I'm a biker so I use ear plugs to prevent myself going deaf. The kind of plugs I'm using are E-A-Rsoft yellow squishies (the kind you'd find on the RS site). The idea is that they're squeezed, inserted into the ear, then they expand and block out noise.
Problem is they're really not easy to get in my ears. Most of the time the sausage is squished into a ball as insertion into the ear fails.
Maybe there's a certain position, an angle of attack for the plug, that's best suits the opening of an ear? Maybe there's an optimum shape for the squished plug to make insertion easier? Should it simply be squashed or squashed and twisted for extra plug firmness when inserting?
2007-04-19 00:40:46 · 13 answers · asked by dan c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Ok the tube type ones in yeelow foam should be rolled into thinner tubes. Then hole top of ear towards the back and pull up and outwards whilst inserting ear plug in opposite direction.
So ear goes up and out 45 degrees and ear plug down and in 45 degrees. Then hold in in place until it expands.
2007-04-19 00:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the orange reusable ones that I got online for many reasons. I can simply wipe the crud off of them, they fit the same every time, and they don't attenuate quite as much as the foam ones do.
Let me explain that last one. Most foam plugs are rated at 30-32dB, whereas the ones I like are rated at 27dB. I'm sure you've found that it's a little weird at first to wear them because you can't hear what's around you.
With a lower rating, 27dB cuts out most of the loudness and wind noise, but I can still hear my engine and cars around me. I don't like eliminating one of my senses while riding, and these fit the bill.
But to your question, the best way is to roll the foam ones up into little spears, then pull your ear back towards the back of your head as you insert it. This opens up your ear canal better and lets the plug settle where it's supposed to.
2007-04-19 02:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, DO NOT "squish" them, but roll them into a small cylinder.
Then, with your left hand, reach over top of your head and grab the top of your right ear. Pull the ear up, out and rearward (at same time), insert rolled ear plug into ear canal, hold in with your finger while it expands.
Repeat for other ear, using opposite hand.
2007-04-19 01:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roll the plug between finger & thumb to compress them for insertion,reach above the head & pull ear gently upwards,slide the pug into the ear canal & hold in place for 5seconds to let the plug expand and fill the ear,the plug will then be correctly positioned in the ear canal.
2007-04-19 00:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by KEEP 'ER LIT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squish the earplug into a sausage then grab the top back part of your ear with your other hand and pull the ear up and back a little, insert the earplug and let go of everything, repeat with second ear.
2007-04-19 07:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kittie Witch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To reiterate a few others:
Roll the plug between your fingers so it is long and skinny.
Use your left hand to reach back and grab the top and back of your right ear.
Pull your ear back and up. This will straighten the ear canal.
Put the plug in your ear gently.
Release your ear. The plug will go back to its normal shape and fill your ear canal, and be quite snug.
2007-04-19 05:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rolling them between your fingers into a "snake" shape, insert them, and keep your finger right up against your ear opening to prevent the plugs from expanding out of your ear. You want them to expand into your ear. I use these for shooting frequently.
2007-04-19 00:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt is a biker and she used to get the same problem. Then she found that if you put the plug between two fingers and roll it backwards and forwards like using a rolling pin. It should flatten out nicely and then you quickly insert them into your ears. However be careful not to push them into far!!!
2007-04-19 00:46:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strech has the complete procedure. Holding them in while they expand is important. It keeps them from crawling out of your ear when they grow. When you use the expanding ones it's still important to get the right size. One that is too small won't block properly, and one that's too large will hurt when it expands and tries to stretch your ear canal.
Bikernoj has a good recommendation, both for the type, and noise reduction rating (NRR). Many of the reuseables come with a small carry case so they won't get nasty in your pocket.
2007-04-19 08:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I squish and roll into a sausage and then pop them in. I don't like the round ones though, I buy the conical ones which you will find in the chemist in the holiday type bit with the travel adaptors and stuff
2007-04-19 00:44:58 · answer #10 · answered by Janbull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