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2008-08-17 7:04 PM

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2008-08-17 7:08 PM
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Subject: RE: ear plug recommendations

I really like these:

They are REALLY soft and don't hurt my ears unless I have them in crooked. Then I just adjust them. Because they are so soft they are very bendable and a swim cap fits over them comfortably.

2008-08-17 8:19 PM
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Master
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Subject: RE: ear plug recommendations

I wore the silicon ear plugs for a few weeks, but they did not seal good enough for me.  I am using a orange type that CVS sells (just like the type pirategirl is showing) the are for anything I believe.  This may sound too simple, but maybe you should get a razor or somthing and cut the end of the so they are not pushed in or down by the cap. 

 

2008-08-17 8:24 PM
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Subject: RE: ear plug recommendations

Another option to try that the local surfers I know are into are Doc's proplugs

http://www.proplugs.com/ 

2008-08-17 8:27 PM
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i always used the little balls of wax, they seal well
2008-08-17 8:46 PM
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Subject: RE: ear plug recommendations
I use Mack's Ear Seals. The plugs come with a string that can attach to the plugs but I never use it. I cannot swim without them.

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2008-08-18 12:08 AM
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I use the fluorescent children's plugs.  The reg. speedo/tyr kind are too big/unpliable for my ears.  The kids' ones fit perfectly.  I can still hear the swim coach but not super well--I take them out if she's talking for awhile.
2008-08-18 8:26 AM
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Subject: RE: ear plug recommendations
I really like the Finis ear plugs. When you put them in they don't feel like they are sealing, but they keep the water out and are very comfortable. Also, I can still hear very well with them in.

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-597/130799/Finis-Ear-Plug.html
2008-08-18 10:16 AM
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Subject: RE: ear plug recommendations

I second the recommendation for Doc's Pro Plugs.  My ENT doc had me buy a pair to keep on hand in the event that I lose my custom molded plugs.  If you can afford it, go with custom plugs.  They are usually ~$75, but you get to keep the mold if you need replacements made.  I went from having chronic ear infections due to whitewater kayaking and swimming (1 infection lasted almost 7 months!) to not having had a single infection in almost a year.

2008-08-18 11:17 AM
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I also got chronic ear infections when I started tris. I have found that if I use eardrops after every single swim, I don't get an infection. When I forget, then I get one.
2008-08-19 9:03 PM
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