I swim in cold ocean water, and my ears hurt. I am looking for earplugs to keep the water out - the silicone ones I have fall out (my cap inevitably rides up during the swim, so doesn't keep the plugs in). Any suggestions? What has worked for you?
I'll second the suggestion of custom earplugs. We had some made for our daughter when she was younger and had tubes in her ears and we got frustrated with the silicone ones. The custom plugs stayed in really well.
One other suggestion: After I read the article in Swimmer about surfer's ear, I went out and bought a neoprene hoodie. I swim in Maine, so 60 is a warm day. The hoodie makes a big difference on its own. Though water gets in your ear, it's quickly warmed up. Plus, since the strap goes under your chin, it doesn't ride up and would keep even the silicone plugs in.
I'll second the suggestion of custom earplugs. We had some made for our daughter when she was younger and had tubes in her ears and we got frustrated with the silicone ones. The custom plugs stayed in really well.
One other suggestion: After I read the article in Swimmer about surfer's ear, I went out and bought a neoprene hoodie. I swim in Maine, so 60 is a warm day. The hoodie makes a big difference on its own. Though water gets in your ear, it's quickly warmed up. Plus, since the strap goes under your chin, it doesn't ride up and would keep even the silicone plugs in.
