Motorsports
Special thanks to Z1 Cycle Tech for all their support and efforts in spreading "Hearing Awareness." Also, many thanks to Zaid Saleemi for inviting Hearing Protection Ontario to the track to watch Z1 Cycle Tech in action! Keep up the good work! For more info on Z1 Cycle Tech, please visit www.z1cycletech.com.
With spring time in effect and summer soon on its way, many motorcyclists are beginning to be concerned and questioning the co-relation between motorcycles and hearing loss. It is something that we should all be concerned about and if you ride a motorcycle, you should be looking into options on how you can protect yourself from permanently damaging your hearing.
The most common misconception that most riders have, is that if they have a quiet riding motorcycle, or a cruiser, then they are not at risk of hearing loss. This is not true. In fact, the most common source of hearing loss on a motorcycle is wind noise. If you ride a motorcycle, then you are most definitely exposed to wind; therefore, you are at risk of hearing loss. Riding a motorcycle at highway speeds; wind noise can reach as high as 117dB! That is instant damage according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. Click here to see the recommended daily allowances for noise exposure in all Canadian provinces.
Ear plugs are a must for protecting your hearing. The problem with traditional disposable earplugs, is that many people have a hard time with comfort and properly inserting a foam earplug. A custom fitted ear plug is a solution to solving all these issues while protecting your hearing. A custom ear plug is comfortable, easy to insert, durable, fits comfortably under a helmet, and effectively seals the ear canal. This is why custom fitted ear plugs have gained attention and popularity among motorcyclists.
Click on the following links to read more on hearing loss and motorcycles:
"Pull The Plug on Hearing Loss"
"Motorcycle Facts"
Range of Products
Hearing Protection Ontario Offers a wide variety of products for all types of riders. From a custom solid ear plug, to a Personal Audio Monitor, HPO has all your solutions to hearing protection. Our products are manufactured at Starkey Laboratories Canada; a leading manufacturer that caters to the hearing industry. If there is a product that is not listed below, feel free to send HPO an inquiry and we will do our best to find it for you.
Personal Audio Monitor
Personal Audio Monitors provide absolute comfort with a secure fit and low-profile styling. The custom design allows up to 26 dB of ambient sound isolation for protection and enjoyment. They're ideal for motorcyclists due to the maximum ear protection against wind and bike noise, while comfortably resting under a helmet. Also ideal for MP3 players, computers or gaming systems.
Custom Mini-Monitors
The Custom Mini-Monitor is designed for rich sound quality and superior long wear comfort from MP3 players and other audio equipment. Available with a full shell ear mold and a canal tip
combining dynamic microdriver technology with a custom-fit earpiece.
The acoustic design makes lower volumes more satisfying to protect hearing, while a secure fit keeps the earphones in place during movement. The Custom Mini Monitor's sound isolating feature makes it ideal for riding a motorcycle or being in a noisy environment while reducing up to 26 dB of outside noise attenuation.
Solid Ear Plug with optional neck cord
The solid ear plug is recommended for maximum ear protection and provides up to 28 dB of sound isolation. This effectively reduces harmful wind and bike noise to a safe listening level. Comes in a variety of colors, with an optional neck cord.
Designed for long wearing comfort, providing a comfortable, accurate seal of the ear canal that fits comfortably under any helmet.
Musician 9,15, 25 dB Ear Plug
Musician ear plugs are the finest product on the market with a specially designed filter which will provide 9,15, or 25 dB of sound isolation. The product delivers superior sound clarity at a safe level.
The filter on the Musician ear plug is interchangeable between 9,15, and 25 dB noise attenuators.
