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Specialone
25-04-11, 07:26 PM
Probably wrong place i know, but wanted to share my find.
I lost my trusty pair of ear plugs and didnt know where i got them from so have been trying various ones, anyway i found some that are quieter and more comfortable than my old ones which i thought were the best ;)
These are not foam but a polymer, Xmas tree type which i find stay in your ear like nothing else and can wear them all day they are that comfortable.
Linky (http://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-R-Clear-Earplugs/dp/B002Z89SRG/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1303165108&sr=8-24)
JamesMio
25-04-11, 07:50 PM
Got one of these stuck to the garage wall - get on really well with them.
http://www.tools-paint.com/product/Moldex_7850_Spark_Plugs_Disposable_earplugs_Statio n_SNR_35_db_%28500_pairs%29_Moldex7850
Bluefish
25-04-11, 08:10 PM
wow, lifetimes supply there lol, snazzy colours too
Yep i use the spark plug ear plugs too, have a similar dispenser in a cupboard in my room, and love them
DarrenSV650S
25-04-11, 08:10 PM
Probably wrong place i know, but wanted to share my find.
I lost my trusty pair of ear plugs and didnt know where i got them from so have been trying various ones, anyway i found some that are quieter and more comfortable than my old ones which i thought were the best ;)
These are not foam but a polymer, Xmas tree type which i find stay in your ear like nothing else and can wear them all day they are that comfortable.
Linky (http://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-R-Clear-Earplugs/dp/B002Z89SRG/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1303165108&sr=8-24)
That's weird. I tried them and they hurt my ears. I found that my lid pushed on the stalk part and shoved it too far in my ear
Specialone
25-04-11, 08:13 PM
That's weird. I tried them and they hurt my ears. I found that my lid pushed on the stalk part and shoved it too far in my ear
Yeah ive had same with some of them, these have small stalks so can be awkward to get out if your hands are greasy, but I'm ok with that as they fit so well.
DarrenSV650S
25-04-11, 08:19 PM
hmm maybe need to try some of them then. Good thing about them is that you can wash them :)
They look good. Might get me some of these. I've got almost identical ones (as below) for concerts however they are too long for inside a lid.
http://www.odec.ca/projects/2006/mcph6m2/earplugs.jpg
BanannaMan
26-04-11, 04:19 AM
That's weird. I tried them and they hurt my ears. I found that my lid pushed on the stalk part and shoved it too far in my ear
Got some like this now.
EZ fix, just cut some of the stalk off.
(not too much though)
steve 1052cc
26-04-11, 06:01 AM
You might as well ride an IL4, if you cant hear the sound from the v twin it's music to my ears.
Specialone
26-04-11, 06:11 AM
You might as well ride an IL4, if you cant hear the sound from the v twin it's music to my ears.
It's not the engine noise we're trying to cut out, it's highly damaging wind noise, if you're not using any, say goodbye to your hearing.
Ordered. Cheers for the link.
missyburd
26-04-11, 07:37 AM
liking the dispenser idea, I get on best with the rhubarb and custard ones...wonder if they do a dispenser for those? #off to look#
I used my jvc in ear head phones. Handy for the speed cam warnings and stop my ears ringging (damage already done from being in loud bands ).
wyrdness
26-04-11, 09:39 AM
liking the dispenser idea, I get on best with the rhubarb and custard ones...wonder if they do a dispenser for those? #off to look#
I've tried quite a few different types and the rhubarb & custard ones are my current favourites. They're dirt cheap on Ebay, especially if you buy them in bulk. Officially, they're called Howard Leight 'Laser Lite' earplugs.
missyburd
26-04-11, 05:24 PM
Aha cheers wyrdness :-)
dizzyblonde
26-04-11, 05:26 PM
Well I'm afraid you won't be able to get a free supply from me anymore :( But yes you can get them from the bay called Lazer lites.
steve 1052cc
27-04-11, 06:11 AM
It's not the engine noise we're trying to cut out, it's highly damaging wind noise, if you're not using any, say goodbye to your hearing.
