JBL Spearfishing Hydro Seal Spearfishing Freediving Hydro Seal Aqua Plugs
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I think I only went down to about 15 feet. I wore them because I had a ruptured drum due to a starter pistol that went off next to my ear. Swimming in shallow water causes water to run down into my ear canal, which causes discomfort. Others told me that because of the pressure, they don't trust anything in their ears. When I first went down, I could feel the pressure build up, but it had been ten years or more since I had done any type of diving, so I wasn't used to it. The pressure should be applied, but it would be insane if these were to be knocked out of your ears in this manner. You could put a lot of pressure on your eardrum, but if you're not prepared for that, you'll just have to come to the surface and recover. Have you ever been able to swim without using plugs? If so, you'll be able to tell how you'd react to pressure. They were fantastic and I had no issues with them. After 8 hours, there was no water in my ears because of the perfect fit. I spent ten days in the water and ten days on land. They'll be used again by me.
Yes, it's a lot more comfortable than the traditional look. The fact that they are simple to remove and do not get stuck in the ear canal is a big plus.
I don't believe so; as you ascend, the air pressure in your ears is higher than the cabin pressure, so you'd want your middle ear pressure to equalize, which these would most likely prevent. Because the cabin pressure is higher than the air pressure in your ears while descending, you'd have to yawn, swallow, or valsalva (forcefully breathe out while keeping your nose and mouth closed) to equalize the pressure, all of which I imagine would be inconvenient.
A case was included with mine.
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When inserted above the surface, they help trap an air bubble in your ear canal, then hold it there (keeping sea water out) during your dive. They do not seal or plug your ear in a way that would create harmful pressure at depth, and they are safe to use down to 130 feet (the deepest I've been with these on). I use a long strand of dental floss as a lanyard and tie the ends to the plugs to keep them from floating away if one becomes dislodged when I jump into the water (which has happened twice). These aqua plugs have now been used on over 80 dives and have become part of my "required" dive equipment. Dive vacations will no longer be plagued by ear infections!.
100% recommended for scuba divers who are unable to equalize pressure properly. I used to get excruciating sinus pain, water clogged ears, and nosebleeds every time I went SCUBA diving. It didn't matter how many times I did the Valsalva maneuver or how slowly I descended, I kept getting bleeds, sinus infections, and other problems. Being underwater for 25 minutes at 20 feet meant complete misery for the following week, as well as the temporary loss of much of my hearing due to my water-clogged ears. Some say it's because I'm a new diver who hasn't quite figured out how to equalize pressure. Others claim I have small or congested eustachian tubes/sinuses (my ears and sinuses are fine, according to the doctor), and there were other theories. I got better at equalizing pressure as I did more dives, but without these JBL hydro seals, I wouldn't be able to dive. I should also mention that I keep my sinuses clear with saline and neti pot sinus flushes. br>br>Scuba divers consider air tanks, a mask, fins, and a BC to be essential to the sport because we wouldn't be able to dive without them. I consider these earplugs to be essential for the same reason. Without these, I wouldn't be able to go scuba diving. br>br>Many thanks to whoever came up with this!.
I surf, bodysurf, spearfish, and freedive, so we need earplugs that can equalize and stay put during these activities. br>br>I'm always trying new plugs in my quest for the perfect earplug. br>br>I've tried a variety of them: mack's, hydro seals, fitian, and so on. br>br>If you haven't tried JBL hydro seals yet, I strongly advise you to do so. Tie a thin string through the hydroseals to keep them from falling out while surfing or bodysurfing (no earplug can be used without a safety string). Hydro seals are more comfortable and keep water out better than any other type of seal, while also allowing for equalization. br>Before I got smart and started using a string, I lost a lot of these. They keep water out and allow for equalization at depth for free diving and spearfishing. br>br>It appears that the rubber has recently been softened. I'm not sure I like it because I preferred the previous version's tighter fit. It's possible that batch was the culprit. with any luck.
I had my doubts that these would have any sort of impact. It turns out they do exactly what they say on the tin. I didn't have to worry about them falling out while diving because they're very soft, comfortable, and secure. I usually have a hard time equalizing, especially after the first dive, and I have to descend at a much slower rate than other divers. This is no longer the case. These plugs appear to act as a buffer, slowing the rate at which felt pressure rises as you descend. I wish I had given these a shot sooner.
I needed vented earplugs, and these do a good job of venting. They went in fine at first, but now I'm having trouble finding the right earplug. It feels like it's not venting or that something is blocking it, but I checked (by sucking on the part you hold onto) and it appears to be venting normally. It's possible that wax has clogged the plug, or that my right ear canal has narrowed. It's also possible that the earplug has stiffened and is refusing to fit. I used to get ear infections in my left ear, so the left earplug is still very helpful - Since I started using them, I haven't had any infections. I still put the right one in as best I can, and it just sits there (it doesn't go all the way into the ear canal), but it seems to help a little.
Re. It has a good level of customer service. I sent three emails, and they responded to the first two but not to the third. I'm a person who asks a lot of questions.
My ears are tubed and I'm an adult. For a while, I relied on the ear plugs that my ENT recommended, and they were effective. I kept getting water in my right ear, which would lead to a massive infection with pain, hearing loss, and drainage. I live in Florida, and swimming is an important part of our family's recreational time, so I needed something that would keep water out securely. These have been a huge success. I've been using them for swimming and showering for a few months and have had no problems; I deducted one star because they can be difficult to get into at times, and they can become uncomfortable after a while, but that shouldn't deter you from purchasing them because they are well worth the money.
They're ear plugs that make it easier for divers to decompress while still allowing them to hear above water. Although the canal is completely sealed, water can collect at the top and cause hearing loss. All I have to do now is shake my head and call it a day. They are designed to fit comfortably in your ears. Our entire family uses them for swimming in the pool, at the Y, and, of course, at the beach. These are necessary for us because we are prone to swimmer's ear. They are well worth the money. In fact, I purchased extras and replacements after our son lost his in a lake while at camp. It was simply impossible to locate them in the haze. The majority of people wear a medium size. That size is worn by our teenagers, my husband, and myself, so make sure you put them on according to the instructions. I hope this review is useful to others!.
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