Earplugs for Amateur Competitions and Daily Commute

BrookEbisa
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My name is Brook and I own a 2013 Honda CRF250 and 2016 Honda Rebel 500. I've known how to ride a motorcycle ever since I was in my teens but I only bought my own bike in 2014. I've been planning to join amateur off-road competitions but I was diagnosed with hyperacusis(noise sensitivity) and tinnitus last year. I wanted to buy hearing protection/earplugs but I can't decide what to get. I tried generic foam plugs but they hurt my ears. What type or what brand do you recommend for daily commute and competition use?

Thanks and ride safely!
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erik_94COBRA
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erik_94COBRA 7/8/2019 3:38am
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Best comfort but slightly less effective for me:
https://www.hearos.com/products/xtreme-protection-series

Best protection but slightly less comfortable (I wear these when riding normally) :
https://www.moldex.com/product/pura-fit/

Both can be found on Amazon along with hundreds of other types. I liked the moldex ones enough to buy the megapack that lasts for years.
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BrookEbisa 7/8/2019 7:41pm
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erik_94COBRA wrote:
Best comfort but slightly less effective for me: https://www.hearos.com/products/xtreme-protection-series Best protection but slightly less comfortable (I wear these when riding normally) : https://www.moldex.com/product/pura-fit/ Both can be...
Best comfort but slightly less effective for me:
https://www.hearos.com/products/xtreme-protection-series

Best protection but slightly less comfortable (I wear these when riding normally) :
https://www.moldex.com/product/pura-fit/

Both can be found on Amazon along with hundreds of other types. I liked the moldex ones enough to buy the megapack that lasts for years.
The moldex ones look comfy. Will surely try those. I just hope they fit my ears.

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bernnet
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bernnet 7/8/2019 11:29pm
7/8/2019 11:29pm
I use Hearos. They are soft and fluffy.
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BrookEbisa
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BrookEbisa 7/11/2019 6:26pm
7/11/2019 6:26pm
What can you say about custom earplugs company like this one call Big Ear Inc? Planning to check their store out since they're just 30-45 mins away from my location. They also have some informative videos on youtube. Will just look for options but still not decided if I'll buy one from them.
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kdiringer 7/11/2019 7:02pm
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How much are you looking to spend on earplugs? I ask as we have custom molded earplugs for our job(trackside Indycar) but I also use them for MX and on street use. They come with 30dB filters for volume reduction and soldi stops for serious noise levels.

Dawn @ Ear Everything in Indianapolis does them, but travels to most events too
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Harv379 7/11/2019 9:03pm
7/11/2019 9:03pm Edited Date/Time 7/11/2019 9:09pm
Taking notes... Ever since my bad concussion I am super sensitive to noise and have tinnitus as well. I like the idea of those Ear Everything ones, also these seem to have great reviews. 31db reduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WIXL4UM/ref=sspa_dk_crr_aax_0?psc=1 Expensive, but not really if it protects and does the job, I just don't like the idea of plastic being in there.
Matt Fisher 7/11/2019 9:58pm
7/11/2019 9:58pm
I picked up some mold-able Radians ear plugs for riding. NRR of 26, they're cheap and easy to use. I found that riding with the ear plugs is much more comfortable than without. Given my already heavily deteriorated hearing abilities, my wife appreciates it not getting worse.
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Spudnut 7/12/2019 11:42pm
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Tits or gtfo
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