Has Anybody Been Go-Karting with Tinnitus?

[geg1992]

Have been invited to go, but can't find anything on the web about the volumes from the karts.

I guess It'd be fine with plugs?

 

[SoulStation]

Have been invited to go, but can't find anything on the web about the volumes from the karts.

I guess It'd be fine with plugs?

You'll be fine. Go and enjoy yourself. Just make sure you put in your plugs deep and correctly.

 

[Geo]

its your call remember the motors are on the back and close to your ears. i wouldnt too close..but its your life man. and they are loud, if they are traditional go-karts.

 

[geg1992]

Thanks for the advice. I have plugs which cut out a minimum of 33db, so I guess as long as they're not over 113db they would be fine? And the helmet must cut out sound too?

 

[Geo]

Are they those electric ones indoors? Or gas powered ones ive used some before T man and those things are pretty loud.. If your un easy about going dont risk it especially if youve been experiencing sensitivity to noise lately @geg

 

[geg1992]

Gas powered ones, just lawnmower engines stuck to go karts basically haha. Yeah I don't think I'll risk it to be honest, just frustrating as it was one of my favourite things to do.

 

[linearb]

Thanks for the advice. I have plugs which cut out a minimum of 33db, so I guess as long as they're not over 113db they would be fine? And the helmet must cut out sound too?

I never ride my motorcycle without 33 db plugs, and it maxes out at about 110db. But, I do notice some ear fatigue after riding for more than a few minutes even at that, and I am on the verge of giving the bike up even though I don't want to. YMMV...

I did go-karts in the desert in Vegas last summer (with plugs), and didn't have any problems from that. That go-kart was definitely not as loud as my motorcycle, either. 110db is really loud.