It was an attempt at humour not a good one i'll grant I would advise anyone to wear ear plugs. After 40 years riding bikes most of them before any one wore ear plugs or realised the damage wind noise caused. I guess most of the damage has been done, but yes i do wear them.
-Ralph-
27-04-11, 07:17 AM
Damage done for me at 35 yr old. I think a lot of people who have been biking long enough are in the same boat, awareness around earplugs is a relatively new thing and helmets used to be a lot louder! But the damage doesn't stop happening. Almost never get on the bike without earplugs now as I don't want to be deaf as a post by the time I'm 60, or wearing a hearing aid much sooner.
Phil just be careful those plugs don't disappear too far into your ear. As you said they can be tricky to get out as it is and the stems are short. My ear canal has a bit of a bend in it, doctor always has a bit of a wiggle to do to get an Otoscope in there. I had one of those earplugs disappear round that bend in my ear canal and left me with an embarrassing situation where I had to go visit a customers first aider to get it removed with tweezers. Not worn them since.
Stonesie
27-04-11, 09:49 PM
I've tried quite a few different types and the rhubarb & custard ones are my current favourites. They're dirt cheap on Ebay, especially if you buy them in bulk. Officially, they're called Howard Leight 'Laser Lite' earplugs.
I use the green version of these (Max Lite), unfortunatly I sometimes have trouble getting the one in my left ear to 'seal' but when they are sealed they are brilliant at cutting the wind noise and I paid £26 for a box of 200 pairs from Ebay;)
My left ear is being a pain in the **** too lately. Really takes some doing.
too many to choose from...
the moldex ones look similar to what I use just now, dont find them very good, as I just have ikkle ears, they dont fit so well. Maybe the laserlite or maxlite ones would be better...
Hmm...
matt_rehm_hext
28-04-11, 10:18 AM
These are great, I have them:
http://www.ultimateear.com/Sales/squidgy.htm
I just use cheap disposable foam ones that you compress and they fill to seal your ear canal. They're pretty comfy even for my small ears and best of all I get them free from the dispensor in the factory at work :D
Well I've tried the ones linked by the OP and they've been great. Only problem is trying to hook them out again which can take some doing.
The Guru
03-05-11, 12:06 PM
+1 for Laser Lites (uncorded).
I've still got my box of 200 pairs which were 'free' from work.
dizzyblonde
03-05-11, 12:58 PM
These are great, I have them:
http://www.ultimateear.com/Sales/squidgy.htm
They're ok, but can be uncomfortable at long lengths of time. I use them for 12 hrs at a time at work, and after a couple of hrs under a helmet they make my ears ache!
They cut out wind noise, no doubt about that, but as for the cans on the Raptor......not too much at all, still feels like a lump hammer battering your lugs:o
Not sure they're worth the cost, but then I got mine for free at work 8)
+1 for Laser Lites (uncorded).
I've still got my box of 200 pairs which were 'free' from work.
Not that its hard to pull/cut the cords. I leave them on, in both the custom and lazerlites, less likely to lose one when they're attached to each other;)
Does feel a bit like when your little and yer mum strings your gloves together though:p
Quiff Wichard
03-05-11, 12:58 PM
These are what we use..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-Pairs-Howard-Leight-Quiet-Ear-Plugs-FREE-UK-P-P-/330391201255?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item4cecd9a5e7#ht_500wt_922
they are ace.. short stem too and fit easy under a helmet
washable too.. but we dispose as they so cheap.
Luckypants
03-05-11, 01:27 PM
I've tried quite a few different types and the rhubarb & custard ones are my current favourites. They're dirt cheap on Ebay, especially if you buy them in bulk. Officially, they're called Howard Leight 'Laser Lite' earplugs.
Took a look at these and noticed the Max Lite green version, for smaller ear canals. I've had a pair of these and they are very comfortable and effective. Now I know what make they are I'll be getting more!
