Natty, good thread.
My hearing is still ok and I'd like to keep it that way. My brother on the other hand refuses to accept he's deaf :D so I'm going to buy him some muffs to prove it and get myself a pair in the process.
Based on this thread I've been doing some research on muffs and if anyone can point me in a direction it would be much appreciated.
I looked at Midway USA and cabelas. Reviews are mixed at Cabelas.
Here's what I've come down to for under $100
Game ear......ok but made in China
Howard Leight low profile...........so so reviews by some but made in the USA (that's a plus for me) non adjustable head band.
Cabelas SRT 9X.......they claim 4 microphones so you can tell which direction the noise is coming from and wind noise is eliminated.
I can't figure out who cabelas poached their muffs from. They seem to be the best option for the $$ but based on Foggy's cabelas experience I can't bring myself to buy any cabelas private label stuff.
Anyone using muffs now?
What brand?
Is wind noise an issue?
Are they adjustable?
Is the direction the amplified noise is coming from an issue?