'm no pussy :msn-wink: lol

My ears and stuff: http://www.bodymod.org/mods/listMods~type~name~find~BigBossPants.aspx

Do you reckon Labrets studs would cause less trouble than the rings?
Well gee, fine then :p

Umm. At which case I'm at a loss. My labrets never cause me trouble, but I can't think that rings would either.

[Grahameeboy]

Just my ears are a problem.....................

[Thani-B]

I have 14 in total, and have lost a few in my short time riding. I used to wear studs but have changed to sleepers and I find that helped a bit. Also I just take a bit of extra time putting my helmet on and taking it off. Doing it slowly helps, it just makes others think you arent used to wearing a helmet though.

[Gothesque]

Ah ok, good stuff. Sorry Livvy, didn't mean to sound snobbish :p
Will have a fiddle around with them and see what works :D

[Kittyhawk]

after not riding for quite sometime i forgot bout my eyebrow, um... yea odd drop of blood,

i find my silk balaclava works great i have two in each ear.

or maybe duct tape ya ears down:shutup:

[surfchick]

Make some little socks for your ears.
cute post :)
socks would be good for winter anyway...

[Gubb]

I hear you can now get Balaclavas in black, what are you waiting for?

[gismo]

I have 3 studs with butterflies in each ear and i dont have any problems. Altho something they push against my head behind my ear but nothing a helmet adjustment cant fix.
Mind you the balaclava idea sounds sweet... have been thinking about getting one to keep my head a bit warmer on the chilli winter days.

[Gothesque]

Balaclavas come in black?! How did I not know this! *Runs out to find one* Tee hee
I should be able to get a cheap/free one from my bf so that's sorted :D
Hehe little socks, I did think about that :o I could knit little booties with pom poms hehehe Also liking the duct tape idea but OUCH!

[buellbabe]

I used to have 7 in each ear...thanks to helmets over the years I am down to 4 in 1 and 3 in the other LOL. Had big issues with my latest Shoei when I first got it cos it was super tight to get on and off...OUCH OUCH OUCH!

Its ok now but I still lose the occasional butterfly.
The only way around it is one of those balaclava thingies but ya can still feel them getting yanked around ...

I just put up with it .

[PrincessBandit]

Me, pretty boring - only one set of holes in each ear, but find that sleepers or studs work best. Long hooks with the sticky-out bits on the end hurt when they press into the side of my head, but have never come out in the process of putting on or removing helmet. Rode into town one day wearing a pair of long danglies and learnt very quickly how annoying it is to have them banging on the outside of the helmet! :doh: Most frustrating having to wait till i got to my destination before i could yank them out.

[Holy Roller]

My daughter uses a labret *sp the stud that goes through ones lip as the back is flat and does not dig in to the head.

[Gothesque]

I put labrets studs in all the fresher piercings, plus my AWESOME man got me a balaclava and neckwarmer :D Made a huge difference! Yay for no pain!
New helmet puts a fair amount of pressure on them but it's still an improvement, and I can take it off quickly without looking like a fool lol
Thanks everyone!

[BIHB@0610]

Bandaid over each ear - worked on for me when I had four holes in one ear, two in the other. Might have to use those fabric bandaids (extra strong stick factor). And hopefully have long hair to cover the gorgeous apparition when you take your helmet off .....:crazy:

[The Lone Rider]

My helmet doesn't come down as far as my ears so can't help..

Dang Tom, beat me to it.

Wear a skull cap. Then you will have other stuff to complain about hehe :) :banana:

Like bugs in your mouth lol

[Livvy]

Dang Tom, beat me to it.

Wear a skull cap. Then you will have other stuff to complain about hehe :) :banana:

Like bugs in your mouth lol
Maybe it's just me but while skull caps look alright on guys, I'm yet to see a chick pull it off.

Worth a try though, but to avoid bugs wear a bandana... duhhh :rolleyes:

We can get them in KB gang colours like all the cool kids do. :Pokey:

[The Lone Rider]

Maybe it's just me but while skull caps look alright on guys, I'm yet to see a chick pull it off.

Worth a try though, but to avoid bugs wear a bandana... duhhh :rolleyes:

We can get them in KB gang colours like all the cool kids do. :Pokey:

I've seen it. Theres a resident pair of blondes in christchurch and they wear them and even have spikes running down them like mohawks

Bandanna? Nah, I wear a leather face mask. Much nicer and warmer to!

