Fredwalton Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 I was just wondering what ear defenders people use? I use a brand called impact I think, they are sound enhancing ones. I found them great for a game day when they are taken on off etc but when I'm pigeon shooting and wearing them pretty much all the time i do find I get a bit of a headache especially on a windy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) I use Peltor Sport RangeGuard. I find them comforable and can wear them for long periods. They are not the best sound dampening with 21db but I find them sufficient. Edited August 31, 2018 by Newbie to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 49 minutes ago, Fredwalton said: I was just wondering what ear defenders people use? I use a brand called impact I think, they are sound enhancing ones. I found them great for a game day when they are taken on off etc but when I'm pigeon shooting and wearing them pretty much all the time i do find I get a bit of a headache especially on a windy day. I have the same. On a windy day I just turned the volume down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 I use a set of hear pro, keep them turned down as Steve says and I find them plenty adequate, i just take them off every couple of hours to let the blood flow fully back into me ears. Cost about £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 I have a pair of Howard Leight Impact sport they are a good cheap electronic ear defender. I can hear better with them on although they don't like strong wind and if you have your hood on it rubs the microphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 I use Cens Mino a bit fiddley putting the batteries in but very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 never used them, what did you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longstrider Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 I use 3M electronics usually, but have been trying out a pair of Shothunt in-ear electronics recently ( http://www.shothunt.com/standard.php ) . Main advantage is that they are so small (in your ear like hearing aids) you don't get so sweaty in them as you do when wearing 'cans' in the hot weather we've been having. they're a bit fiddly to adjust to get the volume right because the knob is so small and my fingers are like sausages, but once you have them right they're really very comfy and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Normally I use bog standard ear defenders that render me almost totally deaf. However i recently bought some 30 quid electronic ones from Amazon and have to say I am very impressed.i can hear everything except the gunshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Peltor protacs. The dogs danglies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Anybody use the napier pro 9 ones .? Thinking i might get some . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Wb123 - interesting choices there but which ,of the two, do you prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I don’t need ear defenders . I am deaf as a post for not wearing them over the years . Many many years of rifle ,pistol and shotgun shooting has made me deaf . Protect your lugs with some kind of hearing protectors . Being deaf is not all bad it’s a very noisy world out there and it’s nice to take my lemon aids out and Experience the quiet zone . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Harnser said: I don’t need ear defenders . I am deaf as a post for not wearing them over the years . Many many years of rifle ,pistol and shotgun shooting has made me deaf . Protect your lugs with some kind of hearing protectors . Being deaf is not all bad it’s a very noisy world out there and it’s nice to take my lemon aids out and Experience the quiet zone . harnser Like you Harnser, I never wore ear defenders over the years (who did of a certain age ?) and am also quite deaf, but would advise the use of them now. I've got quite bad tinnitus, which takes the form of a continuous rumbling which never goes away. I have a pair of Howard Leight which are good but also use an older set of Napier 9 which I find cut out the noise better than the can type, although this may have something to do with also wearing glasses and noise creeping in via the not too flexible arms of the glasses. However the Napier ones are no good for me if sharing a hide as with my hearing, or lack of it, no conversation is possible. The old joke comes to mind when in conversation with my also deaf pal, goes something like this -: Me "Windy isn't it ?" Pal "No it's not it's Thursday" Me "Yes, so am I, let's go for a beer" My hearing aids fortunately have a setting I call the 'wife' setting which cuts out all background or nagging noises ! OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 5 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Like you Harnser, I never wore ear defenders over the years (who did of a certain age ?) and am also quite deaf, but would advise the use of them now. I've got quite bad tinnitus, which takes the form of a continuous rumbling which never goes away. I have a pair of Howard Leight which are good but also use an older set of Napier 9 which I find cut out the noise better than the can type, although this may have something to do with also wearing glasses and noise creeping in via the not too flexible arms of the glasses. However the Napier ones are no good for me if sharing a hide as with my hearing, or lack of it, no conversation is possible. The old joke comes to mind when in conversation with my also deaf pal, goes something like this -: Me "Windy isn't it ?" Pal "No it's not it's Thursday" Me "Yes, so am I, let's go for a beer" My hearing aids fortunately have a setting I call the 'wife' setting which cuts out all background or nagging noises ! OB Back in the day if you wore ear defenders you were considered to be a big girl . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm in a teacup Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I use Peltor comtacs, I find them comfortable as I wear them for up to 8hrs a day at work. Not cheap but Luckly I get them for nowt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Why not spend around £70 and buy a pair of moulded to fit passive ear plugs. Although I am extremely deaf (brought on by a couple of minor strokes) I have had a pair of Emtech moulded plugs for some 25 + years. Buy the florescent coloured variety, they are easier to find, should you drop them. When I had my hearing, I found the Emtech's great, I could easily hold a conversation in a pigeon hide and my shooting pal was also wearing his. It did become harder to hear through them after my illness, but by just removing one and putting in my hearing aid, conversation was possible, replacing the ear plug when shooting. They are far more comfortable than the 'cans' variety, especially if it is hot weather too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 MSA Sordin Pro X, expensive, but my hearing is worth it 😎and the gel pads are very comfortable, I can wear these all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis88 Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 Does anyone use a Bluetooth ear defender? I’ve seen a few radio and Bluetooth ones listed and thought they may be good for a one of the slower days in the hide?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) I got some of these a few weeks ago for work after dropping my expensive ones in cow poo! https://www.screwfix.com/p/delta-plus-interlagos-premium-ear-defender-33db-snr/3365r They work really well! They even take the sting out of using a 308 indoors Edited November 12, 2018 by bluesj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis88 Posted November 12, 2018 Report Share Posted November 12, 2018 They look really good! I have a set of peltor ex mod ones, just looking for opinions on the Bluetooth/radio ones that are available so I could play a set list from an iPod or listen to the radio. Wondering if they are a gimmick that doesn’t really work or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 29/09/2018 at 21:18, Westley said: Why not spend around £70 and buy a pair of moulded to fit passive ear plugs. Although I am extremely deaf (brought on by a couple of minor strokes) I have had a pair of Emtech moulded plugs for some 25 + years. Buy the florescent coloured variety, they are easier to find, should you drop them. When I had my hearing, I found the Emtech's great, I could easily hold a conversation in a pigeon hide and my shooting pal was also wearing his. It did become harder to hear through them after my illness, but by just removing one and putting in my hearing aid, conversation was possible, replacing the ear plug when shooting. They are far more comfortable than the 'cans' variety, especially if it is hot weather too. I have them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 14 hours ago, bluesj said: I got some of these a few weeks ago for work after dropping my expensive ones in cow poo! https://www.screwfix.com/p/delta-plus-interlagos-premium-ear-defender-33db-snr/3365r They work really well! They even take the sting out of using a 308 indoors Could you not just have bought a mouse trap ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 The bluetooth ear defenders are great. Ive just bought a pair of stihl ones and my mate has some 3m worktunes ones. We use them in the workshop when machining timber. Wouldnt wear them out pigeon shooting tho. Thats the whole point of being out. The peace and quiet, also i listen for the birds coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Westley said: Could you not just have bought a mouse trap ? You should see the size of them!! 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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