I have DB blocker non vented silicone custom earplugs and I tried them when the article came out. I was very scared of rupturing my eardrum because of point #3 in the article. Here's what I noticed about them:
3 000’ to 8 000’, I needed to do extensive jaw movement to get them to equalize
8 000’ to 12 000’, I was hearing the same sound as aluminum foil crushing next to my ear
12 000’ to 13 500’, I didn't notice them anymore since I was preparing to get out
I didn't notice them during freefall and everything was a lot quieter
On the ground, you need to remove them because you don't ear a lot. After 5 jumps in a day, I would sometimes hear noise in the evening. Kind of weird and I didn't like that.
Tried Laser Lite Earplugs - Howard Leight and they were a lot better. Didn't get the equalizing issues and noise at the end of the day.
I ordered DB blocker vented silicone ones and they are a charm. The equalize very well, I can hear people in the plane a lot better while climbing and I didn't notice weird stuff with them yet.
The Importance of Ear Protection While Skydiving
in Safety
I have DB blocker non vented silicone custom earplugs and I tried them when the article came out. I was very scared of rupturing my eardrum because of point #3 in the article. Here's what I noticed about them:
3 000’ to 8 000’, I needed to do extensive jaw movement to get them to equalize
8 000’ to 12 000’, I was hearing the same sound as aluminum foil crushing next to my ear
12 000’ to 13 500’, I didn't notice them anymore since I was preparing to get out
I didn't notice them during freefall and everything was a lot quieter
On the ground, you need to remove them because you don't ear a lot. After 5 jumps in a day, I would sometimes hear noise in the evening. Kind of weird and I didn't like that.
Tried Laser Lite Earplugs - Howard Leight and they were a lot better. Didn't get the equalizing issues and noise at the end of the day.
I ordered DB blocker vented silicone ones and they are a charm. The equalize very well, I can hear people in the plane a lot better while climbing and I didn't notice weird stuff with them yet.