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Hearos Aqua Earplugs with case

Hearos Aqua Earplugs with case

£3.99
Size/Style: Aqua Add to Cart
Customer Rating: * * * from 131 reviews

Description

Apparently fear sells - well if you want the bad news read about surfers ear below. If you already know the risks these earplugs are pretty much the best protection you can get, available in two types:

Aqua
A solid rubber plug with three sealing rings inserting into the ear canal, with a storage case.

Surfers Ear

Basically as the ear is exposed regularly to cold water the bony lining under the skin inside the ear canal develops lumps that, in time, can cause a partial or total blockage. Rendering the ear very prone to infection and causing deafness.

Not sure why the condition is so unheard of amongst the general surfing population - probably because it takes years to develop seriously so the effects are normally seen in older surfers - we're really not making this up honest!

The Treatment

The treatment involves making a hole behind the ear and drilling out the lumps. As well as obviously being no fun it'll leave you out of the water for at least a couple of months.

Prevention

Always better than cure - avoid getting cold water into the ears, earplugs are a solid option, a hood will help in winter and some surfers use blu-tack as a cheap alternative.

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Reviews

* * 28th May 2013
Not very comfy and don't stay in.
* 8th May 2013
Rubbish would come out on first duck dive
* * * * * 5th December 2012
what can i say, great earplugs.
* * * * 19th November 2012
Haven't tried them in the water yet, but on dry land they fit great and seem to make a good seal. Significant sound reduction, not sure if that will be ideal in the water.
* * * * 1st March 2012
Better than my previous Doc's Proplugs.
* * * 8th February 2012
a little pricey for just one set of plugs but great service
* * * * * 19th January 2012
Bought as a gift, could not review.
* * * * * 6th January 2012
Delivery before Christmas was spot on, but not yet used the earplugs
* * * * * 28th December 2011
Once again a faultless service and goods excellent.
* 13th December 2011
Earplugs fell out first time i used them, not even very heavy waves, also they stick out and look a bit stupid, it's worth buying a more expensive mouldable pair, that's what I've done and they work really well.
* * * 13th December 2011
Haven't used them yet, but some swimming earplugs I had seem to i) fit better; ii) work better.
* * * * * 29th November 2011
Excellent ear plugs, quite good at keeping my ear free from infection, not much water gets past them. Thank you
* * * 17th November 2011
didnt use em yet as it is not cold enough, they fit though
* * * 18th October 2011
Cant say they fit my canal too well, but seem good value for money...
* 29th September 2011
lost them before trying them out
* * * * 23rd September 2011
i prefer these to docs proplugs because if your ears are a slightly different shape or size docs pro plugs might fit one ear and not the other so you have to go for moulds and they cost a fortune. So I bought Hearos and whilst you cannot hear very well with them in they are more effective at keeping water out!
* * * * * 1st September 2011
saved a load of ear ache
* * * * 13th August 2011
Comfortable. They do the job.
* * * 18th June 2011
Do the job for the money
* * * * 13th January 2011
Fantastic ear plugs
* * * 11th January 2011
Good product but I found that they began to hurt after an hour or so, especialy with a hood pressing them in, but better than getting surfer's ear.
* * * * 11th January 2011
Work well. Better than having someone drill out my ear canal.
* * * * 11th January 2011
great price + travel case
* * * * * 11th January 2011
very good product
* * * * 26th August 2010
stay in really well at home not used them in the sea yet keep forgetting them
* * * * 16th June 2010
They can fall out if you fall in the barrel but they are very comfortable and do the job.
* * * * 16th April 2010
Works brilliantly!
* * 22nd March 2010
when in the water couldnt feel them but has a tendency to fall out so its advisable to attach a string to them.
* * * * 17th February 2010
work well
* * * * * 7th February 2010
