LM24 New things for 2019 raceweek

nobster · 15 May 2019, 12:05 (Ref:3903913)

I was looking for this thread but only came across the 2018 version....

vincegail · 15 May 2019, 23:41 (Ref:3904050)

I bought one of these:
https://nerdtechy.com/doss-traveler-speaker-review

And will get one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Simmi · 16 May 2019, 09:06 (Ref:3904091)

Are those to defend your ears from the speaker Vince? :P

**Bentley03** · 16 May 2019, 10:38 (Ref:3904096)

Vince, I can highly recommend those ear defenders, I have the exact same ones.

This will be my third Le Mans with mine. I've owned two sets of radio ear defenders prior to these (my first set was purchased in around 2005 or 2006) and tried others over the years belonging to friends as well. These are, without doubt, the best I've tried. Radio volume is good, they are comfortable, and they cope brilliantly with those parts of the circuit where we know radio reception can be a bit dodgy (close to the electricity pylons at Mulsanne, for example). And last year, Ayse also bought himself a pair of these, (I believe) he too is extremely happy with them.

I know they're not the cheapest, but In my opinion, you can buy these with complete confidence mate!

GT6 · 16 May 2019, 13:04 (Ref:3904120)

They keep your ears warm in the event of snow/hail as well.

vincegail · 16 May 2019, 16:11 (Ref:3904158)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Vince, I can highly recommend those ear defenders, I have the exact same ones.
These are, without doubt, the best I've tried. And last year, Ayse also bought himself a pair of these, (I believe) he too is extremely happy with them.

I asked Ayse which eardefenders he uses, he mentioned you set him on the right track, yes.
Thanks for reconfirming my (soon to be) choice of purchase

**Aysedasi** · 16 May 2019, 18:24 (Ref:3904188)

James, as I said to Vincent, there'll be plenty of them at LM this year as I bought James and Lauren a pair each for Xmas......

whitemr2 · 16 May 2019, 19:18 (Ref:3904202)

What kind of material is the 'wrap foam' arround the ear made of, mine works fine but ir is made of plastic and nit very comfortabele.

**Aysedasi** · 16 May 2019, 20:46 (Ref:3904219)

I'm not sure how James would describe it, but it's like a rubberised plastic. Very pliable and quite comfortable. Better than the covering on my previous ones that tended to get quite sweaty.

whitemr2 · 16 May 2019, 21:02 (Ref:3904221)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I'm not sure how James would describe it, but it's like a rubberised plastic. Very pliable and quite comfortable. Better than the covering on my previous ones that tended to get quite sweaty.

It's the sweaty I don't like indeed. How do these digital ones perform, my analog sometimes on the grandstand
broadcasts the circuit speaker for no reason.

**Aysedasi** · 16 May 2019, 21:11 (Ref:3904223)

Very good. A big improvement on my previous ones that I'd had for about 6-7 years. They would lose signal completely at various points in T17 and of course out at Mulsanne under the pylons. The new ones gave me an unbroken signal everywhere I went.

**batmobile** · 17 May 2019, 19:07 (Ref:3904387)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmi

Are those to defend your ears from the speaker Vince? :P

It could be a good idea!!!

vincegail · 20 May 2019, 08:28 (Ref:3904814)

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincegail

It has arrived. First impressions:
Pros: good blocking of external sound (haven't tried it trackside yet of course, but seems to be very good), good sound quality, sturdy built quality.
Cons: a bit on the small and tight side. It sits very snugly around my head. A few extra mms extra adjustment possibility would have been nice.

Elaviel · 20 May 2019, 21:59 (Ref:3904982)

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincegail

It has arrived. First impressions:
Pros: good blocking of external sound (haven't tried it trackside yet of course, but seems to be very good), good sound quality, sturdy built quality.
Cons: a bit on the small and tight side. It sits very snugly around my head. A few extra mms extra adjustment possibility would have been nice.

Have you considered less hair gel?

vincegail · 21 May 2019, 10:26 (Ref:3905043)

I think you mean two-component glue.
But the answer is NO.

GT6 · 21 May 2019, 14:30 (Ref:3905070)

Well was looking at buying a new chair this year but tight as ever decided to attempt a repair, my mother was a seamstress but i never inherited her skills so should give everyone in the campsite a laugh but will see if it lasts a week.

Coach Ep · 21 May 2019, 14:44 (Ref:3905074)

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincegail

It has arrived. First impressions:
Pros: good blocking of external sound (haven't tried it trackside yet of course, but seems to be very good), good sound quality, sturdy built quality.
Cons: a bit on the small and tight side. It sits very snugly around my head. A few extra mms extra adjustment possibility would have been nice.

I would like to think it's adjustable but maybe it's already maxed out?

Re sweaty headphones: there are soft covers available (try amazon/ebay/similar), makes them much more comfortable to wear, I prefer 'm trackside, especially after taking over the phones from one of my fellow marshals on a warm day!

**Aysedasi** · 21 May 2019, 17:23 (Ref:3905099)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT6

Well was looking at buying a new chair this year but tight as ever decided to attempt a repair, my mother was a seamstress but i never inherited her skills so should give everyone in the campsite a laugh but will see if it lasts a week.

I must admit I've bought a new chair. Millets were selling some rather smart Eurohike chairs at the weekend for £18 each so we bought three - for myself plus nipper and his girlfriend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Ep

I would like to think it's adjustable but maybe it's already maxed out?

Re sweaty headphones: there are soft covers available (try amazon/ebay/similar), makes them much more comfortable to wear, I prefer 'm trackside, especially after taking over the phones from one of my fellow marshals on a warm day!

There isn't the adjustability that my old ones had but it's plenty enough for me and I've certainly been accused of having quite a large noggin in the past.....

GT6 · 21 May 2019, 17:35 (Ref:3905106)

I like my old chair, directors style and solid so always easier to get up out of when tired or slightly merry

**Aysedasi** · 21 May 2019, 19:24 (Ref:3905126)

I've checked my headphones and there is about an inch of adjustability to them.....

eps · 24 May 2019, 21:17 (Ref:3905574)

I had a decent reclining camping chair, but some mice took a liking to it... I might try and repair it..! I think it just about managed okay last year..

GT6 · 3 Jun 2019, 13:44 (Ref:3907709)

Just discovered i left my hi vis jacket under the floor mat in the old jag when i sold it, so must get new one before i leave next week

**Aysedasi** · 3 Jun 2019, 14:56 (Ref:3907718)

...and you can show your support for Bykolles by wearing it at the circuit!

GT6 · 3 Jun 2019, 15:26 (Ref:3907722)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

...and you can show your support for Bykolles by wearing it at the circuit!

Now that is a good idea.

eps · 6 Jun 2019, 09:04 (Ref:3908236)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

...and you can show your support for Bykolles by wearing it at the circuit!

Harsh, but true..

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