SMOKEUs ear plug review

[sil3nt]

Ear plugs give me terrible headaches. Every footstep translates into a loud pounding in my head. Same for every bump I feel on the bike. I can never sit them properly in my ears anyway. Hardly any wind noise on my sport bike compared to my upright/touring bike so all is well so far.

[BoristheBiter]

Ear plugs give me terrible headaches. Every footstep translates into a loud pounding in my head. Same for every bump I feel on the bike. I can never sit them properly in my ears anyway. Hardly any wind noise on my sport bike compared to my upright/touring bike so all is well so far.

I would say go and get an ear check.

[p.dath]

I would say go and get an ear check.

+1. That is definitely not normal. Might be something that can be resolved.

[chasio]

The thing with hearing loss is that it is gradual and irreversible. So by the time you notice something is up with your hearing, you're f*cked for life. My mum suffers from tinnitus and I don't want it, thanks. It's just not a gamble I'm willing to take.

I wouldn't do more than about 10 minutes at highway speeds without wearing mine. I use an Alpine musician type set with adjustable attenuation if I remember them, 3M foam or Moldex from anywhere I can find them if not. Mind you, the shape of my aftermarket screen and where my helmet sits in the airflow make it very noisy indeed without them.

[insomnia01]

Got a audio set from Kiwiplugs ( David Taylor ) for @ $190 which also included a non-audio set, I have been riding without them & have noticed a huge differance in noise so have now gotten into the habit of always using them. I mostly going touring & noticed I feel better at the end of the day

[kiwigjt]

Hmmn, I had a quick google, and eventually found this thread... It's from 2008, so not sure if they're still operating, but once I've got my bike back on the road and have some spare cash laying about I might chuck them an email and find out.

Did you end up contacting these people and if so what was the outcome?

[Buyasta]

Did you end up contacting these people and if so what was the outcome?

Nah, I still haven't gotten plugs made, I'm waiting till I've got enough spare cash.
After that earlier post though, I did get PMed by Plugz4Lugs letting me know they have a technician making them in Christchurch, I'll PM you the number.
Alternatively, after a little more digging around I found kiwiplugs.co.nz - you can just go to your local audiologist and get aural impressions made, then send them to him, and he'll make the plugs from those, which might be more convenient for you if you don't feel like coming down to Christchurch just to get them made, plus I seem to remember the Plugz4Lugz ones being more expensive, although I could be mistaken on that point.

[kiwigjt]

Nah, I still haven't gotten plugs made, I'm waiting till I've got enough spare cash.
After that earlier post though, I did get PMed by Plugz4Lugs letting me know they have a technician making them in Christchurch, I'll PM you the number.
Alternatively, after a little more digging around I found kiwiplugs.co.nz - you can just go to your local audiologist and get aural impressions made, then send them to him, and he'll make the plugs from those, which might be more convenient for you if you don't feel like coming down to Christchurch just to get them made, plus I seem to remember the Plugz4Lugz ones being more expensive, although I could be mistaken on that point.

I ended up going with kiwiplugs.co.nz and they are great. I didn't even have to go to an audiologist and send them my aural impression, I purchased the do-it-yourself kit and it was easy (did it without any help) and they work great. Really comfortable too. I am stoked with them, highly recommended, by me anyway.

[Buyasta]

I ended up going with kiwiplugs.co.nz and they are great. I didn't even have to go to an audiologist and send them my aural impression, I purchased the do-it-yourself kit and it was easy (did it without any help) and they work great. Really comfortable too. I am stoked with them, highly recommended, by me anyway.

Ah, good to know - I'd been considering the DIY kit but I was afraid I'd screw it up, so I'm glad to hear it's easy to do.

[awa355]

Ah, good to know - I'd been considering the DIY kit but I was afraid I'd screw it up, so I'm glad to hear it's easy to do.

Dont assume that money spent means better protection. I spent $120 at Opticon getting a set made, They are less effective than my $6.00 ribbed, plugs from NZ Safety.