silver pigeon 3 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) Hi, what do all of you use for ear protection when you are shooting clays/game/fowling etc? Currently i use in ear foam plugs when i am shooting clays and when i am decoying pigeons , but nothing when i am wildfowling or walking around with the gun, because i feel that they impair your normal hearing to much. What i was thinking of doing is buying some custom made in ear sonic valve type plugs as according to the info they don't interfere with your normal hearing until the gun is fired and they are about £100, i just cant warrant spending £450 on the digital type at the moment. Edit, sorry forgot to say that i have tried the over ear type defenders and i really can't stand them, so in ear it has to be. Please let me know what you use/think Thanks Ben Edited August 1, 2011 by silver pigeon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I use foam but only shoot clays Try Napier pro9 £30 or less, less than electronics and work well, also not the end of the world if you drop them in the MUD of the Foreshore. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/63691-napier-pro-9-ear-hearing-defenders/ Edited August 1, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 cens pro flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiceychilli57 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I got some custom ones made that are made to the inside of your ear. Because they are unique they fit perfectly and after the first thought that your ears feel like they are in a fish bowl you dont notice them for the rest of the day, and you can still hear the approaching pigeon or your buddie at the clay stand :good: The over ear tube things by napier i tried and didnt like them, just as annoying as ear muffs and started to irritate after a while where i contanstly thought they weren't in properly Two plugs with passive filters (speech but no gun noise) were about £70 i think, and he came to my house to take the moulds customearprotection might cover your area, give him a ring, quite a few guys on here have had them fitted by him For all the time and money spent trying differnt stuff then deciding on the slightly more expensive route i should have gone down it straight away and saved myself a few pennies. Worth the money for the right protection i think. Good luck with the hunt Spicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) PM clayman on here I got a set from him,think they were HSB electronic ones there the same as Bisley ones but alot cheaper.The service from him was top notch aswell. Edited August 2, 2011 by tikka.223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batch Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 I had a custom pair made by Emtech or Entech for £90. They are the passive type, couldn't afford electronics, but they are brilliant and do not regret the purchase at all!! Cos they are custom fitted you hardly notice you have them on after a while and you can still hear pigeons and people next to you no problems, but they do an excellent job of muffling the BANG!! They have agents all over the country and they only take about a week to turn around. They also keep your pattern so if you ever loose one you can ring up and they will send a replacement out, for a charge of course. Well worth my hard earned cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Same as above, I really like mine, although I wouldn't say you can hear as much normal conversation as with Sonics for instance, but they are waay more comfortable and cut out far more noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Has anyone tried the Deben electronic defenders...seem pretty good value at £50-ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Napier Pro 9 & Pro 10. Both Excellent value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 thanks guys, have bitten the bullet and booked in for a mould to be taken and then will get the passive type. They seem to be the best value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Has anyone tried the Deben electronic defenders...seem pretty good value at £50-ish? I managed to break two pairs in about 3 months, they seemed to be very week at the lugs on the actual ear piece i gave up with them in the end Edited August 4, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigG Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Cens pro-flex, expensive but fantastic. When it's cold or raining MSA Sordin Pro X waterproof (submerged) for 30 min. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I put my fingers in my ears while clay shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 So do I ! Sorry what did you say ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Has anyone tried the Deben electronic defenders...seem pretty good value at £50-ish? I had a pair that failed on one side, the electronics just died :( local RFD replaced them no quibbles and the replacement pair have been fine so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 90 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I've just bought some of the "Slimline" Deben Electronic ones - they're 100 x better than the Sonic type I have used in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I managed to break two pairs in about 3 months, they seemed to be very week at the lugs on the actual ear piece i gave up with them in the end Going by your shooting, I thought you used your fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) Going by your shooting, I thought you used your fingers Wish I did last time I went, the ringing has only just stopped. What are those silver ones you use.....I would abuse your shooting but I can't think of anything witty to say other than call you swear words Edited August 6, 2011 by mpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I use Deben Slim for clay and everything else. I supose it depends if you soot alone or not really and need to have a chat about how poor your mate is shooting, I like mine, good for chatting if sharing a hide and not bad on the wallet, though I have not had to buy batteries yet,,,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1in9 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) I've got a pair of Peltor Sportac headphones which are excellent for clays and centrefire £100 from Best4headsets http://www.best4headsets.co.uk/-MT16H210F-478-GN/asp/ProdID/3585/CtgID/3664/af/page.htm A bit more than Debens and the numerous generic Chinese versions, but then Swedish firm Peltor are the benchmark for ear defenders. Compared to cheaper muffs the muzzle report is eased out of your hearing rather than everything going quite momentarily, which is less distracting when concentrating on your shot. They take x2 AAA batteries which last ages, works fine in pouring rain and cranking up the sensitivity when out rough shooting can pick up rabbits shuffling their feet at quite some distance! The only factor against them, and muffs in general, is your ears can get sweaty in hot weather. Edited August 7, 2011 by 1in9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Wish I did last time I went, the ringing has only just stopped. What are those silver ones you use.....I would abuse your shooting but I can't think of anything witty to say other than call you swear words Called ''shooters aid'', they are a bit uncomfortable, but if you cut them down and fit some of the little rubber bits you get with mobile phone head phones, the fit and feel 100 time better http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/106554-ear-plugs/page__view__findpost__p__912717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I managed to break two pairs in about 3 months, they seemed to be very week at the lugs on the actual ear piece i gave up with them in the end Yep, same, just not up to the job IMHO . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Sordin pro x for me waterproof and robust mmmmm bit pricey but better tha going deaf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-workwear/workwear-accessories/new-genuine-army-issue-olive-716110.html Similar to these. Got mine from doing CCF quite a few years back! Keeps the ears warm in the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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