Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle Floats

On Thu, 7 May 1998, Bob Smith wrote:

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sisler, Clyde <Clyde.Sisler_at_wang.com>
> To: 'paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net' <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> Date: Thursday, May 07, 1998 6:31 AM
> Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Paddle Floats
> 
> 
> >
> > Previous posts show I'm very interested in the subject of
> >rescuse, particulary self-rescue.  This year I'll be studying up on 1 or
> >2 of the simpler rolling techniques.  I can't/won't risk getting water
> >in my ears so I won't deliberately put my head under the water.  I
> >haven't found an ear plug/wax and bathing/diving cap combination to
> >eliminate that problem to my satisfaction. The risk is minimial, but one
> >I won't take deliberately.  So I'm limited to the type/amount of
> >practice I can do.
> >
> > My dumping technique is getting pretty good though.  I can dump
> >and not get my hat wet most of the time.  :-)  I think I can do some
> >practicing without going all the way under, although if I recall from
> >previous readings, head position is important.  When I do take a real
> >dump (and I will) I'll make a real attempt at rolling.
> >
> Clyde
> You might consider ear plugs made from molds cast by an audiologist.  They
> are not cheap but they sound like the best solution for preventing water
> from entering ears.  I have to prevent getting water in one of my ears if at
> all possible and have tried solutions that are probably similar to the ones
> you have--without success.  In a few weeks I am going for a set a molded
> plugs and will then see how they work.
> Bob
> >

that's what we bought for our daughter, who has a perferated eardrum, the
earplugs from an audiologist... cost about $40, which is inexpensive in
the grand scheme of things ;-) they are custom made/moulded from your ear.

mark

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