JBL Hydro Seals Aqua Plugs

[dead dog]

Has anyone used these JBL Hydro Seals Aqua Plugs?

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[Oitzu]

In the past i used DOC ́s Pro Plugs but they are hard to fit correctly.
I never heard about the Hydro Seal Plugs they look interesting from a fitting point of view.
But i wonder how they "allows user to pressure clear ears".
I can not directly spot a hole in them or something similiar.

 

[Oitzu]

I can probably give you feedback in a few weeks.
I researched a little bit, and ordered a pair from the USA.
Shipping will take a while to germany but it's the only place where i could find them.

 

[fmerkel]

I've used them both. JBL work fine. Since they go IN your ears more they are a bit more stable (less likely to get lost) and somewhat easier to fit.
Yes, they do have a tiny equalization hole.

 

[Oitzu]

I'm the kind of guy thats getting a ear infection just by looking at salt water.
So the standard procedure got: Dving with plugs and hood, afterwards rinsing with fresh water and ear drops.
Altough the ProPlugs come in about 8 different sizes none of that fits me well enough to dive without a hood.
Would be great if these fit better, the fact that these seal in the ears and not at the conchal bowl got my hopes up.

 

[fmerkel]

Yeah, the Proplugs just about have to have a hood to feel secure with them. I always dive with a hood so that's not an issue.
The JBL use both the 'plug' and the concha bowl to secure. You might be OK with them.

FWIW I wouldn't bother with a fresh water rinse. Ear beer is about 90% water diluting the acetic acid and isopropyl anyway.

 

[Oitzu]

Received the JBL-Plugs about 2 days ago. Really happy with them, perfect fit.
Yay~ for no longer diving with hood in warm water.

 

[fmerkel]

I suggest you still continue at least a quick ear beer rinse after each dive. Make that ear canal hostile to bugs.

 

[remante]

I have the JBL also. They offer a tight fit but still comfortable.