dexterbiker
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To earplug or not to earplug
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Trinith
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I won't ride more than a few blocks without my earplugs. If I want music I use in-ear earbuds that seal almost as well as foam earplugs do. While I'm riding my ipod is turned down incredibly low, yet I still hear it just fine. Have to turn it up a bit when I'm using it off the bike.
I've found that the earplugs will actually help you hear what's going on around you while you're moving. They stop about 90% of the wind noise (likely because it's generated by turbulence within the ear canal itself) while only muffling everything else a little. I can hear cars coming up behind me, my own exhaust, even the hissing of the butterflies in the throttle bodies. Without earplugs all I hear is wind noise followed eventually by ringing.
It's kind of a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned.
I've found that the earplugs will actually help you hear what's going on around you while you're moving. They stop about 90% of the wind noise (likely because it's generated by turbulence within the ear canal itself) while only muffling everything else a little. I can hear cars coming up behind me, my own exhaust, even the hissing of the butterflies in the throttle bodies. Without earplugs all I hear is wind noise followed eventually by ringing.
It's kind of a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned.
TripleTwister
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I havent ridden with them tbh BUT reading that and the comments on yt for this vid i might give em a try. May as well, theyre in the drawer, lol
TripleTwister
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Thanks its the squishy foam I have.
dandoolittle
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If anyone is willing to mention a site that I work for in a vlog ill be happy to send you some free ear plugs if you want guys.
TripleTwister
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seomers said:
You might get over run with offers :lol:
dandoolittle
Site owner, lovely and adorable
HiddenTiger said:
Happy to help
I've got a client who sells ear plugs so I can get them for free, well if someone is happy to give a wee me mention in the vid I can anyway I've yet to test them out myself but more experienced riders reckon they help concentrate on long runs
Ps nice pun
TheDiabeticBiker
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I've got a pair of ear plugs in my jacket pocket but have never went far enough to wear them.
TripleTwister
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seomers said:HiddenTiger said:
Happy to help
I've yet to test them out myself but more experienced riders reckon they help concentrate on long runs
Ps nice pun
Ill gladly do a vlog on my first run with plugs in, lol. May as well do it on your clients earplugs if you want?
BikerSpeedTriple
Wannabie Member
I've known people in the past who suffered due to not thinking it mattered much. The damage that is caused does not, in general, correct itself and it creeps up on you so you tend not to realise your hearing is getting worse until it's quite bad.
Earplugs filter out higher frequencies (the ones that cause most damage) and have minimal impact on lower frequencies, so you can still hear more than enough of everything going on around you.
It's true that some helmets have better wind noise characteristics than others, but you'll never be completely free of it. You spend thousands on bikes, helmets and gear, cameras, laptops, etc, what's a few quid to preserve your hearing?
When choosing, you should always try several different types to find out what works best for you personally.
There was a good write-up in RiDE magazine about it a few years ago:
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/Ride Magazine/Product test pdfs/10 Oct08 Earplugs.pdf
Earplugs filter out higher frequencies (the ones that cause most damage) and have minimal impact on lower frequencies, so you can still hear more than enough of everything going on around you.
It's true that some helmets have better wind noise characteristics than others, but you'll never be completely free of it. You spend thousands on bikes, helmets and gear, cameras, laptops, etc, what's a few quid to preserve your hearing?
When choosing, you should always try several different types to find out what works best for you personally.
There was a good write-up in RiDE magazine about it a few years ago:
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/Ride Magazine/Product test pdfs/10 Oct08 Earplugs.pdf
dandoolittle
Site owner, lovely and adorable
HiddenTiger said:seomers said:HiddenTiger said:
Happy to help
I've yet to test them out myself but more experienced riders reckon they help concentrate on long runs
Ps nice pun
Ill gladly do a vlog on my first run with plugs in, lol. May as well do it on your clients earplugs if you want?
Sure man shoot me a pm with your details and ill sort it out in the morning once I'm in the office
Friz
HereComeDatFriz
Ear plugs! I love them on long rides, but can't be bothered for the 15 minute jaunt to work.
They're fantastic when used though. Really effective, helps me think more and - of course - saves your hearing. I've developed tinnitus due to riding motorcycles, but I think that's got a lot to do with the Tour X3's remarkably bad ability to block out wind noise too. It's known for it!
Anyone who uses things like Scala riders - you'll find you can actually hear people you're talking to easier when wearing ear plugs.
I once (embarrassingly) couldn't hear an ambulance behind me because of wearing ear plugs.
Swings and roundabouts I guess.
You are such a marketer :lol:
They're fantastic when used though. Really effective, helps me think more and - of course - saves your hearing. I've developed tinnitus due to riding motorcycles, but I think that's got a lot to do with the Tour X3's remarkably bad ability to block out wind noise too. It's known for it!
Anyone who uses things like Scala riders - you'll find you can actually hear people you're talking to easier when wearing ear plugs.
Skully521 said:
I once (embarrassingly) couldn't hear an ambulance behind me because of wearing ear plugs.
Swings and roundabouts I guess.
seomers said:
You are such a marketer :lol:
dandoolittle
Site owner, lovely and adorable
seomers said:
You are such a marketer :lol:[/quote]
I'm here to help my vloggers buddys and if that also happens to help a client, nice. I'm like the knight of ear protection haha
Mikesmotorbike
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seomers said:
I have a set which are getting a bit tired, once I'm riding in April I'll be happy do give them a mention if the offer is still open then
NastyEvilNinja
4 wheel racer, 2 wheel lunatic
I always wear them for long motorway journeys.
It feels a bit trippy at first when you put them in, but you soon get used to it. That's far better than the fatigue you feel after a long journey without earplugs in, anyway.
If you're having problems hearing with earplugs in, then chances are you've already done some damage... Even with the cheap yellow things you can 'aquire' from any factory it should just dampen high frequencies without actually cutting any sound completely.
I know I SHOULD wear them on every journey. :?
It feels a bit trippy at first when you put them in, but you soon get used to it. That's far better than the fatigue you feel after a long journey without earplugs in, anyway.
If you're having problems hearing with earplugs in, then chances are you've already done some damage... Even with the cheap yellow things you can 'aquire' from any factory it should just dampen high frequencies without actually cutting any sound completely.
I know I SHOULD wear them on every journey. :?
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