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.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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.

 

[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).

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