Ear protection

Ron Ortiz · 02-23-2010, 10:26 AM

Sean, who is my new son-in-law will be attending the Gators with my daughter Ashley and their 18 month son Logan. Only Ashley has national event experience and knows what a pain ear plugs are to contend with. There is no way Logan is going to contend with them. So, what is the best type of ear muff protection for Logan. Brand names, quality, effectiveness?

As a side note I would like to thank all the people who kind of accepted Sean into the racing community at the last two divisionals.

He is also Billy Nees "approved" Now that will get him some noteriety.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA what, I can't hear you.

Bruce Noland · 02-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Ron,
The simple truth is very young children do not belong at national events. It is almost impossible to protect them 100% of the time and all it takes is one loud noise spike to permanently damage their hearing. The loud noise adversely effects the soft and still forming inner ear of infants and children. Damage can range from hearing loss and speech impediments to brain damage. It drives me crazy to see a parent holding an infant or a child near the fence; especially when the pros are running.

A few years ago I sent several return receipt letters to nhra and asked them to put up some signs to warn unsuspecting parents as they entered the track. nhra would not respond.

There are many well intentioned parents who think there will be no permanent damage to their children, however, it may not show up until years later. Why take the chance?

chris3racing · 02-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Ron: I have had two grandsons attend national events with ear muffs. I do not know the brand names; however, I do know that they both were able to attend the races and did wear them. Two sets came from Harbor Freight, one got broken by and adult and the next set came from the sporting goods section (hunting) of the Walmart. One grandson is now 11 years old and my second grandson, who still uses his, is now 3 years old. The little guy can go to the track and enjoy it, just takes some coordination.

Have fun at the races, there is nothing like three generations of a family out to enjoy the drag races.

FED 387 · 02-23-2010, 11:23 AM

Ron---make sure you get something that has a high number of Decible protection and also is adjustable to fit the person wearing it----Now the problem comes in with trying to rationalize with a 2 year old about anything much less keeping his earmuffs on---A combo of the earmuffs and a parent holding them in place when near a running car usually(sometimes) will solve the problem---U gonna be at the Gators ??? I talked to you a little while back about buying property in Englewood/North Port Remember me??? LOst Don Himes # I see he is entered will be at the Gators--Comp 387

Scotty D · 02-23-2010, 11:35 AM

ron my kids go to the track with me all the time,i have a 6 and a 3 yr old.i found at bass pro shops has in the hunting section a combo set of safety glasses and ear muffs for smaller kids.the set fit's my 3 yr old and has fit him very well since he was about 18 month's old also.cabella's should have a setup similar also,if you have any of these around you,if not i also found this kind of earmuffs at a gun supply shop.hope this helps.

cody pollage · 02-23-2010, 11:51 AM

Ron, If you are going to a national event, they sell them at the NHRA souvenier trailer and the Nitro Mall. I'm not sure about the divisionals. but I know for sure at the nationals.

Chris DeGidio · 02-23-2010, 05:50 PM

When my son was a little shaver(2 yrs old),I used silicone swimmers ear plugs and a pair of shooters earmuffs from Sports Authority at the same time.He never had a problem with either and actually slept in his stroller whe Top Fuel was running.

NewHemi · 02-23-2010, 07:55 PM

Great suggestions on safety glasses and ear protection. Ear plugs won't work for young children. But some kind of ear protection is definitely needed, or the kids will grow up like me, and walk around saying "What?", "didn't hear you" a whole lot of the time.

Not hearing as well does have it's advantages though, as even when you do hear, you can pretend you don't and ignore what you didn't want to hear in the first place...

David
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Maruti Suzuki Specifications

Chad E532 · 02-23-2010, 08:14 PM

Ron,
I have a pair of these for both my kids who were hanging out at our local track with me since they were infants.
http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ejuearmu.html
Hope this helps.

Charrlie_S · 02-23-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

He is also Billy Nees "approved" Now that will get him some noteriety.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA what, I can't hear you.

Boy, is he in a world of trouble.