Never used ear plugs before but when i heard about surfers ear thought i better get some and these ear plugs where amazing they are just like putty and mould to the shape of your ear and dont fall out just be carful about getting it in your hair.
* * * * * 14th January 2010
Been using plugs for years....and these for the last 3, I think they're the best out there...or one of
* * * * 6th January 2010
this is my second pair, just in case I might loose them. They fit snuggly and stay in my ears even in the worst wipeouts the north sea can throw at me - not that they are that heavy. The only drawback: they look kind of silly.
* * * * 5th January 2010
Snug comfortable fit, don't need to push them into the ear very far, moistening them first gives them a great seal and they kept all the water out of my ears even if it flushed into my hood when wiping out
* * * * 8th December 2009
With all the horror stories regarding surfers ear circulating hopefully these will stop my ear canals looking like a congealed abattoirs drain.
* * 8th December 2009
Having trouble getting them to stay in my Ears, even under a hood
* * * * * 8th December 2009
really easy to use, comfortable ear plug, good when you don't want to listen to anyone! Well worth the money.
* * * 8th December 2009
worked grand
* * * * 7th December 2009
not tried yet
* * 2nd December 2009
Lasted me a whole 10 mins before losing both earplugs. Obviously not big enough for my ears! I'd read the fitting instructions too :(
* * * * * 25th November 2009
best ear protection on the market
* * 25th November 2009
Not quite what i was looking for, but MSW did all they could so all good.
* * * * 25th November 2009
Ear plugs are great, keeps all the water out
* * * 25th November 2009
Cant comment as i havent used them yet.
* 24th November 2009
News for me that my ears are that small. Best protection in the water is a hooded xcel wetsuit :))
* * * 24th November 2009
not tried them yet !
* * * 1st May 2008
Haven't had a chance to use them yet as Bournemouth is still flat!!
* * * * * 14th April 2008
Really stops the water getting in my ears, so hopefully will slow down the onset of surfer's ears....
* * * 14th April 2008
Haven't tried these yet as the doc's are ruling the day.
* * * * * 15th March 2008
The most comfortable earplugs on the market
* * * * * 6th March 2008
Recently read an article on surfers ear. Got scared. Bought these. Recommend them to anyone surfing regularly in cold water.
* * * * * 21st January 2008
Very comfortable to use and they stayed in place. Recommended.
* * 7th January 2008
Not practical to wear with a hood in the Winter
* * * * 4th January 2008
Not tested yet though
* * * 4th January 2008
They can dig in a bit if youre wearing a hood
* * 16th August 2007
they dont stay in my ears, but I have got small ears- I am going back to using bluetack
* * * * * 16th August 2007
easy to fit, secure when in and as a bonus, they do not let any of that nasty cold water through!
* * * * * 17th April 2007
These are the best earplugs I've used, and I've tried quite a few different kinds over the last few years. It's worth warming them in your hands a little before you put them into your ear - they'll soften, feel more comfotable and fit better. Surfers ear is no fun - I don't want it, but Scotland's waves aren't going to warm up much.
* * * 13th April 2007
being tested in Peniche, Portugal at the moment: OK!
* * * * 26th February 2007
Fine
* * * * * 22nd January 2007
You hear all this crap about surfers ear! It's all true!? 15 years on and ear infections nearly as much as surfs!! BUT..These ear plugs do the job even now in January...Well worth the money and effort using them..Will end up saving years of infections!!!
* * * * * 27th November 2006
it kept the water out
* * * 7th November 2006
...haven't tried them yet - need the threat of another ear infection as incentive!
* * * 31st October 2006
Awsome!.....But they freak me out a little when i use'em...I can't hear a word.
* * * 24th October 2006
Haven't tried them in action yet, but seem fine!
* * * * * 23rd October 2006
i just dread the first time i have to wear them
* * * * * 17th October 2006
Used them surfing for the last 2 weeks in Portugal - useful for fellow surfers who snore also. :)
Average rating of 3.5 from 131 reviews
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