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Surfing and Hi-Fi

Hi all,

I was wondering how many people on this site Surf ( not the internet ). I was also wondering if it causes you any issues with your ears. I have blown both ear drums at least once over the years and after the last time (1 1/2 years ago ) my ears are always plugged after surfing, more the sinuses and Eustachian tubes actually. I have had my hearing tested and have great hearing still, the doctor said it is rare to see people with my level of hearing at my age (35). So my concerns are not really of hearing loss, but that annoying feeling of being plugged up, it really rolls off the highs. I have tried Sudafed and other similar drugs in an attempt to dry things out, it does helps a bit, but I don't know what the long term effects of taking it everyday are. Have any of you had this problem? Have any solutions? Earplugs and not surfing are not options.

Thanks,
Mike
hanaleimike

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samhar
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Great! Hope it works out and your comfortable.
samhar
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Yes, I have huge issues with closed down ear canals from surfing and sailing in cold air, and I'm only in So. Cal!! I also shaped surfboards and my right ear has some damage from the high pitch of the planner cutting foam. Both of my ear drums are also scarred.
Most plugs are horrible, they just don't work for many reasons, except some Spanish ear plug that are from Barcelona called NOHISENT, they are cotton and wax and can be adjusted so when your driven down you can still equalize without water getting in. I've used them in cold Cal and warm Hawaii and they worked well in both places. It took awhile to get used to my hearing being muffled and having to compensate for the reduction of that important sense but the discomfort and downright pain of water trapped in my ear for a week or two has made it mandatory that I use plugs or quit surfing (not an option!!)
samhar
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Have you tried the exterior nose pincher that seals the nose closed for swimmers ? I have a friend who's problem sound similar to yours and he uses this for surfing with great results, no water in his sinuses.
I've taken cold water Sex Wax and blended it with cotton in a pinch, worked very well actually.

Sam
samhar
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For ear plugs!!!
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