Earplugs: Difference between revisions

Line 192:

<tr>

<td colspan=7> Plugs came in "aftermarket" resealable bags, probably not how you'd buy them in a multipack, so packaging gets a 5 with a ~~questionmark~~. True to their name, very soft and comfortable, but on the small side, both in diameter and length. I had trouble removing them, they were so short. </td>

<td colspan=7> Plugs came in "aftermarket" resealable bags, probably not how you'd buy them in a multipack, so packaging gets a 5 with a question mark. True to their name, very soft and comfortable, but on the small side, both in diameter and length. I had trouble removing them, they were so short. </td>

</tr>

Line 358:

assortment, I figured it'd be worth a try.

As I'd expected, I needed the medium size in my left ear, and the

As I'd expected, I needed the medium size in my left ear and the

large in my right. They were a little strange to insert, since they

have a slick surface compared to foam plugs, and they need to slide

Line 365:

A quick test fitting at home seemed to show promise, so I left them

in and got ready to go for a test ride. Almost as soon as I got my

helmet on, the right plug developed a "leak" and I could hear at full

helmet on the right plug developed a "leak", and I could hear at full

volume again from that ear. I pulled off my helmet, and seated the

volume again from that ear. I pulled off my helmet and seated the

plug again. I got the helmet on without incident, but before I'd even

started moving, the plug was "leaking" again. I stopped 500 yards down

Line 372:

It seemed that even the slightest jaw movement would dislodge one

or both of the plugs. When they were seated and sealed, they seemed

or both of the plugs. When they were seated and sealed they seemed

promising. Unfortunately, they unseated again so quickly that there

was really no point in pursuing them. Based on my own experience, I do not recommend these plugs. They

Line 390:

I found them a little uncomfortable at first when inserting, though actually wearing them is not uncomfortable, like some other plugs I have tried. I am used to them now and don't even think about it. I also moisten them before inserting; this makes them go in easier and seals better.

Since fit is such a personal thing, and most of the plugs are inexpensive, I have no regrets about the waste associated with buying several assortments. What did I spend, maybe $50 or so? I am cheap about a lot of things, but scrimping on hearing protection (a very real issue) seems penny wise and pound foolish.

Since fit is such a personal thing, and most of the plugs are inexpensive, I have no regrets about the waste associated with buying several trial assortments. What did I spend, maybe $50 or so? I am cheap about a lot of things, but scrimping on hearing protection (a very real issue) seems penny wise and pound foolish.

@@ Line 192: / Line 192: @@
 <tr>
-<td colspan=7> Plugs came in "aftermarket" resealable bags, probably not how you'd buy them in a multipack, so packaging gets a 5 with a questionmark.  True to their name, very soft and comfortable, but on the small side, both in diameter and length.  I had trouble removing them, they were so short. </td>
+<td colspan=7> Plugs came in "aftermarket" resealable bags, probably not how you'd buy them in a multipack, so packaging gets a 5 with a question mark.  True to their name, very soft and comfortable, but on the small side, both in diameter and length.  I had trouble removing them, they were so short. </td>
 </tr>
@@ Line 358: / Line 358: @@
 assortment, I figured it'd be worth a try.
-As I'd expected, I needed the medium size in my left ear, and the
+As I'd expected, I needed the medium size in my left ear and the
 large in my right.  They were a little strange to insert, since they
 have a slick surface compared to foam plugs, and they need to slide
@@ Line 365: / Line 365: @@
 A quick test fitting at home seemed to show promise, so I left them
 in and got ready to go for a test ride. Almost as soon as I got my
-helmet on, the right plug developed a "leak" and I could hear at full
+helmet on the right plug developed a "leak", and I could hear at full
-volume again from that ear.  I pulled off my helmet, and seated the
+volume again from that ear.  I pulled off my helmet and seated the
 plug again.  I got the helmet on without incident, but before I'd even
 started moving, the plug was "leaking" again.  I stopped 500 yards down
@@ Line 372: / Line 372: @@
 It seemed that even the slightest jaw movement would dislodge one
-or both of the plugs.  When they were seated and sealed, they seemed
+or both of the plugs.  When they were seated and sealed they seemed
 promising.  Unfortunately, they unseated again so quickly that there
 was really no point in pursuing them. Based on my own experience, I do not recommend these plugs.  They
@@ Line 390: / Line 390: @@
 I found them a little uncomfortable at first when inserting, though actually wearing them is not uncomfortable, like some other plugs I have tried. I am used to them now and don't even think about it. I also moisten them before inserting; this makes them go in easier and seals better.
-Since fit is such a personal thing, and most of the plugs are inexpensive, I have no regrets about the waste associated with buying several assortments. What did I spend, maybe $50 or so? I am cheap about a lot of things, but scrimping on hearing protection (a very real issue) seems penny wise and pound foolish.
+Since fit is such a personal thing, and most of the plugs are inexpensive, I have no regrets about the waste associated with buying several trial assortments. What did I spend, maybe $50 or so? I am cheap about a lot of things, but scrimping on hearing protection (a very real issue) seems penny wise and pound foolish.