Pro Plugs?
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I have them and like them a lot. 3 out of the 4 instructors where I work use them, including me. We recently had an instructor come down from Canada for more training through our Course Director and he was having trouble with equalizing due to a head cold. I convinced him to buy a pair and he was impressed with them also. The key is that you have to make sure to be fitted correctly with the proper size. After that, it's a matter of learning to get them in place properly in your ear. Once you have that down, they work fine.
Damselfish
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I use them and they help me. Whether they work for you probably depends on why you have trouble equalizing.
avlena
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i don't use them for equalizing, but rather as a prevention for future ear infections. So far, they work lovely!
RonFrank
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After screwing up my ears during OW checkout dives, I purchased a pair. To date, I have never used them! 
They do work well for many divers, so if you are having issues with your ears, give them a try. They are expensive for what they are, but relatively cheep in the scheme of things!
I think most divers use them to prevent water in the ear, vs. help with clearing.
They do work well for many divers, so if you are having issues with your ears, give them a try. They are expensive for what they are, but relatively cheep in the scheme of things! I think most divers use them to prevent water in the ear, vs. help with clearing.
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I use them if diving without a hood. Then I wrap the line that connects them once around the mask strap. Be gentle with them--they can become detached from the line. I keep a spare pair. I don't use them with my 7 mil hood for two reasons. Because they tend to become dislodged inside the hood, and I find that the hood keeps enough water from gushing in the ears (which causes me problems). I try not to turn sideways in the water when using the hood and no plugs. That helps keep out water from the ears.
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