Jason8 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm wondering how many of you consider or use ear protection or protectors of some sort. I know the folks using radios are catered for but what about the ones that don't use them and have bare ears going into a game? I'm thinking it's essential but I don't really see much mention of it. I don't fancy a perforated ear drum, does it happen, are ear injuries a regular occurrence? I'd like to hear what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantKiwi Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'm wondering how many of you consider or use ear protection or protectors of some sort. I know the folks using radios are catered for but what about the ones that don't use them and have bare ears going into a game? I'm thinking it's essential but I don't really see much mention of it. I don't fancy a perforated ear drum, does it happen, are ear injuries a regular occurrence? I'd like to hear what you guys think. Perforated ear drum from what exactly? AEG's, GBB's etc etc certainly aren't loud. Most sites don't allow pyro higher than mk5's or 9mm blanks, a car backfiring is louder than both of those.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Just from getting hit square in the ear canal from a BB, not the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Monkey Nuts Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Your tympanic membrane has no direct exposure. The curvature of the auditory canal and your tragus protect it from both direct and indirect trauma and debris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 7, 2016 Author Share Posted May 7, 2016 Your tympanic membrane has no direct exposure. The curvature of the auditory canal and your tragus protect it from both direct and indirect trauma and debris. So that's a no then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted May 7, 2016 Root Admin Share Posted May 7, 2016 That's a 'it's impossible to actually do any long-lasting damage to your hearing with a BB' I think. Stings like anyone's business, but beyond a bit of blood you won't get any lasting damage. I've found anything that protects the ear seriously hampers ones ability to hear. Even the thinnest neck gaiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralKimbo Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I'm wondering how many of you consider or use ear protection or protectors of some sort. I know the folks using radios are catered for but what about the ones that don't use them and have bare ears going into a game? I'm thinking it's essential but I don't really see much mention of it. I don't fancy a perforated ear drum, does it happen, are ear injuries a regular occurrence? I'd like to hear what you guys think.Have a look at some of the newer versions of lower face mesh masks. They include ear protection. http://www.patrolbase.co.uk/half-face-airsoft-protection/8fields-tactical-lower-face-ear-protection-black.htm#.Vy6JOBnTXqA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibernator Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I have to say that for CQB, I do try and protect my ears - it blinkin' stings to get a couple of shots in them at short range. Last time I tried a set of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/China-Made-2-Pair-of-Airsoft-Black-Ear-Cover-Protection-/280719413833?hash=item415c2e5249:m:m8nDroF8MgmaDbVW0yGq6qQ You can thread the strap of your goggles through them and they get held in place quite well. Not sure how you'd wear them with glasses. I think Valken make mesh ones, or I've seen LevelCap on YouTube make his own by cutting the ear bits off one ofthe masks linked to by GeneralKimbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Moderator Jedi_Master Posted May 8, 2016 Head Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2016 You could wear a Dye i4 mask for CQB as it has soft ear pads which offer protection. The ear pads have small perforations to allow some sound through and are removable. There are some lower face mesh masks that are larger and have ear guards. If you wear a Fast helmet then you could buy the ear shield attachments, although I do not remember ever seeing anyone using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters TheFull9 Posted May 8, 2016 Supporters Share Posted May 8, 2016 For me, ear hits are the most painful I've had and having BFGs go off right at my feet inside very tight environments had a very similar effect to firing a rifle without ear pro; you don't see anyone with sense firing guns with ear pro. So for any sort of CQB I wear Peltors. The mics are in the front so it does hamper your hearing from other directions but after playing the mall a fair few times I just kept having grenades go off right next to me in really confined spaces and when you have regular hearing tests in work that are crucial to keeping your job, the Comtac XPs were well worth the investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacarathe Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 You could wear a Dye i4 mask for CQB as it has soft ear pads which offer protection. The ear pads have small perforations to allow some sound through and are removable. There are some lower face mesh masks that are larger and have ear guards. If you wear a Fast helmet then you could buy the ear shield attachments, although I do not remember ever seeing anyone using them. http://www.evike.com/products/53003/ These work too. I tried the ones which do mouth/jaw/ears, and they're horrible, these ones just hang from the inner velcro of a helmet (thus making them higher) and once they're on I just forget about them (I realise the PC in this pic is far too low.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padraigthesniper Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 This is why I wear a balaclava to protect my ears and back of head from direct hits. I think that's all that you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhruun Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I always use ear protection, since much like my eyesight my hearing won't come back if it's damaged. I used to use Comtac XPs, but I've found EP3 earplugs to be more convenient, and due to the lack of variable sound amplification I find it easier to hear hits to my gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mos Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Biker light snood over head and ears, Straps of the goggles/glasses to cover ears, Lower mesh guard straps also cover ears. Well, that's my ear protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhardopperator Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I just wear a neoprene lower mask as it covers why ears well without compromising hearing, but...... if playing in CQB I would highly recommend something a little more solid that stops some noise as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators djben9 Posted May 11, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have the mask general kimbo posted, it's fine, but like any, needs adjusting, only use it if wearing a cap or boonie With fast helmet, lower face mask as straps cover ears, as well as goggle straps At my my first game last year.....wow nearly a year, one of the guys found a bb in his ear, just lying above the lobe... If that makes sense..... It was a CQB site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Did I read somewhere by the way that full face protection under 16 is mandatory? Or was it a specific site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters TheFull9 Posted May 11, 2016 Supporters Share Posted May 11, 2016 I'm not sure it's laid down in the law anywhere, but from every site I've been to, under 16s (sometimes 18s) req full face and I'd be confident in saying that's an insurance requirement.. which these days is the same thing as saying it's the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin proffrink Posted May 11, 2016 Root Admin Share Posted May 11, 2016 Same here - every site I've been to as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators djben9 Posted May 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2016 Ditto the above for the 2 I've played at This though can consist of full face mask or goggles and half mask I believe as well, as long as 'the face' is covered, best to speak to the site you play at, as like anything, we can read it differently to each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albiscuit Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Ditto the above for the 2 I've played at This though can consist of full face mask or goggles and half mask I believe as well, as long as 'the face' is covered, best to speak to the site you play at, as like anything, we can read it differently to each other Every site I have played insists under 18s wear full face, goggles and lower mask count as far as I could tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo88 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I'm wondering how many of you consider or use ear protection or protectors of some sort. I know the folks using radios are catered for but what about the ones that don't use them and have bare ears going into a game? I'm thinking it's essential but I don't really see much mention of it. I don't fancy a perforated ear drum, does it happen, are ear injuries a regular occurrence? I'd like to hear what you guys think. Don't be a big Jessie, What next a cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators djben9 Posted May 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2016 Haha we had a joke about that last year, a flurry Ish of posts with body protection similar to motor cross soon followed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason8 Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Yup will do, cheers fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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