RallyBob
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| 01-03-2010 08:06 AM |
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Mike, you might need smaller ear plugs if that's the case. You can get them with a small cord attached between the plugs...keeps you from losing them in your ear canal! Most of my friends who race wear this type. I can use the individual plugs without an issue, but we're all built differently (as are helmets).
Good to see you're still kicking too Mike, especially after your accident.
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Horsewidower
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| 01-12-2010 05:03 PM |
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I always tape mine in. It may look silly but they don't fall out. |
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natethebrown
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| 02-19-2010 07:44 PM |
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I got some custom ear plugs molded at work due to the loud airflow testing we do. Once they're in they will NOT fall out.
Not sure on the cost, but I don't think they're cheap, but the plus side is they last for years and years. They're super easy to put in correctly compared to the foam ones, and if the molding is done well they are pretty comfortable for periods up to about 2-3 hrs of continuous usage without a break. |
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Big J
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| 02-22-2010 05:49 AM |
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US Army type ear plugs are pretty good, pretty cheap, and come in different sizes. They work, and they stay in. Hated wearing them, but they work.
http://4-star-military-surplus.amazonwebstore.com/GENUINE-G.I.-EARPLUGS/M/B000KNEF4Y.htm |
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Slartibartfast
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| 03-03-2010 08:38 AM |
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Welcome to old age, Mike.
I always wore plugs riding. No problem with them falling out when putting the helmet on.
I use one in the left ear if running the freeway top-down in the Poodle car.
I have to use tape when running earbud speakers during a race. |
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Sootfoot
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| 03-05-2010 08:47 AM |
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Posted By Slartibartfast on 03-03-2010 10:38 AM
Welcome to old age, Mike.
I always wore plugs riding. No problem with them falling out when putting the helmet on.
I use one in the left ear if running the freeway top-down in the Poodle car.
I have to use tape when running earbud speakers during a race.
Bruce; it's been a long, long time since we've seen each other virtually or otherwise. Glad you found us! |
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smartbomb
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| 03-05-2010 10:57 AM |
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Glad to see you here Bruce. |
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Slartibartfast
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| 03-08-2010 11:15 AM |
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Thanks.
If Mike hadn't posted about this site on SR20 Forums, I wouldn't have known about it. I'm mainly here for the LeMon's-applicable content. That Honda S600 Frankenmobile scares the willies outta me! |
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philrab
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| 03-12-2011 07:42 PM |
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Working in the aviation industry for 8 years, here's my spiel about hearing damage.
Short term hearing damage, like you've just described, will come back somewhat. An intense day of noise will cause your hearing to damp down for a day or two.
Long term hearing damage, for instance several years of what you've just described, is permanent. Short of hearing aids, you have no recourse except to prevent it.
While I was enlisted in the military, I worked on Blackhawks for six years. Comparing my hearing tests pre and post enlistment, they estimated 50-60% hearing loss. It sucks, but it's something I've learned to live with. I've also learned to stick something in my ears when on the flightline, something my younger and more hard-headed self would not have done. |
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TonyCambio
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| 03-16-2011 05:50 AM |
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I'm 44. Don't know the percentages, but after driving a few relatively poud cars & a few concerts, I have noticeable hearing loss. Any time I know I will be in a loud area, I will wear earplugs.
Even with sound regulations becoming the norm at autocross, I still have to turn away when I start some of the louder cars.
Protect your hearing & your wife won't think you're ignoring her. As much. |
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bigdave
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| 03-16-2011 11:44 AM |
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Do you guys have infinite very low ringing in your ears? I was watching jet drags in Vegas 3 years ago, and i swear ive had some white noise going on ever since then. |
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smartbomb
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| 03-27-2011 09:05 AM |
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My hearing never did get back 100% from this  |
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Doctor Bruce
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| 03-27-2011 10:19 AM |
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I worry about this and have to wonder why companies aren't making millions off of us with tricked out noise cancelling hearing aids, built around the same principles as noise cancelling head phones. Wouldn't it be nice to pop in an ear plug or hearing aid that you could hear with up to 110dB or all noise above 110dB is filtered out. I could definitely use something like that! |
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Mark_F
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| 03-28-2011 04:43 AM |
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http://eareverything.com/
I know i already shameless plugged the above earlier, but I would put these in the top 3 of must have items at the track. Dawn makes pretty much the entire racing industry and she is a certified audiologist. She makes it out to most pro events and will be at long beach i believe for those interested.
Anyways, there are certain levels of filters and the kind I wear allow for hearing in a normal conversation and allows for me to listen to my head cans when on pit lane.
These are perfect for an airplane too. It is all about the tight fit. Be careful when you have regular molds made at the track because a lot of them are pretty shite overall.
Really, these are some of the only things i have to have in my support kit for me to have a good day. The rest of the crew who does not wear these literally blast the TV in the hotel room because they cannot hear. It is very sad and most prevalent in Nascar where I guess they just have not heard what those damn cars do to their hearing! |
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dgerryts
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| 07-18-2011 01:54 PM |
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A couple of people up here are using these this year:
http://www.peltor.se/int/Product.asp?PageNumber=160&ProductCategory_Id=46&Product_Id=84
They seem to work. |
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bigdave
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| 07-18-2011 10:15 PM |
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I just want to share something stupid i did yesterday. Ive been doing a lot of metal cutting on a drift car. Yesterday i was removing the frame from a stock hood, and didnt wear ear protection. My ears have been ringing all day. Ugh. |
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pistonhead
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| 07-22-2011 03:52 AM |
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Angle grinding has made my ears ring many a time. I must say my new (actually probably 6 months old) earplugs are working out quite well.
My pair is similar to
http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/safety/ears/earmuffs/white-cotton-cord-attached-paper-bag-smart-fit-smf-30w-p?utm_source=google_pr&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Earmuffs-google_pr&infoParam.campaignId=T9F
my only complaint is if you get your greasy hands on them getting the grease off isn't easy. They definitely don't come out by accident! |
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