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I am a brand new diver and I have always had problems equalizing my ears. My instructor gave me a few tips like equalize early and often, does anyone have any other tips that might help?
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I said hello in your other thread... but I'll say it again.
As for equalizing. Early and often is the best advice. I start at the surface before I even start my descent.
As for equalizing. Early and often is the best advice. I start at the surface before I even start my descent.
Congratulations on learning to dive.
My biggest piece of advice would also be to equalise early and often (every 1m/3ft). But also if you have missed an equalisation and you feel pressure/pain, don't force an equalisation but ascend until the pressure/pain is relieved then equalise and try again.
Descending in a head up position reduces equalisation problems, as does descending slowly.
I hope this helps.
My biggest piece of advice would also be to equalise early and often (every 1m/3ft). But also if you have missed an equalisation and you feel pressure/pain, don't force an equalisation but ascend until the pressure/pain is relieved then equalise and try again.
Descending in a head up position reduces equalisation problems, as does descending slowly.
I hope this helps.
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