I have some specific questions related to equalization. Today, I went diving with my brother and I couldn't equalize. I had flu and my nose was a bit congestioned. I tried the Valsalva but I couldn't, but that was because I'm almost sure I did technique wrong (not blowing completely on the nose), anyway I tried a couple more times at all depths and nothing. So I decided to try the Toynbee manuever because it sounds simpler to me, just swallow. But nothing happened, no pop no nothing. I was affraid of hurting my ears with this numerous failed attempts, so I quit for the day. My vacation ends tomorrow, so I'll take it to surf! Planning to train this week on late night free time anyway I can so I can get the equalization right in next week. To conclude, i would like to ask some questions, and I appreciate any answer:
- Toynbee sounds simpler to me than Valsalva, anyone actually use it?
- The equalization on Toynbee is effective until 10m depths?
- Is possible to equalize with flu, nasal congestion?
- Is it risky to blow hard when performing Valsalva?
Please help me, I'm really hooked on spearfishing but if I can't solve this issue than my money on equipments will be lost, not to mention that i really really liked spearfishing world. Thanks in advance, have a great week!
- Toynbee sounds simpler to me than Valsalva, anyone actually use it?
- The equalization on Toynbee is effective until 10m depths?
- Is possible to equalize with flu, nasal congestion?
- Is it risky to blow hard when performing Valsalva?
Please help me, I'm really hooked on spearfishing but if I can't solve this issue than my money on equipments will be lost, not to mention that i really really liked spearfishing world. Thanks in advance, have a great week!