Is your helmet responsible your hearing loss?

quackPOT · 11-08-2011, 11:10 PM

No, I rely on foam earplugs or a pair of etymotic er6i stereo buds to regulate the noise my ears have to endure. I learned the value/comfort of ear plugs a long time ago.

derf · 11-08-2011, 11:18 PM

I generally use ear plugs on anything longer than a quick run around the block. local stuff I won't.

But I do have some hearing loss in my right ear, and I have been diagnosed with tinnitus. I believe that it has more to do with my profession than it does bikes. i used to run around shooting stuff, rifles, cannons, and stuff without earplus because I thought it was cool. Now I am seeing the error of my ways.

View Poll Results: Do you consider your ears in relation to your helmet choice?
Yes	5	25.00%
No	11	55.00%
Other (please explain)	4	20.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

11-08-2011, 11:18 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I generally use ear plugs on anything longer than a quick run around the block. local stuff I won't. But I do have some hearing loss in my right ear, and I have been diagnosed with tinnitus. I believe that it has more to do with my profession than it does bikes. i used to run around shooting stuff, rifles, cannons, and stuff without earplus because I thought it was cool. Now I am seeing the error of my ways. __________________

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11-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#1
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	No, I rely on foam earplugs or a pair of etymotic er6i stereo buds to regulate the noise my ears have to endure. I learned the value/comfort of ear plugs a long time ago.