Re: [Paddlewise] Rolling Dizziness

Clyde Sisler wrote:

> I had a couple of hours this morning so I went to the local fresh water
> puddle to play with some paddle float rolls.
>
> After rolling up (or exiting) I experienced sever dizziness that lasted for
> close to 2 minutes or so.  When I exited, I could barely maintain balance
> even while holding onto the boat in waist deep water.

>
> I had a custom made ear plug in one ear which extends into the ear canal to
> protect a perforated ear drum.  I assume this is the culprit.  The same
> thing happened during the rolling class a couple of weeks ago.  That went
> away after 10-15 minutes though.
> [...]
>
> Anyone else experience this kind of equilibrium problem when turning upside
> down?
>

I haven't experienced it myself, but am not surprised.  My guess is that it is due
to the fact that you've plugged one ear.  Since the other will get water in it, you
get a different temperature in each ear.  This will cause your balance organs
to react in a funny way.  Try getting a plug for the other ear and see of it goes away.

Mike

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