speedway2011 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Hi, I have nearly talked friends into going to cardiff but they have said not if they have to pay for there little one who has just turned 2 year old, I said i will find out. Does anyone know if under 3 year olds are free ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 I don't know if they go free or not but tell them to make sure they have appropiate ear defenders for them or their hearing will get damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 You could ring the ticket office - 0871 230 7155 , but i don't think it's a good idea taking a 2year old to a grand prix . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I would have thought that the last thing you would want to do is to take such young children to this event, the noise is deafening even for us adults. You can buy ear defenders but would such youngsters kep them in their ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjfan Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 I would have thought that the powers that be's attitude would be that they would have to pay for a seat as the two year old would need to sit in it. Its too noisy a place to me for someone that young though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedway2011 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 phoned up, what was said is that a 2 year old is Free if they sit on the parents lap, as to the noise, my mate already said he will have little ones ears covered with head phones attached to ipod with kiddie tunes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 phoned up, what was said is that a 2 year old is Free if they sit on the parents lap, as to the noise, my mate already said he will have little ones ears covered with head phones attached to ipod with kiddie tunes on. I've sat watching the GP with my ipod on before...couldn't hear it for the noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Furniture Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Are ear defenders sold at the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Are ear defenders sold at the stadium? They used to be but they are not really good enough for young children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjfan Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Those little foam ear plugs that they sell at the stadium I would think could be pretty dangerous for little uns especially if they poke their fingers in and push them in further than they should be!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedway2011 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Those little foam ear plugs that they sell at the stadium I would think could be pretty dangerous for little uns especially if they poke their fingers in and push them in further than they should be!!!! my friend has just bought a proper pair of ear defenders for his child and wife who demanded a pair aswel. I agree i think on kids those foam ones could be dangerous. Should kids under 14 be allowed to use airhorns ? I say No how many kids under 10 will have airhorns at cardiff, i bet a fair few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 As long as he hasn't received outside assistance, entered the centre green and has his motor running he is still under power to rejoin the race. I would at the very least suggest you get tickets in the middle of the airhorn free zones, not usre it makes much difference but it sure can't make matters any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 an ipod in a two year olds ears to drown out noise? whats the point, you don't think the music might damage they're ears at 2 yrs old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 an ipod in a two year olds ears to drown out noise? whats the point, you don't think the music might damage they're ears at 2 yrs old? Agree, making the music loud enough to drown out the noise is defeating teh object! You need these Peltor Kids ear defenders Page down (5th page). About £15 a pair, we have them for our kids and I know lots of riders have now got them for their kids too! They keep them on, not dangerous and protects their ears perfectly! http://iqsupplies.com/Upload/File/2010/PPE/ear_protection.pdf IQ supplies are the importor of TENG and as you know sponsor loads of riders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 my friend has just bought a proper pair of ear defenders for his child and wife who demanded a pair aswel. I agree i think on kids those foam ones could be dangerous. Should kids under 14 be allowed to use airhorns ? I say No how many kids under 10 will have airhorns at cardiff, i bet a fair few. And how many don't quite grasp "point it in the air rather than the person in fronts ears"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 If your taking a 2 year old, buy a pair of these! http://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/product/704b1d0727a2824534063239/Peltor+kids+ear+defenders+(GMK93412%2B)/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterpaul Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) Does anyone have any decibel figures for previous Cardiff meetings? Just wondering where it fits into the following levels and established facts. Children's hearing is particularly sensitive to noise. While the inner ear is completely developed at birth and has the complete complement of hair cells, the ear canal is much smaller, and sounds entering the ear canal become louder because they develop in a smaller space. That can translate into as much as a 20-decibel difference between adult and infant ears; thus, infant ears can be damaged more easily than adults' hearing. A normal conversation is about 60 decibels, lawnmowers and shop tools run at 90 decibels or so, a chainsaw at 100, a rock concert at 115, and a jet engine at 120 or higher. In testing the decibel output of toy musical instruments, dolls, MP3 and CD players, and more, many exceeded the 80-85 level at which it is safe for children* to be exposed to the sound for extended periods of time. In general it is best if toys do not exceed 80 to 85 decibels. *(let's not forget we are fearing for a child on the baby end of the scale of childrens ages) As a general rule, if you have to shout to be heard, then you should avoid the situation or use ear protection. Normal levels: 60 dB = normal conversation 35 dB = whispered voice Very loud: 80 dB = alarm clock, city street traffic 70 dB = vacuum cleaner Extremely loud: 105 dB = helicopter 100-115 dB = iPods used at maximum levels 100 dB = snowmobile, chain saw, pneumatic drill, night clubs 95 dB = motorcycle 90 dB = lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, subway 90 dB = noisy toys 80-96 dB = restaurants Unsafe Levels of Exposure: 110 decibels or louder : regular exposure of more than one minute risks permanent hearing loss. 100 decibels: No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure is recommended. 85 decibels: Prolonged exposure to any noise above 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss. Dangerous levels: 150 dB = rock music peak 140 dB = firearms, jet engine 130 dB = jackhammer 120 dB = jet plane take-off, amplified rock music at 4-6 ft., car stereo, band practice 120 dB = ambulance siren 120 -140 dB = Motorcycles, firecrackers I do presume that the little one's hearing won't be sacrificed in order for Bertie not to have to stand on his tod at Cardiff Edited July 7, 2010 by manchesterpaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Saint Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 If your taking a 2 year old, buy a pair of these! http://www.sportsmanguncentre.co.uk/product/704b1d0727a2824534063239/Peltor+kids+ear+defenders+(GMK93412%2B)/ I bought a pair of ear defenders from Demon Tweeks for my grandson. They have already been tried and worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 My tv surround sound is measured in decibels and is currently on -28db thats just about right for me but when the kids are in bed it's lower, having said that although I can still hear it, when I put the tv on of a morning it's like its on mute as can't hear a thing lol I must have mega good hearing at night Have just turned it up to 0 .... mate that was loud so am not understanding the decibel table, all I can say is that must be mega loud in the stadium Has anyone actually measured and recorded the noise level at Cardiff I wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchesterpaul Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 My tv surround sound is measured in decibels and is currently on -28db.... Have just turned it up to 0 .... mate that was loud so am not understanding the decibel table..... Because Hi-Fi, TV's etc. are graduated in decibels below the nominal maximum output, which is 0dB of attenuation. (now tell the truth, dontcha just love it when a bloke gets all sexy by talking technical to you lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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