DarrenSV650S
03-05-11, 03:22 PM
Probably wrong place i know, but wanted to share my find.
I lost my trusty pair of ear plugs and didnt know where i got them from so have been trying various ones, anyway i found some that are quieter and more comfortable than my old ones which i thought were the best ;)
These are not foam but a polymer, Xmas tree type which i find stay in your ear like nothing else and can wear them all day they are that comfortable.
Linky (http://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-R-Clear-Earplugs/dp/B002Z89SRG/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1303165108&sr=8-24)
Got them today but I just don't get on with them. Don't like pushing them so far in my ear. And it doesn't seal as well as the foam ones for me
Specialone
03-05-11, 04:36 PM
Got them today but I just don't get on with them. Don't like pushing them so far in my ear. And it doesn't seal as well as the foam ones for me
They do feel weird at first, but the foams ones are just too fiddly for me and dont cut out nowhere near as much nosie as these do.
I guess everybodies ears are very different, sorry my link didnt work for you though :(
dizzyblonde
03-05-11, 04:39 PM
I know its reallllly sad, but have any of you been shown the correct way to put squishy foam earplugs in correctly?
If you have, then they should cancel the correct amount of noise, and not be uncomfortable.
Specialone
03-05-11, 05:09 PM
Yes I've tried various methods, Inc ones shown to me by H&S boffins.
Did you know there are different levels of noise reduction depending on ear plug?
My current ones are by a country mile the most quiet I've ever used even before biking, they go in my ear perfect every time quicker than I could roll any foam ones, they also stay in there and don't shift around.
Anyway this was a recommend thread for a specific plug not a discussion on the various types :rolleyes:
WeegieBlue
03-05-11, 06:01 PM
I can get the Xmas tree stalky ones for free. Father in law works in a rather posh factory (if there cam be such a thing!).
If anybody wants some before parting with their hard earned, let me know and I can pop them in the post.
dizzyblonde
03-05-11, 06:07 PM
Yes I've tried various methods, Inc ones shown to me by H&S boffins.
Did you know there are different levels of noise reduction depending on ear plug?
Anyway this was a recommend thread for a specific plug not a discussion on the various types :rolleyes:
Aye! How sad are we anoraks:p
As for discussion, meh, its not that much of a derail;)
Specialone
03-05-11, 08:02 PM
I can get the Xmas tree stalky ones for free. Father in law works in a rather posh factory (if there cam be such a thing!).
If anybody wants some before parting with their hard earned, let me know and I can pop them in the post.
That info 2 weeks ago would've been useful ;)
Quiff Wichard
03-05-11, 08:05 PM
I can get the Xmas tree stalky ones for free. Father in law works in a rather posh factory (if there cam be such a thing!).
If anybody wants some before parting with their hard earned, let me know and I can pop them in the post.
I would like to try a couple of pairs see if me n mand prefer them .. ta
Bluefish
03-05-11, 08:38 PM
Me as well please WegieBlue, only ever tried the foam ones.
Shellywoozle
03-05-11, 08:45 PM
I can get the Xmas tree stalky ones for free. Father in law works in a rather posh factory (if there cam be such a thing!).
If anybody wants some before parting with their hard earned, let me know and I can pop them in the post.
Can I take a pair ...... may save my ears and relationship as
I am going thru different types and can't find any comfy ones x
Electro
03-05-11, 09:20 PM
These are what we use..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-Pairs-Howard-Leight-Quiet-Ear-Plugs-FREE-UK-P-P-/330391201255?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item4cecd9a5e7#ht_500wt_922
they are ace.. short stem too and fit easy under a helmet
washable too.. but we dispose as they so cheap.
You were kind enough to give me a pair of these at AR10 Quiff. I actually used them for the 1st time at the ARTNW and they were great. Made riding a different pleasure having so much less noise in my head all the time. My helmet is a bit noisy shall we say and they made everything nice and quiet.
