HEARING PROTECTION FORGUN SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS
If you shoot without some form of hearing protection in place you may not feel that any damage has been done, but the CPSA states bluntly that shooting without ear defenders does harm that is, in their words, "gradual, permanent and irreversible".
The table below shows just how far in excess of safe levels the sound impact from a gun can be. As there are now custom fitted ear plugs on the market that can actually improve your hearing significantly while giving first-rate protection, we at Yorkshire Shooting Services believe that anyone shooting regularly should invest in certified hearing protection. Please click the menu links opposite to learn more about the custom fitted ear plugs we can supply and then contact us if you wish to arrange a fitting.
| LEVEL | EXAMPLE SOURCE |
|---|---|
| 10dB | Leaves rustling |
| 20dB | A watch ticking |
| 40dB | Quiet conversation |
| 60dB | Singing |
| 65dB | CIEH max level for grounds |
| 80dB | HSE lower exposure level |
| 85dB | HSE upper exposure level |
| 100dB | Typical club or disco |
| 107dB | Motorcycling at 80mph |
| 120dB | Shotgun at the shoulder |
| 150dB | Shotgun peak (HSE AS8) |
CENS DX Range (DX1, DX3, & DX5)
For over 30 years, CENS digital from Puretone has revolutionised hearing protection, boasting the ultimate in comfort, performance, style and safety. During that time, they’ve continued to push the boundaries of technology and expectation with their range of state-of-the-art modular earplugs, designed exclusively for shooters.
Every CENS ProFlex DX device is custom-made to fit the individuals ear contours, making them compact, lightweight and super-comfortable. They're available in a wide range of models, styles and colours, with options available for every shooter, in every discipline. Upgrades are also available.
COLOUR RANGE
CENS Classic DX Range (DX1, DX3 & DX5)
CENS Classic DX1
Custom-made, digital hearing protection with a single digitally optimised mode, 3 stage digital volume control & 4 digital audio DSP Channels with HD Sound Enhancement.
CENS Classic DX3
Custom-made, digital hearing protection with 3 digitally optimised modes, 10 stage digital volume control & 8 digital audio DSP Channels with HD Sound Enhancement.
CENS Classic DX5
Custom-made, digital hearing protection with 5 digitally optimised modes, 10 stage digital volume control & 16 digital audio DSP Channels with HD Sound Enhancement and Wind Noise Reduction.
CENS ProFlex Passive
Custom made passive hearing protection. Cost-effective, upgradable hearing protection. ProFlex Passive Earplugs combine the ProFlex multi-softness earpiece with a filtered passive module to provide cost-effective hearing protection with ambient awareness.
THE PROTECTHEAR SYSTEM
ProtectHear ear plugs are manufactured using medical grade soft silicone, individually shaped according to exact impressions taken from the user's ears. Although they do not have an active electronic element, they nonetheless provide an excellent level of protection, carry the CE mark and conform to standard EN 352-2: 1993.
ProtectHear is a vented system and incorporates a passive acoustic filter, which attenuates loud noise whilst still allowing the wearer to hear some speech and other ambient sounds.
Yorkshire Shooting Services are trained and authorised to take the impressions needed to ensure that the finished plugs are an exact fit to the ears.
Available in yellow, flesh, blue or transparent colours, a pair of ProtectHear ear plugs is available for £105. If you are looking for a superb level of comfort and a high degree of protection, at a reasonable price, ProtectHear is an ideal choice.
ProtectHear is also particularly well-suited to environments where the level of noise threat is more or less constant, for example at sports events or when motorcycling.
MOULDED SILICONE NOISE PLUGS
If you're not yet ready for a more sophisticated system, you'll still need to make sure that your hearing is safe from harm. That also applies to those who enjoy other sports, such as motorcycling, where the noise danger is less obvious but almost equally dangerous. When shooting, properly fitted plugs are more comfortable and far less of a distraction than a pair of foam plugs forced into your ears.
Supplied by the makers of the CENS and ProtectHear products, these plugs are available in a wide range of colours, as below, which can even be combined for a 'marbling' effect (small extra charge applies). Manufactured to match the contours of your ears precisely, these plugs will insulate your hearing from excessive noise in a variety of environments. Priced at £79. For more information about hearing protection, please click here
PRICING
| PRICE | PRODUCT NAME |
|---|---|
| £99 | CENS ProFlex passive ear plugs (marbled colours, GEMZ colours, connecting cord, etc. are all an additional cost) |
| £549 | CENS DX1 (marbled colours, GEMZ colours, connecting cord, etc. are all an additional cost) |
| £749 | CENS DX3 (marbled colours, GEMZ colours, connecting cord, etc. are all an additional cost) |
| £899 | CENS DX5 (marbled colours, GEMZ colours, connecting cord, etc. are all an additional cost) |
| £485 | CENS DX1 upgrade |
| £685 | CENS DX3 upgrade |
| £835 | CENS DX5 upgrade |
| £549 | CENS Classic Range DX1 |
| £749 | CENS Classic Range DX1 |
| £899 | CENS Classic Range DX1 |
| £105 | ProtectHear ear plugs (connecting cord, metal detectable, etc. are all an additional cost) |
| £79 | Solid Silicone ear plugs (marbled colours, connecting cord, etc. are all an additional cost) |