[Livvy]

I've seen it. Theres a resident pair of blondes in christchurch and they wear them and even have spikes running down them like mohawks

Bandanna? Nah, I wear a leather face mask. Much nicer and warmer to!
Leather face mask? Now we're talking! :2thumbsup

[The Lone Rider]

Leather face mask? Now we're talking! :2thumbsup

I have one of these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=161482458

They are great, and even fit on under my full face

The leather keeps the wind from seeping through, and the fleece inner keeps you warm. Because they velcro around your face your neck is nice and supported in windy conditions, and the gap between your helmet and jacket is fully covered!

Love it love it love it!

[BALZYBUELL]

Hay all i'm balzy buells other half and i've never had a problem, i have 8 in one ear and 5 in the other, I have a spike ring in my eyebrow, a stud in my nose and the middle of my bottom lip done, never caught any, Mind you when i put on and take off my helmet i do pull the chin straps out to the sides as far as i can, maybe try doing that slowly

[BADGRL]

Yeah my studs get caught all the time, there's even holes in the front if my helmet from my chin spike too lol
Man you girls wanna try riding with 'below belt' piercings... brings the odd tear to the eye :P rofl

[MiniXtainRider]

I've got belly bars in my ears, and they get caught all the time, but all I do is put the helmit back on then try taking it off again, or if I'm wearing a neck warmer I just pull it up over my piercings so that when I take it off they don't get caught.

[Dani-D]

small bit of insulation tape works too. Raceday remedy

[shazza]

I have ten holes in ears but have sleepers in all and no problems with getting caught except once i just find taking helmet off slowly works also maybe chech your helmet is not too small just a suggestion :rockon:

[prettybillie]

I have a fair few piercings in my ears (12), some of which are a bit tender. I find they get ripped up a bit when I put on/take off my helmet.
Does anyone else have this problem, and how have you solved it? Taking them out is not an option lol.

Definitely go the the snuggle or balaclava option. I've just got the two and wear sleepers that get pulled out too if I don't have my snuggly on :doh:

[Burtha]

I have a fair few piercings in my ears (12), some of which are a bit tender. I find they get ripped up a bit when I put on/take off my helmet.
Does anyone else have this problem, and how have you solved it? Taking them out is not an option lol.
Mine get hooked too sometimes - have noticed it happens more often than not when I try and take my helmet off on an angle. Have also found having thread or huggy earings don't snag but with 12 holes, I can only think that it might be cheaper to use ring earings ? Cheers

[debbz]

Dont have too many , but balaclave sounds like best way i guess

[Burtha]

I surpose the other advantage of using a scarf or similar would also be keeping your helmet cleaner ie; less washes?
But then I am feeling way too domesticated today and am probably talking out my .........
:devil2:

[Danae]

I only have four but the first time I took off my helmet it tugged on my earlobes quite nicely. I sort of ignore correct procedure for pulling of a helmet and slide it up and back, it works for me.

[Stirts]

I know, holy farking thread dredge, but...

Just in case anyone else has recently got some fresh and "tender" ear piercings, and knows a balaclava-scarf-cloth-thingie isn't going to do diddlie farking squat about the actual pain that will be caused when you get your helmet on or off, I found these wee morsels that I am hoping will work a treat. They are ear protectors, used in hair salons.

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[James Deuce]

I used to use press studs instead of butterflies, shave my head and duct tape my lobes to my head.

I also grab the the helmet straps when I'm putting my helmet on or taking it off and and pull them away from my head to slightly enlarge the opening. It used to help. Haven't worn anything in my ears in years though.

[nodrog]

I know, holy farking thread dredge, but...

Just in case anyone else has recently got some fresh and "tender" ear piercings, and knows a balaclava-scarf-cloth-thingie isn't going to do diddlie farking squat about the actual pain that will be caused when you get your helmet on or off, I found these wee morsels that I am hoping will work a treat. They are ear protectors, used in hair salons.

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how do they attach to your underpants?

[Banditbandit]

I have four holes in my left ear - I just wear sleepers now - I sometimes wear the occassional drop earing, but never when I'm riding. Even then I lose sleepers ..

[BikerChick101]

I have eyebrow bars in my ears. Kinda like miniature belly bars. I hate butterflies because they always get caught on things and tangled in my hair so I tried these when I gave up on having my eyebrow done. They have yet to get snagged on anything

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[Daffyd]

I'm surprised no-one has come up with the obvious answer. Make the decision whether you want to ride or have piercings. Simple.