Cheers mate :)
Electro
03-05-11, 09:22 PM
I can get the Xmas tree stalky ones for free. Father in law works in a rather posh factory (if there cam be such a thing!).
If anybody wants some before parting with their hard earned, let me know and I can pop them in the post.
Might as well have a punt if they are gratis mate, i will be able to compare with my Quiffy ones :)
DarrenSV650S
03-05-11, 09:23 PM
These are what we use..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-Pairs-Howard-Leight-Quiet-Ear-Plugs-FREE-UK-P-P-/330391201255?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item4cecd9a5e7#ht_500wt_922
they are ace.. short stem too and fit easy under a helmet
washable too.. but we dispose as they so cheap.
They look good. I'm gonna order some
Geodude
07-05-11, 12:44 PM
Just got the ones specialone linked in op and they are very comfy to wear and do a good job, but can be a bit hard to get out.
WeegieBlue
07-05-11, 01:55 PM
Anyone wanting ear plugs, PM me your address and I'll get a pair in the post for you this week.
Specialone
07-05-11, 02:00 PM
Just got the ones specialone linked in op and they are very comfy to wear and do a good job, but can be a bit hard to get out.
I'm well chuffed with mine, I'm glad you find them comfy as well, I've got used to getting them in and out now so I'm fine with them.
DarrenSV650S
07-05-11, 04:04 PM
Got the quiff ones but they just don't seal in my ears as well as the foam ones. I must have funny shaped ear holes :(
The foam ones fit me fine and completely stop any noise. I just have to wait for them to expand before putting my lid on, and they do go a bit mingin after a few rollings :)
Just got the ones specialone linked in op and they are very comfy to wear and do a good job, but can be a bit hard to get out.
Same here, I've had the gerber our twice to hook'em out.
Shellywoozle
07-05-11, 04:50 PM
Same here, I've had the gerber our twice to hook'em out.
I would leave mine in, save hearing the moaning from the OH :smt082
garrystr
07-05-11, 06:21 PM
These are what we use..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-Pairs-Howard-Leight-Quiet-Ear-Plugs-FREE-UK-P-P-/330391201255?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item4cecd9a5e7#ht_500wt_922
they are ace.. short stem too and fit easy under a helmet
washable too.. but we dispose as they so cheap.
These seem cheap, so ordered some to give them a go, will let you know how I get on :-) (y)
robh539
09-05-11, 06:17 AM
I would leave mine in, save hearing the moaning from the OH :smt082
Cheeky :smt071
The Idle Biker
12-06-11, 01:31 PM
These are what we use..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-Pairs-Howard-Leight-Quiet-Ear-Plugs-FREE-UK-P-P-/330391201255?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item4cecd9a5e7#ht_500wt_922
they are ace.. short stem too and fit easy under a helmet
washable too.. but we dispose as they so cheap.
Bump:
I got some of these, what a revelation, I must admit I've never used ear plugs before. It's taken all the drone and wind noise out of motorway and fast riding.
One side effect for me at the moment is because everything sounds so much more quiet, smooth and "softer", I find myself going faster on and off motorways. Not sure if it's going to be a good thing for me or not.
Anyway, recommended!
Just ordered my second batch recommended by the OP. Love'm.
Specialone
22-07-12, 04:30 PM
I'm now toying with the idea of custom ones that I can embed earphones into, they sell kits on eBay cheap.
I did get one of my plugs stuck in my ear in France last year and danf1234 had to get it out for me with tweezers, was my fault though, I pushed them in too far.
I'm now toying with the idea of custom ones that I can embed earphones into, they sell kits on eBay cheap.
I did get one of my plugs stuck in my ear in France last year and danf1234 had to get it out for me with tweezers, was my fault though, I pushed them in too far.
I had a moment of panic coming into work once where I couldn't get one out. Luckily I work in engineering so had a pair of long nose pliers to hand! I was quite flustered though!
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