02-23-2010, 10:26 AM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Ear protection Sean, who is my new son-in-law will be attending the Gators with my daughter Ashley and their 18 month son Logan. Only Ashley has national event experience and knows what a pain ear plugs are to contend with. There is no way Logan is going to contend with them. So, what is the best type of ear muff protection for Logan. Brand names, quality, effectiveness? As a side note I would like to thank all the people who kind of accepted Sean into the racing community at the last two divisionals. He is also Billy Nees "approved" Now that will get him some noteriety. Ron Ortiz U/SA what, I can't hear you. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK Last edited by Ron Ortiz; 02-23-2010 at 10:37 AM. Reason: attaching picture

02-23-2010, 10:51 AM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Ear protection Ron, The simple truth is very young children do not belong at national events. It is almost impossible to protect them 100% of the time and all it takes is one loud noise spike to permanently damage their hearing. The loud noise adversely effects the soft and still forming inner ear of infants and children. Damage can range from hearing loss and speech impediments to brain damage. It drives me crazy to see a parent holding an infant or a child near the fence; especially when the pros are running. A few years ago I sent several return receipt letters to nhra and asked them to put up some signs to warn unsuspecting parents as they entered the track. nhra would not respond. There are many well intentioned parents who think there will be no permanent damage to their children, however, it may not show up until years later. Why take the chance? __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

02-23-2010, 10:51 AM	#3
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ear protection Ron: I have had two grandsons attend national events with ear muffs. I do not know the brand names; however, I do know that they both were able to attend the races and did wear them. Two sets came from Harbor Freight, one got broken by and adult and the next set came from the sporting goods section (hunting) of the Walmart. One grandson is now 11 years old and my second grandson, who still uses his, is now 3 years old. The little guy can go to the track and enjoy it, just takes some coordination. Have fun at the races, there is nothing like three generations of a family out to enjoy the drag races.

02-23-2010, 11:23 AM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Ear protection Ron---make sure you get something that has a high number of Decible protection and also is adjustable to fit the person wearing it----Now the problem comes in with trying to rationalize with a 2 year old about anything much less keeping his earmuffs on---A combo of the earmuffs and a parent holding them in place when near a running car usually(sometimes) will solve the problem---U gonna be at the Gators ??? I talked to you a little while back about buying property in Englewood/North Port Remember me??? LOst Don Himes # I see he is entered will be at the Gators--Comp 387

02-23-2010, 11:35 AM	#5
Scotty D Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ear protection ron my kids go to the track with me all the time,i have a 6 and a 3 yr old.i found at bass pro shops has in the hunting section a combo set of safety glasses and ear muffs for smaller kids.the set fit's my 3 yr old and has fit him very well since he was about 18 month's old also.cabella's should have a setup similar also,if you have any of these around you,if not i also found this kind of earmuffs at a gun supply shop.hope this helps.

02-23-2010, 11:51 AM	#6
cody pollage Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ear protection Ron, If you are going to a national event, they sell them at the NHRA souvenier trailer and the Nitro Mall. I'm not sure about the divisionals. but I know for sure at the nationals.

02-23-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Ear protection When my son was a little shaver(2 yrs old),I used silicone swimmers ear plugs and a pair of shooters earmuffs from Sports Authority at the same time.He never had a problem with either and actually slept in his stroller whe Top Fuel was running. __________________ Nautilus Racing

02-23-2010, 07:55 PM	#8
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Ear protection Great suggestions on safety glasses and ear protection. Ear plugs won't work for young children. But some kind of ear protection is definitely needed, or the kids will grow up like me, and walk around saying "What?", "didn't hear you" a whole lot of the time. Not hearing as well does have it's advantages though, as even when you do hear, you can pretend you don't and ignore what you didn't want to hear in the first place... David ________ Maruti Suzuki Specifications Last edited by NewHemi; 04-05-2011 at 10:07 PM.

02-23-2010, 08:14 PM	#9
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ear protection Ron, I have a pair of these for both my kids who were hanging out at our local track with me since they were infants. http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/ejuearmu.html Hope this helps.