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2009-06-19 3:41 PM

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Subject: earplugs falling out of my ears
Did a swim this morning and decided to try the Mack's Aquaplugs INSTEAD of the Mack's Pillowsoft silicone plugs that I normally use.   About 1/2 way into my swim, I could feel the Aquaplugs falling out.  I had my swimcap pulled tightly over my ears at the start of my swim, but inevitably it creeps up and that's when I felt the earplugs coming out.  It was really frustrating, as I had to stop and readjust them.  I'm pretty sure I inserted them correctly...doing the "twisting" motion to set them in properly.  Anyone else have this problem with the Aquaplugs?  Perhaps they just don't fit my ears correctly.  I think I'll stick with the squishy silicone ones.  


2009-06-19 4:33 PM
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Subject: RE: earplugs falling out of my ears
I use the aquaplugs and I really like them. They stay in fine but I have to do the "Ear lift" technique with the other hand to get them in there and get a good seal. Once they're in though, they're in.

One thing to consider is maybe your cap is riding up during your swim and is tugging on your ear plugs?
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