[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1478432062' post='3168975']
You should start wearing earplugs [u][i]before[/i][/u] you need them.
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YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES. The damage is cumulative. You ears get abused, then they recover and the cycle continues till one day they do not recover. Then you say, huh I wish I wore earplugs sooner.
If anyone is ordering, get them with the string on them to sling around your neck. So much easier.