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OK, we can still talk to some degree on the boat if I throttle back a bit. I tell rear passengers to tap my shoulder if they need to get my attention. I'm gonna try regular ear muffs first. The intercoms are nice but pricey and there is some question as to how well they will work in direct wind.
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Hi everyone -- I have read your comments regarding hearing protection.
Let me say that we have a good ol USA company 3M that is an industry leader in the hearing protection market. I have first hand knowledge of their products and quality-- I can't get into the specifics but I assure you they good. They have several products that are designed for a marine environment-- these include a) Tactical Earplug (Model # TEP-100) This item is IP67 compliant and can be submerged in salt water. This is my personal favorite b) Comtac Hearing Defender (Model # MT17H682FB-09 CY) This is a military style - over the ear version that can be expanded for two way communication. Now with this said -- I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH 3M SALES/SERVICE OR ANYTHING --- I just know that these items will knock your socks off 3pointstar |
First I'm going to try my conventional ear muffs just to make sure they stay on my head at speed. If they do I will try these. They have a microphone and supposedly only block loud sounds. If they don't work I'm only out $15. If they work I will purchase extras. http://www.harborfreight.com/noise-c...ffs-92851.html
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
(Post 4420086)
I essentially have no windshield. At speed the wind hurts my ears and I don't want to suffer more hearing loss. I wear a headband which helps but it isn't enough. I don't really want to use an intercom system. Is there any solution other than full size headphone type ear muffs?
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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood
(Post 4423095)
First I'm going to try my conventional ear muffs just to make sure they stay on my head at speed. If they do I will try these. They have a microphone and supposedly only block loud sounds. If they don't work I'm only out $15. If they work I will purchase extras. http://www.harborfreight.com/noise-c...ffs-92851.html
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I wear ear plugs all the time. Any headset isn't going to seal properly at 80 mph, and the boom mike for sure won't work. (in a non windshield application.) good luck
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Originally Posted by launchpad475
(Post 4423193)
I wear ear plugs all the time. Any headset isn't going to seal properly at 80 mph, and the boom mike for sure won't work. (in a non windshield application.) good luck
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4423297)
I beg to differ.. works fine at almost 90mph
No worries , im an earplug guy , but 35 years in heavy industry I'm about deaf .:mad: |
Originally Posted by Vortec Bandit
(Post 4423112)
A sailboat.
OUCH!!!! 3pointstar |
Originally Posted by buck35
(Post 4423313)
Lol, I'm thinking of he vid with your wife trying to keep her headset on .
No worries , im an earplug guy , but 35 years in heavy industry I'm about deaf .:mad: |
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