Why earplugs make riding motorcycles safer and prevent hearing loss.
This is an article written by Michnus Olivier aka PikiPikiOverland about the seriousness of using premium ear plugs for motorcycle riders and why it make riding safer and their benefits.
Wearing earplugs while riding a motorbike is critical for preventing irreversible hearing damage caused by extended exposure to high wind noise levels, which can reach around 100 decibels at speeds of 100 km/h.
This exposure not only endangers hearing health, but it also adds to rider fatigue and poor focus. Using Alpine Hearing Protection specialised earplugs can effectively limit hazardous noise while allowing critical noises like sirens and horns to be heard, improving overall riding safety and comfort.
- Irreversible Hearing Damage: Exposure to wind noise levels around 100 dB at typical riding speeds can cause permanent hearing loss.
- Inadequate Helmet Noise Reduction: Even the quietest helmets transfer significant noise levels (e.g., 84 dB at 65 mph), insufficient to prevent hearing damage.
- Enhanced Rider Safety: Earplugs reduce wind noise, decreasing fatigue and improving focus, which lowers the risk of accidents.
The Alpine MotoSafe filter earplugs attenuate harmful noises without giving a sense of isolation. Traffic, navigation, intercom, and the motorcycle itself remain sufficiently audible. Perfect for different uses and choosing the attenuation level yourself.
Alpine has a proper research team and constantly interacts with its testers and this Dutch brand dates back to 1995. Alpine quotes on their website and this is no BS: “The earplugs have a perfect fit. This is because they are made of durable and flexible Alpine ThermoShape™ material. The warmth of the ear allows the soft material to mould to the ear canal. Alpine MotoSafe earplugs are also the only ones on the market with soft filters.
As a result, they are also very comfortable under a helmet. AlpineThermoShape™ material contains no silicones. For this reason, the earplugs do not sweat, itch, or irritate. You can wear them all day without any problems.”
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