Passed my test when I was in the RCT back in 76 have worn ear protection everytime I ride since then, we all do foolish things on our bikes but in my opinion, the most foolish is not using ear protection and right beside it always wear a full face helmet.
As far as eye protection....
As usually happens, I was riding in the dirt with a full face motocross helmet w/ goggles. They got muddy so I couldn't see, pulled them down onto my chinbar and in less than 5 minutes got a rock kicked up by another rider and it POPPED my eyeball!! I actually had to have my eyeball stitched! Still have a cataract in that eye to this day.
As far as eye protection....
As usually happens, I was riding in the dirt with a full face motocross helmet w/ goggles. They got muddy so I couldn't see, pulled them down onto my chinbar and in less than 5 minutes got a rock kicked up by another rider and it POPPED my eyeball!! I actually had to have my eyeball stitched! Still have a cataract in that eye to this day.
A few states especially Ohio have some stupid laws regarding ear plugs,some states only allow custom made plugs(which you shouold be wearing anyhoo) now my state Florida, allows ear plugs but does not allow anything in your ear that makes a noise so earphones are a big no no, but why anyone wants to listen to music while riding is something I will never understand
Have you tried the Flare Isolate?. I have custom moulded plugs (Ear Inc and done by them not a reseller) but so far the Flare Isolate is far better functionally on long runs.
No! - I do not understand why either unless there is more than gimmick in their claims about metal attenuating sound. There is a difference (albeit at first try, small) between Aluminium and Titanium versions. Oh and their Snoozer plugs, whilst more resistant to long hour usage are not (ime) as comfy. Odd?.
The Custom moulded plugs are better for shooting ime.