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Pack Dog
Huh? What did you say? Can you hear me now? Do you find yourself talking loud around other bikers? Has riding affected your hearing? How many years in the future do you want to hear well, and how important is your hearing to you?
Earplugs, do you use them? Do you think of them as bike protection like
you do your leathers, boots, gloves and helmet? I would guess you
probably don't. I polled a few riders and only 5 out of 18 wear earplugs
on a regular basis. The majority only wore them on the highways, rarely
during in-town riding. A few never wear them saying the noise/loud pipes
are part of the thrill of riding. Some said they don't wear them because
it inhibits important traffic sounds around them. Others, myself
included, disagree and say you can hear sounds of cars while wearing
earplugs, plus you don't have the hearing fatigue. And in turn, that
makes you a safer rider all around. I personally think if you get into
the habit of wearing them the day you start riding, you will always wear
them. Otherwise, they are a hassle taking them in and out at every stop,
and then trying to find them before you saddle up again. I have tried
several kinds, even the ones attached to a string (like idiot mittens
for children!), and they get tangled up in my hair or clothing. I have
found several loose ones in the washing machine or dryer, and I'm sure
they are like lost socks; the machine devours the other one thus
eliminating your "pair."
Statistics show that at any speed over 30 mph the noise levels are loud
enough to eventually cause hearing damage. Even with a quiet full-face
helmet, hearing damage will begin with much more than half an hour of
daily exposure at highway speeds. Between the wind, the pipes and even
the loud noises of buses and trucks, you're exposing your ears to a
barrage of sound every time you ride. Construction workers, teenagers
listening to heavy metal music, people serving in the military, just to
name a few, are exposed to on-going abuse to their ears. It's a proven
fact that continuous exposure to elevated noise levels will cause you to
lose sensitivity; the more continuous, the more permanent the damage
becomes.
There are many benefits to wearing earplugs besides saving your hearing
for the future.
1. Earplugs stop the hiss, and reduce the volume of the engine on
your bike.
2. With less noise, you are more relaxed and you have a better
concentration level while riding.
3. Ear plugs are inexpensive, moisture resistant, comfortable, easy
to use and effective.
4. Earplugs can make a noisy helmet much quieter.
5. They can be reusable, washable, disposable or custom made.
Can't find a pair that fits you or want a perfect fit especially for
your ears? Order a custom set of molded latex earplugs that are a
worthwhile investment in protection and comfort. Remember, every ear
canal is different, so try several types until you find the one that
works best for you. It is recommended your earplugs be at least 30 dB
noise attenuation. It is important to make sure your earplugs are
inserted and fit property, or you won't get the full benefit of noise
attention.
Earplugs, do you use them? Do you think of them as bike protection like
you do your leathers, boots, gloves and helmet? I would guess you
probably don't. I polled a few riders and only 5 out of 18 wear earplugs
on a regular basis. The majority only wore them on the highways, rarely
during in-town riding. A few never wear them saying the noise/loud pipes
are part of the thrill of riding. Some said they don't wear them because
it inhibits important traffic sounds around them. Others, myself
included, disagree and say you can hear sounds of cars while wearing
earplugs, plus you don't have the hearing fatigue. And in turn, that
makes you a safer rider all around. I personally think if you get into
the habit of wearing them the day you start riding, you will always wear
them. Otherwise, they are a hassle taking them in and out at every stop,
and then trying to find them before you saddle up again. I have tried
several kinds, even the ones attached to a string (like idiot mittens
for children!), and they get tangled up in my hair or clothing. I have
found several loose ones in the washing machine or dryer, and I'm sure
they are like lost socks; the machine devours the other one thus
eliminating your "pair."
Statistics show that at any speed over 30 mph the noise levels are loud
enough to eventually cause hearing damage. Even with a quiet full-face
helmet, hearing damage will begin with much more than half an hour of
daily exposure at highway speeds. Between the wind, the pipes and even
the loud noises of buses and trucks, you're exposing your ears to a
barrage of sound every time you ride. Construction workers, teenagers
listening to heavy metal music, people serving in the military, just to
name a few, are exposed to on-going abuse to their ears. It's a proven
fact that continuous exposure to elevated noise levels will cause you to
lose sensitivity; the more continuous, the more permanent the damage
becomes.
There are many benefits to wearing earplugs besides saving your hearing
for the future.
1. Earplugs stop the hiss, and reduce the volume of the engine on
your bike.
2. With less noise, you are more relaxed and you have a better
concentration level while riding.
3. Ear plugs are inexpensive, moisture resistant, comfortable, easy
to use and effective.
4. Earplugs can make a noisy helmet much quieter.
5. They can be reusable, washable, disposable or custom made.
Can't find a pair that fits you or want a perfect fit especially for
your ears? Order a custom set of molded latex earplugs that are a
worthwhile investment in protection and comfort. Remember, every ear
canal is different, so try several types until you find the one that
works best for you. It is recommended your earplugs be at least 30 dB
noise attenuation. It is important to make sure your earplugs are
inserted and fit property, or you won't get the full benefit of noise
attention.
