ProEar 2000

[EliteDetail]

for all you that have heard about thi smask but unsure if it works. I just purchased this mask and will be giving it a try this coming weekend nov 1st and 2nd. I have serious problems with equalizing and with water entering my inner ears. Hopefully this mask will help me and my issues. so once im done diving this weekend i will post up the results for you guys/gals that are interested.

 

[mleong]

Good. Please post your commets. I just bought one and haven;t tried it out yet. I had problem equalizing sometimes and because of that I get a terrible headache after each dive.



micahel

 

[Divecop]

I'm looking forward to hearing how the review of this mask went. I've been considering picking up one for my father who has a miserable time with pressure and his ears. Patiently waiting...

 

[loosebits]

I've been using the ProEar for 3 months now. No problems equalizing, just chronic ear infections. It usually works pretty well. When the ear cups do leak. they've never completely flooded (which is fairly annoying as I can feel water run into my ear every time I turn my head a certain way).

The mask seems to leak more often during the 1st 20 feet or so or when I need a haircut. I usually have a number 2 on the sides but when it gets too long, the mask seems to leak more often. Also, you must take your time putting it on and make sure that the seal isn't folded under and your ear is completly inside the inner cup (there are two sets of seals).

On their website, it talks about how to purge the mask should the ear cups flood but I've never had any luck clearing all of the water out, probably just a issue of technique.

The mask also comes with an additional strap that goes over the top of your head. This is designed to keep the mask from slipping down around your neck (the strap that has the ear cups must be worn lower on your head). They don't show this on the photos on the website but I would recomend using it although it is somewhat silly looking.

"Are you making fun of my head gear" - South Park

One other thing, it is loud!! Sometimes it will squeal when air is travelling through the tubes. It's intermittent and very annoying but that's the price you pay for having dry ears.

I am considering using those vented ear plugs with the mask just to keep water out of my ears when I get a little in the mask - I won't be able to hear a damn thing!!

 

[Divecop]

I appreciate the good gouge, I'm going to forward your response to the "old man" and let him decide if that's what he is looking for. Again, thanks

 

[crayman]

get real guys all this mask is going to do is prevent water coming in contact with the tympanic membrane ( ear drum). It does not stop the problems with pressure.

yes it is going to make a few noises particuarlly if you leave it until the last minute to equalise your mask.

personally I think it looks as though it will work but all it does is give your ears a chance to equalise in air reather than water.
not a real amount of difference.


For thoes who have trouble just remember equalise often and early. that is the solution

 

[ew1usnr]

crayman once bubbled...
get real guys all this mask is going to do is prevent water coming in contact with the tympanic membrane ( ear drum).

Not if the diver has a perforated ear drum. One of these guys says that he gets water in his "inner" ear. For people who are prone to ear infections (or for anyone diving in polluted water) this would be the next best thing to a diving helmet. They ought to include purge valves in the ear cups. That would help a lot in trying to clear them.

 

[loosebits]

yes it is going to make a few noises particuarlly if you leave it until the last minute to equalise your mask.

You would think but it really doesn't seem to have anything to do with equalizing the mask. Swimming along at constant depth I will hear it start up, stop and start up again. I can't figure out exactly what is causing it or what I do that ends up stopping it but it can be quite annoying. Perhaps I'm unconciously exhaling through my nose but it seems to do it while I inhale as well (I know I'm not inhaling through my nose). Perhaps the valves in the tubes are slow to equalize the ear cups, who knows.