[James Deuce]

I'm surprised no-one has come up with the obvious answer. Make the decision whether you want to ride or have piercings. Simple.

How's that religion working out for you?

[Stirts]

I also grab the the helmet straps when I'm putting my helmet on or taking it off and and pull them away from my head to slightly enlarge the opening. It used to help. Haven't worn anything in my ears in years though.

Yeah I do that anyway. I am still at the "tender" stage i.e. can't even touch them, I am getting these purely for the healing stage. I am sure I will not have snagging/catching issues in the foreseeable future due to placement of the piercings.


how do they attach to your underpants?

I'll demonstrate on you tonight hmmmkay..
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I sometimes wear the occassional drop earing, but never when I'm riding.

Oh dahling!
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Simple.

Yes, yes you are :bleh:

[Banditbandit]

Oh dahling!
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One I used to wear was an Eagle on a swastika ... but I don't know what happened to it ('twas back in the 70s) .. Now I occassionally wear a pounamu earing ...

[varminter]

I have a bolt through my neck, stops my helmet falling down over my shoulders.

[Berries]

I have a bolt through my neck, stops my helmet falling down over my shoulders.
I've got a bolt through my helmet.

[Nurse Ratched]

I've lost many an earring over the years and done some damage wearing studs when taking my helmet off:pinch:...now wear sleepers most of the time, just a couple in each lobe. No yanking. no pain

[STEPHASAUR]

I find tucking my lobe up helps. at least for riding comfort, still a bit weird when removing the helmet (I actually find the tunnel more uncomfortable than the piercings.
Though, removing them isn't that difficult...

[Stirts]

I find tucking my lobe up helps. at least for riding comfort, still a bit weird when removing the helmet (I actually find the tunnel more uncomfortable than the piercings.
Though, removing them isn't that difficult...

Don't think my lobe is big enough to protect these suckers...

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and if they were, they'd better be suited to tie my hair back :wings: save money on lost hair ties!!!
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But my ear protectors work a treat. Look and feel like a farking idiot for a few seconds prior to putting my helmet on, but I don't give a shit.

[STEPHASAUR]

Don't think my lobe is big enough to protect these suckers...

317842

and if they were, they'd better be suited to tie my hair back :wings: save money on lost hair ties!!!
317843

But my ear protectors work a treat. Look and feel like a farking idiot for a few seconds prior to putting my helmet on, but I don't give a shit.

ahh my lobes are pretty tiny too, only just push it up a little so the tunnel (only 8mm) doesn't dig into the side of my neck all the time lol. also with flipping it up the earrings dont stab. though sleepers or similar work just the same, as you know :P

ehh, im just too lazy to remove them all together HAHAHA

[Stirts]

That's just too much.. 2 piercings are enough, that make us cool at all :yes:

I didn't do them to be cool...I did them to be farking awesome :weird:

[old rig]

I didn't do them to be cool...I did them to be farking awesome :weird:
I should tell you that I have a ear piecing gun [emoji33]

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[Stirts]

I should tell you that I have a ear piecing gun [emoji33]

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[Banditbandit]

I should tell you that I have a ear piecing gun [emoji33]

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I have a 9ml Mauser .. pull the trrigger and it's pretty ear piercing too ..

[old rig]

I have a 9ml Mauser .. pull the trrigger and it's pretty ear piercing too ..
Might be a match for my 30/06

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[Kickaha]

Look and feel like a farking idiot for a few seconds .
Gordy said you've looked like an idiot for much longer than that

[old rig]

Gordy you've looked like an idiot for much longer than that

Fixed it for ya

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[Stirts]

Gordy said you've looked like an idiot for much longer than that

That's pretty sedate for him, he must've been in a good mood then :bleh:

[old rig]

That's pretty sedate for him, he must've been in a good mood then :bleh:
It must be the new singlet he got to put him in a good mood

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[Stirts]

It must be the new singlet he got to put him in a good mood

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[scumdog]

I have a 9ml Mauser .. pull the trrigger and it's pretty ear piercing too ..

'Must spread rep...' - I actually el-oh-elled.

[Banditbandit]

Stop using studs which have butterflies as backers, for one: for another, go to your local piercing shop

Why ??? I believe in DIY .. and I've always done my own ... (sometimes less successfully than others ...)