PLUGZ 4 LUGZ earplugs

**Kyle** · 11th February 2007, 09:42

wind/engine/exhaust noise isnt that loud. Though i must admit my new shoei is far quieter than my old cheaper helmets were. I could understand wearing plugs while watching racing, that can be pretty ear-busting loud sometimes. But you got to love the way those big drag cars shake the senses when they launch.

**notme** · 11th February 2007, 10:07

Originally Posted by Gremlin

nah allun, I'm speshal too

We know this big fella...yer mum told us all to g o easy on ya, cos you're "special".

Originally Posted by Gremlin

OK, but I am interested. Just how good are yours? Wind noise only? Just how many decibels do the plugs stop, as I have the alpine plugs, with yellow inserts. Some complain of them being too good, and use the normal green inserts. I want better than yellow...

All the info on mine is here:
http://elacin.co.nz/biopact.htm

They are excellent IMHO. I speak from years of experience wearing various plugs in a band, and more recently on bikes.

Yes, they take a couple of weeks because they get sent overseas (more in fo on the site) but the price is competitive, the quality is excellent, and they're guaranteed and all that.

**notme** · 11th February 2007, 10:11

Originally Posted by Kyle

wind/engine/exhaust noise isnt that loud.........

Yeah...... 15 mins at motorway speed will start to damage yer hearing.
Admittedly, a good helmet cuts the noise, but it just means that you might have say an hour of travelling before you start damaging your hearing.

I plan to be able to hear my grandkids making fun of 'ol grandad, thus i wear plugs when drumming or biking.

But it is the individual's choice!

**Hitcher** · 11th February 2007, 12:54

Originally Posted by Grant Rowles

Cool!! Thank you for that. Can you explain 'PM spam'?

Some people object to commercial businesses masquerading as normal people trying to flog their wares on this site. If you are a legitimate commercial operator, send a personal message to Spankme and he will set you up with the appropriate member account.

**Plugz 4 Lugz** · 11th February 2007, 13:18

Stop the noise!! Have a quiet ride, yet still hear your motor. See you at Paeroa for earplugs, made on the spot, to fit your ears only. The best $65 you can spend to compliment your gear. Or for $210 we can fit wires to go into your ipod, mp3, etc. Sue

**Blairos** · 11th February 2007, 13:20

Sounds interesting - earplugs you say?... how much?

**Hitcher** · 11th February 2007, 13:23

And if one isn't at Paeroa, how does one avail oneself of such earplugs?

**bobsmith** · 11th February 2007, 15:18

I have problems with outer ear infection (read: gets very very easily infected) and excess ear wax. will these be suitable?

Just in case you're wondering, yes I am serious.

I've found that a lot of commonly available ear plugs are unsuitable because of the problems and they never seem to fit my ear well...

$65 - are you serious? the last time I was thinking about custom ear plugs they were near 200 bucks...

**Plugz 4 Lugz** · 11th February 2007, 19:08

Reusable, custom-made ear plugs(made from medical silicone for your ears only).
Made on the spot, comfortable and retain their shape, use for pleasure or work - suitable for industrial workshops, under welding and bike helmets, shift workers, swimmers, surfers and partners of snorers!!! $65 per pair.

OR for $220 we can provide custom-made earplugs with fitted wires, which sit easily under any helmet and plug into your radio/walkman/MP3 providing unbelievable clarity. Strong wires with built-in coiled tubing to prevent the plugs becoming dislodged.
OR $45 will have you fitted for a single plug for your handsfree, cell phone kit.

We'll be at Paeroa Battle of the Streets, Feb 18th, Manfield Race Track Feb 24th, Pukekohe Race Track Mar 10th and Featherston March 17th.

**scracha** · 11th February 2007, 19:17

Originally Posted by Kyle

hmm, a ride with no wind noise? ..wouldnt that be a car? For me i like the noise, never seen the point of ear plugs on a bike.

Tinitus isn't fun. The wind noise on a motorcycle can easily cause permanent damage. Ear-plugs just take the noise down to safe levels. You still hear the bike. In fact, I'd say you hear the bike more because they seem to take the edge of the wind noise.

I bought a box of 200 pairs of orange ear plugs for about um....50 bucks 3 years ago and am just getting to the last dozen. You're not meant to reuse them but I clean mine in antiseptic solution. But a pair of each type of cheapo and find a type you like.

RIDE magazine did tests a few years back and concluded the custom made ear plugs weren't significantly better in terms of noise reduction than the cheapo ones.