Which ear plugs?

[gatch]

errrr WHAT!!!? , NO I DONT WANT YOUR BUDS!

lol, I wouldn't want these in my ears either..

[Chooky]

I have to wear plugs at work all the time... These are the best ones I've found..3M1100's....they have a waxy feel to them...
NZ safety.. buy one or buy a box of 200.
Dont waste your money on custom made ones, they only fit the 1st time..

[sinned]

Getting a good fit that stays good with the helmet is an issue as shown in this chart.



I have had most success with custom molded but the attentuation doesn't seem that high. Other plugs are too hard to fit and don't stay in place.

[Highlander]

Dont waste your money on custom made ones, they only fit the 1st time..

Been using my Wired "Plugz 4 Lugz" for about 2 years no problems what so ever with fit. Even before I turn the music on, once I have the plugs in I have to lipread people talking to me.

[p.dath]

With the disposable ear plugs - when do you dispose of them? How long can you use them before you get rid of them?

[Maki]

With the disposable ear plugs - when do you dispose of them? How long can you use them before you get rid of them?

When they start looking too disgusting to you (this is highly individual so I am not going to give you any estimates. Just try it for yourself). Plugs used multiple times will gradually pick up ear wax and dirt. They may work fine, even when dirty but it would be nicer the stick new clean plugs in your ears, right?

[insomnia01]

I have been using my " Plugz for lugz" for a few years now & can't point out any bad points what so ever, the beauty is I can listen to sounds or listen to the roar of the arrows pumping out the vibe

[Bob]

I've started using the above recently... and I am a complete convert to wearing earplugs at all times.

Click here to read a full review

They have an SNR of 35 - for a proper explanation of SNR read this explanation

I also read that you can wash disposable plugs... by sticking them in a rolled-up sock and putting them in the washing machine! Haven't tried it mind.

[sil3nt]

You try
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-248066252.htm
good. good. good.

Enjoy

Anyone tried these? I am using the typical cheap ear plugs but i can never get them to sit right. As much as i would love some custom made plugz they are right out of my price range at the moment. Seriously considering NRR34 ear plugs now!

[vifferman]

With the disposable ear plugs - when do you dispose of them? How long can you use them before you get rid of them?

I'm a cheap-arse, so I wash mine if they're ear-waxy. Just a little antiseptic hand soap and warm water, then dry them by squeezing them in a tissue or clean towel, and leave them to dry properly. You'll find out when they're due to chuck out - they won't roll up to stick in your ears any more (they'll also do this if you haven't rinsed and/or dried them properly).
DON'T lick your earplugs before sticking them in, like Rossi and Co. do - your spit is absolutely loaded with bacteria! If you roll them carefully with clean hands, then pull down on your earlobe a little, they'll insert easily.

Moldex: do they come in different sizes? The ones I bought from Cycletreads seem a little small in diameter, but work well (better than the 3M orange ones) if they're stuffed well into my ears. But (however!) last time I used them when mowing the lawn, I had to use tweezers to remove the right one. Ooops...

[sinned]

This site has a huge range of earplugs. I bought a sample pack with 2 of each of about 50 disposable plugs.

I then got custom plugs made by kiwiplugs and they are better than any of the disposable ones.

For the custom ones to work well, fit, seal well, keep noise level down etc - they need a bit of vaseline over them before fitting. You end up with a bit of a sticky ear. The vaseline allows the plugs to move a bit with helmet movement and then settle back into place. Without the lube the plugs move out of place and stay out of place. Uggg - hard to describe the situation.

[sil3nt]

Rather than pay $14 for 2 ear plugs from that trademe link above i think i will order them from the states. I can get a pair to NZ for less than $10. If i order 25 of them i can get them for less than $5 a pair! The only question now is do i really want 25 of them

[sunhuntin]

Rather than pay $14 for 2 ear plugs from that trademe link above i think i will order them from the states. I can get a pair to NZ for less than $10. If i order 25 of them i can get them for less than $5 a pair! The only question now is do i really want 25 of them

its not like they have an expiry date is it? get em and just chuck the spares somewhere you wont lose them, like the medicine cabinet. also be an idea to keep a few spare pairs on the bike in case you lose one or something.

[mowgli]

There are other ways to reduce noise.

Start with properly fitted helmet. I've added a hush kit to my Shoei. A scarf further reduces wind noise around the bottom of the helmet.

If your bike has a screen then consider replacing it with one that includes a windlip. Can make a huge difference at highway speeds.

I find earplugs uncomfortably quiet under my helmet. I have headphone transducers mounted inside my helmet. I have the music volume set to a level which is comfortable whether I'm riding or not.

Oh and I'm not already deaf I fly for a living and my hearing is fine.

[junkmanjoe]

the orange foam ones are good as they can be washed and reused...i use them all the time at work as well..
i buy a box full.. think its about 100 packets.

good value..

JMJ