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Old June 5th, 2008
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Re: Earplug or other device

proplugs come in two varieties - vented and unvented

You can't dive in the unvented ones as they do not allow you to equalise the space between the plug and the ear - so you get a squeeze.

The vented ones have helped some people with equalisation difficulties as they, allegedly, deliver the water to the eardrum surface in a more balanced, gentler way - but the ear still gets wet so it doesn't help with this problem

the only option I think you have is to try a "Pro-ear" mask - these are huge, cumbersome and I could never get a seal around my ears (you'd need to shave) - but I do know a British freediver who uses one.

IST Pro Ear Mask at SwimOutlet.com
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