COPPING A DEAF ''UN
02 November 2005 - Ultimate Ear Protection

Ultimate ear protection news

There''s danger in the air, and it''s called noise. The damage it does can
permanently degrade your hearing - especially if you''re a motorcyclist.

All-year riders are regularly subjected to hours of noise beyond what safety
organisations consider as ''acceptably safe''. Current, safety in the
workplace regulations, allow workers to request protection when noise levels
reach 85dB. If this threshold rises to 90dB, noise protection is mandatory.
In April 2006, the ''acceptably safe'' levels will be legally lowered to 80
and 85dB respectively.

At the moment, there are no official regulations to protect motorcyclists,
so, it''s every man (and women) for themselves. Riders are their own
insurance policy against noise disability. For those demanding ultimate ear
protection there is a solution.

Ultimate Ear Protection (UEP) is a small Kent-based company at the vanguard
of safety against noise. Its high technology products are world leading and
mostly dedicated to solving the continuing noise problems faced by
motorcyclists. Two new UEP products that meet all workplace safety
recommendations and comfortably exceed the new noise levels scheduled for
introduction in April 2006 will be launched on 28 October at the
International Motorcycle & Scooter Show.

The quaintly named Super Soft Squidgy earplugs are made from a special new
material called (shhh... trade secret) and are custom made for each
individual. Quick and painless moulds are taken of each ear and these are
given to the customer along with a pair of perfectly fitting earplugs. The
plugs will stay securely in place when putting on a helmet and remain
in-situ when riding. Permanent noise protection is guaranteed without loss
of the all-important feedback a rider relies upon from the engine. Super
Soft Squidgy earplugs cost £59 (direct).

The new Monitors product is directly related to UEP''s work in the
professional music industry. The Monitors provide definitive noise
protection and also perform as true high fidelity, stereophonic earphones.
It is possible to plug into a bike''s communication system, or audio device
such as an MP3 player, and listen to crystal clear sound with a minimum of
external noise interference. UEP''s Monitors cost £149 and are made in the
same way as the ''Squidgy'' product. The moulds are also given to the customer
so that replacement (or new) products can be made quickly with minimal
expense. Both new UEP products come in all sorts of funky colours and carry
a two-year warranty.

For further information, or a product for review, please contact:
Dave Marshall on 020 8309 4385
or visit www.ultimateear.com
also stand CV29 in the Classic Village, or stand T295 (near BMW)

www.ultimateear.com

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