I need custom-fitted ear plugs...

[jtaylor84]

Originally Posted by owrstrich

we will be there in april... dont know exactly when as yet...

j o

Cool, I'll look for your trailer.

[Remmos]

You might take a look at these.
http://www.radians.com/main/p-282-ra...-earplugs.aspx
Jeff

[rider]

I tried several different disposable foam plugs, but never liked them. I also tried two different sets of custom molded plugs, which were somewhat better but not as easy to keep in my ears while putting my helmet on.

Then, a friend of mine gave me a pair of these, and I'll never wear anything else again. I can wear them for (up to) about 5-7 days (all day), then toss 'em. I don't know if they're quite as effective as a good set of custom plugs, but as someone who found foam plugs uncomfortable for more than a couple of hours, they're terrific... and while each "disc" is supposed to be used for one ear, I've found that cutting them in half and making two plugs out of one disc works very well (for me).

[BeemerGuy]

Thanks for all your help, everyone. Just ordered some plugs...
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[eg23232]

Originally Posted by BeemerGuy

I have some disposable ear plugs but I'm getting tired of replacing them every couple of weeks. I'd like to get a pair of custom-fitted ear plugs, but when I thought about it, I didn't know where to go. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I got a set of these a few years ago: http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/chmisearph.html. They also make them without speakers for less $$. I went to a local Starkys and had them do the molds instead of using the DIY kit they send you; something about injecting goo into my own ears I wasn't too keen on. Nice thing about these is that they are also great on airplanes. They cut down the noise better and I can listed to my Nano at lower volume.

[ave~rider]

Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Instead of throwing your old, crusty foam earplugs away, throw them into a sock and tie a knot in the open end. Throw the sock in the wash with other stuff and they'll come out clean and fresh.

Careful with washing them. Yes they do come out clean and brand new looking, sometimes not all the detergent gets washed out of them, and will leave you with major ear canal infections. I did this for a while before I figured out that it was causing me painful visits to the Dr.

I ended up going with custom silicone ones, but got talked into getting a mechanical baffle thingy that is supposed to allow you to hear until a loud sound, like a gunshot for instance, causes them to close up. They didn't work for wind noise inside my skid lid very well, until I used some silicone to seal them off. Go for just the solid ones, they will be a lot cheaper, and more effective. That aside, I love em!

I'm also told that if you go to a well equipped sporting goods store, they can make them up for you also, for a lot less $$$, but I ended up going to the ear specialist ($130.00).