kevlarian
Junior Member
This is my annual PSA...
As riding season approaches I would like to remind everone to not overlook one extremely important piece of saftey equipement...
Ear Plugs! Yes, you heard me right. Ear Plugs.
But don't take my word, this is a PSA!
Here is a link to the WebBikeWorld quick review of their top choices for disposable earplugs.
Disposable Ear Plug Reivew
Here is a link to learn more about hearing loss.
Motorcycle Hearing Loss Information Sheet
University of Southampton
If you are wondering about my choice; well I am pretty simple. No custom molded ear protection. No fancy noise canceling headphones. I simply go down to my local CVS Drug Store and buy the CVS label bulk ear phones (50 pair/$9.99).
Buy CVS Ear Plugs Foam online at CVS.com
I think I am going to order the sample kit of plugs listed in the WebBikeWorld article to see if there REALLY is a difference. I am pretty happy with what I have, but if I can find something better for less $$$ I'm all for it.
Please people, make sure you wear proper ear protection when you ride. If you don't, you might find yourself as one of the 18million people in america suffering from hearing loss. Don't let it happen to you. You CAN prevent it from happening.
Take care, and enjoy the riding season.
As riding season approaches I would like to remind everone to not overlook one extremely important piece of saftey equipement...
Ear Plugs! Yes, you heard me right. Ear Plugs.
But don't take my word, this is a PSA!
Timberwoof FAQ said:An hour at highway speeds will subject your ears to enough wind noise to cause some hearing loss.
Wiki Answers said:At higher speeds (50 or more), a helmet gets very loud. Hearing damage due to loud noise is cumulative, so the more you ride at 50+ MPH, the more you will benefit from ear plugs. It's also far less fatiguing to ride at highway speeds with ear plugs in--the fatigue being pretty much exactly what you feel after attending a long, loud music concert.
WebBikeWorld said:Hearing damage can be cumulative and permanent, especially at levels above 85dB, a level at which most motorcycle riding takes place.
Here is a link to the WebBikeWorld quick review of their top choices for disposable earplugs.
Disposable Ear Plug Reivew
Here is a link to learn more about hearing loss.
Motorcycle Hearing Loss Information Sheet
University of Southampton
If you are wondering about my choice; well I am pretty simple. No custom molded ear protection. No fancy noise canceling headphones. I simply go down to my local CVS Drug Store and buy the CVS label bulk ear phones (50 pair/$9.99).
Buy CVS Ear Plugs Foam online at CVS.com
I think I am going to order the sample kit of plugs listed in the WebBikeWorld article to see if there REALLY is a difference. I am pretty happy with what I have, but if I can find something better for less $$$ I'm all for it.
Please people, make sure you wear proper ear protection when you ride. If you don't, you might find yourself as one of the 18million people in america suffering from hearing loss. Don't let it happen to you. You CAN prevent it from happening.
Take care, and enjoy the riding season.