Molded ear monitors
I've come to the realization that I need to do a better job of isolating my ears from noise on the motorcycle. Currently, I use either disposable foam earplugs or Shure e2c in-ear headphones with foam tips, and either one works well until I get to higher speeds, when the wind noise becomes noticeable and distracting.
After some research, it looks like the best solution is custom molded ear monitors - quality headphones attached to an insert custom molded to the ear canal. Here's some links I found for various models:
- Earinc/Insta-Mold - Racing Molds
- Earinc/Insta-Mold - Mini-Monitors
- Earinc/Insta-Mold - Competition Sports Monitors - motorcycle headphones and headsets
My plan is to save up some nqa money, or maybe refereeing money, and get a pair by the end of the year. I'm also considering adding a flexible spoiler to the back of my helmet — early tests look promising, but I need something that doesn't look too geeky.