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UK to Australia ...and everywhere in between Overland by Motorcycle |
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Ear Plugs When travelling along, the wind noise against the helmet visor can be very loud (at times, equivalent to that of an aircraft taking off). The ability to exclude this noise benefits the Rider both by protecting of the ears from hearing damage and from the Rider becoming tired from the constant 'rushing' noise. Furthermore, travelling in Asia invariably involves being woken up at dawn by howling chickens. Ear plugs are REQUIRED for a good night's sleep!
Click on the logo above for more information on Ultimate Ear Protection. The Rider travels with 'a pair and a half' of moulded earplugs. One pair is just plain earplugs, however an extra single earplug can be fitted with an acoustic tube headphone for listening to an iPod/SatNav/Walkie talkie. Moulded ear plugs may appear to be a luxury due to the cost, however with the amount of use they will get and the comfort that they give, they are worth every penny.
The Rider has been wearing moulded ear plugs from Ultimate Ear Protection for a number of years now. Initially, they were considered to be an expensive luxury, however the Rider has become so dependent on them that a request was made of Ultimate Ear to supply a further pair in case of loss of the originals! Benefits over disposable ear plugs are: - Improved sound exclusion - Much better comfort (they can be worn overnight without discomfort) - They are extremely comfortable and do a great job of blocking wind noise. Without earplugs, there is a risk of tinnitus (permanent damage to hearing). - The ability to incorporate a headset into the ear plugs. |
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