Is your helmet responsible your hearing loss?

jtemple · 11-10-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I wear earplugs. Helmets suck at protecting hearing

Earplugs. Even if I'm just going down the street.

racedoll · 11-11-2011, 08:00 AM

I considered the noise level when purchasing my helmet. In addition I wear ear plugs, regardless of distance. I spent some money on custom made ones so they are much more comfortable and get worn versus a cheap foam pair that I'd never wear.

Rider · 11-11-2011, 10:21 AM

I dont have haring loss but I always wear earplugs under my lid.

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11-11-2011, 08:00 AM	#2
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I considered the noise level when purchasing my helmet. In addition I wear ear plugs, regardless of distance. I spent some money on custom made ones so they are much more comfortable and get worn versus a cheap foam pair that I'd never wear.

11-11-2011, 10:21 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I dont have haring loss but I always wear earplugs under my lid.