Doc's ProPlugs????

[Mike 1911A1]

I am new to SCUBA but have always had problems with ear infections and water in the ear. When I dive I generally don't have problems equalizing. I'm wanting to know if there are any benifits to Doc's ProPlugs? The ad says they are vented and will keep water out to 20' then gradually let water in below 20'. Says they make for easier equalizing. Has anyone had any experience with these? Are there any good options while using SCUBA that will keep ears dry?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[ibanezgfx]

ive never used them, but might start because last time i went diving, i got a lot of water in my ears and had to stop diving because my ear hurt so much.

 

[David P]

you guys should use some ear drops, either ask you doctor for ...something or another burrow (the doctor will know what I mean) or you can make your own out of some white wine vinigar and some alcohol. The main ingrediant is acetic acid wich is in vinigar, it dries out the ear canal, and the medical stuff has some antibiotics or something beneficial in it. Just a couple drops in each ear, and keep your head cocked for about 30 seconds to a minute to let it soak in and the stuff does wonders!

 

[snorvich]

Well you should use ear drops or make them yourself out of vinegar and alcohol. Also, equalize more often going down and come up very slowly.

 

[David P]

isnt that what I just said?

 

[billsreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11347321#post11347321 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by David P
isnt that what I just said?

Did someone say something

One thing I've noticed as I've gotten older is that my ears do not dry out as fast they used to after diving. As a result I've taking to carrying ear drops I got from my the dive shop to use after diving. They do work well for drying out the ear canal.

 

[Mike 1911A1]

Ive heard that the drop will dry out benificial ear wax as well as water. No one here has any experience with the ProPlugs?

Mike

 

[David P]

A good friend of mine used them and he said that he really like them and he found it easier to clear. However he didn't have problems clearing to begin with, and he decided not to continue using them simply because he didn't want to be bothered with packing one more item... Besides him.... I don't know anyone I dive with (quite a few people) that use them. Then again, all the people I dive with are pretty hard core (doubles, drysuits, can lights) and if it is not absolutely necessary, they won't take it

 

[Ron Leversee]

Nope, never used them....but heard good things about them!!!

 

[Reefdiver77]

You can also purchase a battery powered ear dryer to dry out the ear canal after a dive. I think the solution mentioned above is "Burroughs Solution".

 

[davocean]

I use vented plugs now(can't remember brand) but as long as they are meant for diving you're cool.
Used to be a big no no to use plugs.
My friend is a serious deep diver and uses them as well.
I was starting to get water trapped inside, and even though I do use rubbing alc it was an issue for me b4 using plugs.
Many use alc/vinegar mix.
I use straight rubbing alc myself every time I dive/surf for about 30yrs now, no prob.
I used to be plagued w/ infections b4 doing this.