Apologies if this topic has already been covered / done to death but...I have just spent 15 minutes digging around to remove a pinlock earplug that got "lost" (jammed) down my ear canal. They're for the bin, waste of 20 quid. At home, 'cos Mrs Wharfe snores like a seal colony, I use E.A.R. foam plugs, but under a helmet they feel a bit bulky, despite doing the trick adequately well and not getting lost. And being dirt cheap if bought in bulk. My question - does anyone have a cheap effective alternative to disposable foam plugs? I'm not fagged to go down the route of bespoke moulded plugs as they're expensive and I'll only lose them. Your thorts please ladies n gents....
It looks like (for me) the Howard Leights or the equivalent 3M (E.A.R. Rsoft FX) are the ones, they're basically identical, seem to fit and block out a bunch of noise. The closed cell foam is way more effective than the cylindrical E.A.R. ones I had been using. Sorted. Thanks for the input gents.
My problem is too much wax - or rather I have the correct amount but narrow ear canals and one that is bent ! so shoving a plug right down is not an option as that pushes any wax onto the ear drum.
Quote from: fazersharp on 19 April 2018, 10:55:59 amMy problem is too much wax - or rather I have the correct amount but narrow ear canals and one that is bent ! so shoving a plug right down is not an option as that pushes any wax onto the ear drum.It is a relief to hear (pun intended) that I am not alone with this problem. I will not shove anything into my ears as I fear the consequences - I have suffered pain and almost total deafness in the past.I do buy a decent helmet though. Currently own a Shoei Neotec flip lid, it is a little noisier than my previous Shoei full face lid but the wind noise is at an acceptable level. I once bought a Caberg flip lid and used it for a 400 mile trip, what a horrible experience. If I could have bought another helmet that weekend I would have thrown the Caberg away there and then.
Although.. I'd love to be able to block out external noise and listen to music!
Like I say, Howard leights rolled matchstick thin and pushed in as far as they go. Hold in place as they expand and they are lovely and quiet with Schuberth C3 lid. I've never lost one yet.
Second - all this talk of wax, blocked ears etc - Has anyone else here had their ears syringed? I've had need of it on a couple of occasions and I have to say it's been just foccin' garjus coming away from the GP's suddenly able to hear two gnats shaggin' in a rainstorm at 30 yards. Almost worth the preceding discomfort..
Ear wax??? i'm a martyr to the feckin stuff, a few years back the need for syringing was getting to be every couple of months or so & as you may know syringing isn't good for the ears so now i have to put olive oil in twice a week otherwise it hardens like bell metal & it's a hammer & chisel job. Failing that i could always open me own candle shop.