nigelphoto
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Rubberchicken said:
I was mad well before I ever had tinnitus
Ear plugs
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I was mad well before I ever had tinnitus
Rubberchicken
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Rubberchicken
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Yeah, that. I've found the tipping point seems to be 60 to 70 mph. I can do 50 mph all day without really noticing any ill effects (which is not the same as there not being any, mind!) but an hour or two of 70 mph will have me going tweeeeeet for the rest of the day.digitalcaptive said:
Also, rock concerts. As bloody daft as that might sound, bring earplugs. Check out the sound guys and the roadies, they will be wearing them too.
nigelphoto
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Rubberchicken said:
Some people seem to recommend the silicon ones but I don't fancy putting the same stuff in my lugs as I'm currently using to seal the worktops, sink etc in my new kitchen extension, besides which the end of the silicon gun is a bit claggy at the moment. I just bought some foam ones from Boots to try out, and if they're OK I'll buy a tub from ebay.
Rubberchicken
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I've got these for daily use:
Alpine Motosafe officially, or rather exactly the same ones without the "bike" branding from the pharmacy round the corner for less than half the price. They last a year or two in regular daily use, though I replace them sooner as they do get a bit grotty after a while.
Their biggest problem is that when they get too old the filters get loose, and when I pull them out, only the filter comes out leaving the silicon bit in my ear. People always give me funny looks when I break out the Leatherman to fish one out.
But as said I'll use foam blockers for long motorway trips. They block out too much in regular off-motorway use for my taste, but they keep my hearing intact.
Alpine Motosafe officially, or rather exactly the same ones without the "bike" branding from the pharmacy round the corner for less than half the price. They last a year or two in regular daily use, though I replace them sooner as they do get a bit grotty after a while.
Their biggest problem is that when they get too old the filters get loose, and when I pull them out, only the filter comes out leaving the silicon bit in my ear. People always give me funny looks when I break out the Leatherman to fish one out. But as said I'll use foam blockers for long motorway trips. They block out too much in regular off-motorway use for my taste, but they keep my hearing intact.
Rubberchicken said:I've got these for daily use:
Alpine Motosafe officially, or rather exactly the same ones without the "bike" branding from the pharmacy round the corner for less than half the price. They last a year or two in regular daily use, though I replace them sooner as they do get a bit grotty after a while.
But as said I'll use foam blockers for long motorway trips. They block out too much in regular off-motorway use for my taste, but they keep my hearing intact.
Use them only for biking. These were the ones I got stuck in my ear - I was chef on cub camp and needed to be up in time to cook 54 breakfasts. To avoid being kept awake by a few noisy scouts I popped my earplugs in. I woke to find one had been pushed right inside my ear. Jumped on the bike and rode to A&E where. Using long-nose pliers, the earplug was removed. Ride back and cooked breakfast. Never wore those earplugs again after that.
Rubberchicken said:I've got these for daily use:
Alpine Motosafe officially, or rather exactly the same ones without the "bike" branding from the pharmacy round the corner for less than half the price. They last a year or two in regular daily use, though I replace them sooner as they do get a bit grotty after a while.
But as said I'll use foam blockers for long motorway trips. They block out too much in regular off-motorway use for my taste, but they keep my hearing intact.
Use them only for biking. These were the ones I got stuck in my ear - I was chef on cub camp and needed to be up in time to cook 54 breakfasts. To avoid being kept awake by a few noisy scouts I popped my earplugs in. I woke to find one had been pushed right inside my ear. Jumped on the bike and rode to A&E where. Using long-nose pliers, the earplug was removed. Ride back and cooked breakfast. Never wore those earplugs again after that.
nigelphoto
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nigelphoto said:
Thats was a couple of weeks ago - this was yesterday when I went to the Deaf Clinic and was diagnosed with 40% hearing loss in my left ear due to 'noise induced damage'. The Consultant told me if I wanted to arrest further deterioration I should wear earplugs for all activities which might produce more than just background noise such as using a chainsaw or power tools, riding a motorcycle etc. I will also try not to get myself into situations where Sally shouts loudly at me . . . .
