ear protection?

[robs_malvern]

can any one tell me which ear protection products they find useful and/or any that are no good or that have problems - and what these problems are?

do many boaters suffer from symptoms (such as Surfers Ear) caused by exposure to the elements?

would anyone consider using an ear defender type protection if it were more comfy, streamline or smaller or even had a neck strap instead of over the head?

this information would be incredibly useful

many thanks Rob

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[ccscott49]

Inn the oilfield, we get custom made ear defenders, which are molded for our individual ear 'oles. I'm sure they are available from industrial type safety suppliers. If thats the type you are talking about. Never wear ear plugs of any type whilst diving or even duck diving, (snorkling) the pressure will ram them into your lugs and hurt you! severely! The ones I'm talking about, have a wee hole in them to prevent this, so are useless at keeping water out. If you get my drift, sort of. IMHO

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[snowleopard]

i used to find that a hooded track suit top worn under an oilie hood kept my shell-like in good condition. down side was that when i turned my head all i could see was the inside of the hood.

'used to' means i don't have to bother now i have a doghouse.

of course you have to be careful wearing hooded tops these days, you're likely to be taken for a mugger.

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[Abigail]

Depending on the severity of the conditions - a buffy - those stretchy things, over the head. We have some which are just the nylon and then others with one end being a thin fleece. Then a fleece hat (possibly over the buffy). Then these very splendid fleece mini-ponchoes we got at LIBS last year which roll up over your head like a buffy but are thicker and have a long piece down your front and back. Over the top the hood of the oilies.

Does mean that looking sideways takes a bit of planning but keeps the ears and more importantly the neck warm and can be covered up to keep dry.

You can tell we spend far too much time sailing in winter!

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[geoffatstanpit]

If you've ever been to Madeira you've probably got one of their knitted deerstalkers. Can't understand why the locals like them in a climate where it's a constant 80f but it's "Traditional". They keep the wind off your ears and rotate when you turn your head.

Geoff

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[tugboat]

Musto peaked fleece hat with fold-down ear/neck flap is excellent. Keeps my bald bonce nice and toasty too. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[woody001]

I heard docs proplus always get good reviews..

http://www.proplugs.com/

hope this helps.

simon

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