Now This Is Just Plain Stupid

On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 22:12:36 -0400, Ototin wrote:

> On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:04:20 -0700, "C.H." > wrote:
>
>>If he is unable to hear the wind noise his helmet creates he _is_
>>suffering from hearing loss, whether you can detect it or not. Or maybe
>>he is just driving a Vespa, where wind noise is not an issue due to lack
>>of top speed
>
> Does a "full face" helmet, similar to the one used by motorcycle racers,
> create wind noise that is detrimental to haering.

Yes. It has been tested quite a few times and the result is always the
same: The wind noise is considerable. Of course people like that wannabe
chemist always think that hearing loss cannot happen to them, but it does.
Hearing damage is cumulative, i.e. the more you are exposed to wind noise,
the more hearing damage you suffer.

Of course the hearing loss will be your smallest problem if you manage to
miss the sound of a siren and get nailed by a speeding cop...

Chris

C.H. wrote:
> On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 22:12:36 -0400, Ototin wrote:
>
> > On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:04:20 -0700, "C.H." > wrote:
> >
> >>If he is unable to hear the wind noise his helmet creates he _is_
> >>suffering from hearing loss, whether you can detect it or not. Or maybe
> >>he is just driving a Vespa, where wind noise is not an issue due to lack
> >>of top speed
> >
> > Does a "full face" helmet, similar to the one used by motorcycle racers,
> > create wind noise that is detrimental to haering.
>
> wannabe
> chemist always think that hearing loss cannot happen to them

I knew you were a liar.

BTW, I do have a chemistry degree. The real deal, from an accredited
uni and everything.

My hearing tested the same every year I rode the bike. No damage,
cumulative or otherwise. Since my job required tests every year, I
know *for a fact* that there was no damage.

But hey, I guess my ears didn't get the memo on your "studies."
(Assuming they really exist.) Get back to me when you actually know
something.

E.P.