It takes years of doing dumbass shit to build up that flinch toleranceYou're crazy. I noticed you don't even flinch. I guess I have girl ears.
Who did you go through or did you do the at home kit?I wear custom molded plugs, they were $50 but to me worth every penny. I'm behind guns a lot and to me they are more comfortable than the surefire or foamies.
I used Scott Spinks of PremEarWho did you go through or did you do the at home kit?
I worked as a hearing aid salesman for a couple of years and I have seen the damage of noise induced hearing loss. The so-called "flinch reflex" is really how well your tensor tympani muscles work. The tensor tympani muscle tightens the ossicular chain (the three smallest bones in the body malleus, incus and stapes or hammer, anvil and stirrup) to reduce the impact of loud noises to the cochlea (the inner ear). The tensor tympani contract when you talk and chew to help reduce the noise to yourself. Typically the muscle reacts to sudden loud sounds to protect the inner ear. Some people develop hyperacusis which is when this muscle stops working properly to make people sensitive to noise.
The bottom line is that no matter what type of hearing protection you chose to use, any protection is better than none. I do need to get some electronic muffs for use when shooting in a group.
It depends on where you go. You have the right idea about going to an Audiologist rather than a dealer such as Beltone. My dad's partner is still in business and I am not sure if they still keep an office in Cartersville. I may be able to get you a discount, I will just have to talk to James. If not, you would have to go to Rome. I have been out of the business since 1993 so I am not sure of the best deal. I can find that out as well and can send in a PM or post here as well.MAC,
That being said. I have hereditary hearing loss. Bad in one ear. Whst the best aid to look for so when I go to audiologist I don`t get sold something I do not need.
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It depends on where you go. You have the right idea about going to an Audiologist rather than a dealer such as Beltone. My dad's partner is still in business and I am not sure if they still keep an office in Cartersville. I may be able to get you a discount, I will just have to talk to James. If not, you would have to go to Rome. I have been out of the business since 1993 so I am not sure of the best deal. I can find that out as well and can send in a PM or post here as well.
There used to be a house on main street but not sure. Their practice was bought out by the Harbin Clinic. My dad's partner retired earlier this year. The best manufacturer out there right now is Phonak. My dad just bought a pair earlier this year and loves them. He doesn't really know anyone in the business any more so not sure who to recommend. I would stick with a private practice Audiologist who is a licensed dispenser. Good luck and I hope this helps.Any advice from your Dads partner would be great. I see a shop on main st Cartersville/ Is that his place? Appreciate it
You can always do @PewPewPewCo style. No ear protection.
I am thinking I will get to the next gun show so I can get these done. From what I have seen it is the best route and you can get them with the electronics.I tried one of the DIY kits to mold the plugs to your ears. I think I followed the instructions pretty closely but they didn't work well for me.
Always wanted the custom fit that they do at the gun shows just haven't taken the time or spent the money yet.