hi gang, when i dive i have big trouble equalizing once i reach 35 to 40 feet. i have more trouble when im scuba diving but i run into this as well when im freediving. So i was just wondering if there's anyone out there who shares this problem and might have some tricks and solutions. thanks!!
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That sounds kind of odd because generaly it' s the first 30 or so feet that give people the most trouble since the difference in air volume due to pressure is the greatest. How often are you equalizing as you descend?
Sideband
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Equalize more often during the descent.
Joe
Joe
Headers
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I have trouble equalizing also. I find that I have to do it the first time at about 5 or 6 feet, and every five feet or so thereafter, and at 20-30 they finally just open and I don't have to think much about it. I like to blow air out of my nose while moving my jaw forward. This may fog your mask a bit but it seems to work for me.
Sideband
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When equalizing, if you can feel the pressure you have waited too long. especially if you have trouble equalizing.
Joe
Joe
erparamedic
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I have trouble equallizing too. I had my left eardrum reconstructed for the sole purpose of being able to dive (was missing 3/4 of it). My ENT is also a diver. He told me that as soon as I drop below the surface of the water to start equallizing, and continue, nearly constant till I get to the "cruisin depth" (so to speak). This works for me, and I've been able to dive to 69 feet. (Had some ear pain that couldn't be fixed with equallizing when I tried to dive deeper than 70'.) I'm just thankful that I'm able to dive, considering my ear history.
fairybasslet
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I can definitely relate to this. I equalize during my entire descent (and even before I splash in) and I can be doing fine, and sometimes I'll hit 35 or 40 ft and run into a problem. I know that goes counter to what is common knowledge, but there you go. I just hang there, or ascend a little, and try to equalize again. Sometimes the only thing that works is to swallow.
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