Earplugs - Mould Your Own

Reviving this thread rather than starting my own.
I have used foam squish n roll em in plugs, I have used silicone cone types that look like x-mas trees and I have used the R&G mold your own plugs. I am still not happy.

The foam ones are a bugger to get in and tend to crease or bend when being inserted, which means they have pushed themselves out by the time you have your helmet on.

The silicone cone types (Alpine is the brand I used) would feel goon n firm, but 20min into a ride they would dislodge, and cant use them id there is any moisture or 'wax' in the ear as they slip out immediately.

The R&G mold your own I have had some success with and were my favourite, but if not done perfect, they do not go deep enough into the canal, or if too much mixture is used, they are too bulky and get pushed against the outside of the helmet and cause pressure on the ear. Also they tend to last no longer than two months (two hours / 60 miles every working day) by then they can tear, or fragment, I use them .

I am looking for some semi-professional long term silicone active noise cancelling type, what to the professional riders use, I have tried searching google but most results are for headphones!

What do you guys use, and what are best for you?

 

I use Auritec ear plugs. http://www.auritech.co.uk. Specifically designed for bikers.

Originally I had a pair of custom fit moulted Auritec ear plugs made for me for shooting and tried using then when riding but they blocked out too much noise. It was difficult to hear directions from my Sat Nav or music even on full volume. So I bought the pair in the link above. They cut out the wind noise but let voice communication pass through and are comfortable. They come with a cylindrical holder that you can attach to your key ring to keep them safe and handy.

They are easy to insert, if I lick them first (I know that sounds disgusting). Occasionally I find them fiddly to remove as I have difficulty in finding the stalk to pull them out. Mainly if my hands are cold.

You can buy them from the SportsBikeShop http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/209932

 

Cheers Rooster,
May I ask how long they last, they appear to be made from a soft foam?

The home page for Auritech opened up on the Custom Fit type which is what I am leaning towards.

 

I've only had them a couple of months. So I'm not sure how long they will last. They appear to be made of a soft rubber but seem quite strong. The customs fit ones certainly reduce the noise level and because they are custom fit are comfortable. I find then harder to fit in my ear than the biker ones. Buts that's only technique, with practice it will become easier. I guess it also depends on the shape of your ears. They are certainly more robust than the biker ones as they are made from a firm rubber.