Custom Earplugs for shooting, swimming, motorcycles, concerts, musicians, industrial workers and all other loud environments.

Flashbang Gear is California’s' leader in Custom Earplugs and earplug products. With over 8000 custom sets made, our technicians are the leaders in the industry. Our commitment to our customers is unsurpassed, with a money back guarantee; we ensure you will be 100% satisfied with your earplugs.

Although you may be aware of standard earplugs, custom earplugs are completely different. They offer a much better protection rating, comfort factor, durability, and personalization. Each set of custom earplugs is formed to your ear; a tissue to tissue fit gives the highest level in protection, while our soft material gives you a comfortable feel.

Before purchasing a set of custom earplugs be aware of the keys to a great set of custom earplugs.

1.     Material – Flashbang Gear uses only the best material available, medical grade, soft, durable, and gives you the maximum in protection. 

2.     Fit – Flashbang Gear has the most experience and trained staff giving you a perfect fit every time, guaranteed. 

3.     Finishing – Many of you may be unaware of the finishing process for a set of custom earplugs. Each set of Flashbang’s earplugs are trimmed for proper fit, cleaned and double sealed with a medical grade liquid silicone sealer.  

Each set of Flashbang’s earplugs come with a one year warranty. With an average life span of 4-5 years. Ear doctors recommend a new set every 3-4 years because of ear growth.

Many of you may be aware of Do-It-Yourself kits sold online and at retail stores. Don’t be mistaken there is no comparison, material, fit process and finishing is completely different. As you see in the price difference, the quality difference is even greater.

Flashbang Gear will be offering a Do-It-Yourself kit made from our Hi quality material. Although these will not be fit by our staff, this will be a great product for those looking for a less expensive alternative. Keep checking for release  in summer 2011. 

Benefits of Custom earplugs

1.           Protection level, although generic earplugs may state a high protection rating, this is based on a laboratory setting; most inspectors will cut those ratings by 50%, while custom earplugs will get a 1 point reduction for margin of error. Earmuffs usually worn with eye protection, the seal is broken at the point of glass arms, also to maintain protection rating you are required to switch earmuff padding every 6-9 months. 

2.          Comfort, with every ear being different, custom earplugs are formed to your ear. Naturally giving the most comfortable fit possible. Small, medium, and large ears, size doesn’t matter, your custom set of earplugs will fit perfect. 

3.          Durability, with an average life span of 4-5 years, custom earplugs will give you a long term product that you will enjoy every time. 

4.          Convenience, each set of custom earplugs comes with a personalized carrying case. Small enough to put in your pocket, range bag, glove box, or any other place to keep handy. 

5.           Versatility, while some earplugs are good for a specific use, custom earplugs can be used for mostly all uses. Use your earplugs at the range, concerts, factories, sleeping, Airplanes, gardening, movies, motorcycle riding, NASCAR, Drag races, Air Shows and any other place that may be loud. Each set is waterproof, use swimming, surfing, showering or any other activity that you want to protect your ear from too much water or cold air. 

6.          Job Specific, Law Enforcement, military, security, use while training can be worn under helmets. Machinists, construction workers, sound engineers, landscaping, woodworkers, musicians, bouncers, warehouse, airports, and many, many, more. 

7.           Personalization, only you can wear your earplugs, choose from a variety of colors, and combinations, have fun with your set of custom earplugs. 

8.          Cleanliness, with each set made from medical grade silicone and sealed, keeping your earplugs clean is easy. Soap and water or a wet wipe will keep your earplugs clean. You don’t have to squeeze the end that goes into your ear canal, so bacteria and germs don’t enter your ear. Each of our sets is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal eliminating the risk of ear infections that many generic earplugs sets can cause. 

9.          Cost, although each set may be much more expensive than generic earplugs, what is your hearing worth? Once you have suffered permanent hearing damage, that’s it, like it says, permanent, hearing aids is the only way you will get back your hearing loss. Most earplugs are disposable and over a 4-5 year period cost differences may be minimal at best. For companies or agencies that are supplying employees, the costs are usually made up after the first year, and then the Savings begin, adding up each year. Contact Flashbang for corporate accounts. 

When purchasing your set of custom earplugs be sure they match up. If they don’t call Flashbang Gear. 

(909)964-3695 

Who needs custom earplugs? 

How loud is your job or recreational event?  

Noise exposures greater than 85 dB may cause hearing loss. General estimates of some work-related noises, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), are listed below.  Where does your job fit in? 

o    • Rocket launch - 180 dB

o    • 12-gauge shotgun - 165 dB

o    • Jet engine at takeoff - 140 dB

o    • Ambulance siren - 120 dB

o    • Pneumatic percussion drill - 119 dB

o    • Hammer drill - 114 dB

o    • Chain saw - 110 dB

o    • Continuous miner - 108 dB

o    • Bulldozer; spray painter - 105 dB

o    • Impact wrench - 103 dB

o    • Hand drill - 98 dB

o    • Tractor - 96 dB

o    • Belt sander - 93 dB

o    • Hair dryer; power lawnmower - 90 dB

o    • Ringing telephone - 80 dB

o    • Normal conversation - 60 dB

Both the amount of noise and the length of time you are exposed to it determine its potential to damage your hearing. Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibel level the louder the noise.

Standards set by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) indicate that continued exposure of unprotected ears to noise over 90 dB will cause a gradual hearing loss in a significant number of individuals. Louder noises will accelerate this damage. The allowed exposure time decreases by ONE - HALF for each 5 dB increase in the average noise level.

Take a look at our custom filtered earplugs, which allow the user to hear 80db’s of sound while providing a 22-24 db noise reduction rating. Used by Law Enforcement, motorcyclists, factory workers, musicians, and all other uses.

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