Custom ear plugs

[dentheman]

I have been looking into getting custom made ear plugs because my three-flange Wal Mart earplugs sometimes lose seal mid-ride, or the right one has to be pushed in so far that it is difficult to remove, general discomfort, etc.

I was surprised by how many audiologists aren't interested in making ear plugs. Maybe the profit margin is too low compared to the expensive hearing aids that they will bend over backwards trying to sell me. (It starts with: "Come on in for a 'free' hearing check".)

I ended up making an appointment with the 'hearing and balance' clinic audiologist at the University Medical Center (Texas Tech). It was not an unpleasent experience getting molds made, but the plugs that I chose will cost me $66 each. If the actual plugs work as well as the molds did I should be satisfied. They should be ready in 2 weeks and I have another appointment to fit them. After I use them for a few rides I will let you know what I think of them.