I don't want to get surfers ear. Where can I go for custom molded ear plugs?

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Rant - I don't want to get surfers ear. Where can I go for custom molded ear plugs?

I had custom molded as a kid but that was a long time ago when mom paid for them. Please tell me where I can go to get some custom molded plugs to protect my ear canals from the cold OB water?

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hypno toad
2 years ago

You gotta wear a surf muff: http://surfmuff.com/

It's the only way.

mlanson
2 years ago

Mack's silicon or even doc jonson plugs work just fine.

Crapper
2 years ago

I've had three pairs of custom molded plugs made and I would not recommend them. They end up going hard after a couple of months use and leak. I would recommend Hearos Blue Silicone plugs instead.

Closeout
2 years ago

I found Doc's work best.

mr.pebbles
2 years ago

Tried the muff worked well as a blind fold while coming out of the curtain

pickle_sf
2 years ago

you gotta wear something or THIS! oh the horror

Zurffy
2 years ago

OMG is that the pic after surgery?!? That's terrible.
SO I have slightly advance surfers ear and I've been wearing Doc's proplugs religiously for almost all my time in cold water (10 plus years)... I don't know what that means except maybe I've been wearing the wrong size or those little sound holes actually let cold in and don't do as much good as the puddy ones. I've switched to Hearos and I like them but I'm also wearing hoods from now on along with 'em.
I knew there was a downfall to surfing too much...

ConsciousPilot
2 years ago

Go see Kathy Peck at H.E.A.R. (http://www.hearnet.com/). She's a great lady, fits custom molded earplugs for most of SF's professional musicians and a lot of swimmers and surfers as well. She also costs a lot less than visiting a Doctor, since she's set up as a non-profit. She made a set of music earplugs (with filters) and surfing earplugs for me - I've been using my surfing plugs for almost two years with no breakdown...

King of Kooks
2 years ago

Is her motto "Stick a PeckHEAR in your ear" ?

mlanson
2 years ago

Oh ma god "Most avid surfers have at least some mild bone growths (exostoses), causing little to no problems".

Looks like we all have surfer's ear according to wikipedia. We're fucked. We're all fucked. I have bone growth in my ear right now I bet.

sandcastle
2 years ago

earplanes work the best for me. $8 at walgreens. super waterproof. have to trim them down a tiny bit if you want to wear a hood. just don't trim them too far or they can be tough to get out with cold, slippery fingers.

piss_shiver
2 years ago

Pickle, it looks like The Wrath of Khan got to you in that pic.

sticker
2 years ago

I *really* hope that's not Pickle's shaved manly sideburns in that picture.

Bobby G
2 years ago

Wow, I am grossed out but more motivated than ever to do something. I will start with Mack's silicone plugs, followed by the Surfmuf and cover it all up with my hood. Just don't expect me to respond to you if you happen to speak to me...."WHAT"? I appreciate the input people.

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