Kitesurfing is great fun and is becoming more and more popular as a sport in the UK. As well as being a physical sport that is demanding on the muscles, kitesurfing is also tough on the ears. Wind deafness is often a problem for kitesurfers and can ruin enjoyment of the sport.
The constant sound of wind and water rushing around your ears can cause damage to your hearing over time. This is why protecting your ears with high-quality kitesurfing earplugs is crucial.
Earplugs for kitesurfing should fit snugly inside your ear canal and blocks out harmful noise without compromising your ability to hear important sounds such as safety signals or communication from other kitesurfers.
When you wear earplugs while kitesurfing, you can enjoy your sport without worrying about damaging your hearing. You will also be able to focus better on your riding and perform to your best ability.
In addition to protection from wind deafness, kitesurfing earplugs can also protect your ears from other common issues associated with water sports, such as ear infections and cold water discomfort.
We often recommend silicone earplugs for kitesurfers. This is because they are waterproof and offer incredible sound protection. They also mould perfectly to your ears which means that they stay in, even at high speed! These types of earplugs even protect against the type of pressure damage that occurs when your ear makes a sudden impact with the water a result of a fall.
We recommend two brands of Earplugs for Kitesurfers as they have been tested by actual kitesurfers who have given us their positive feedback. BioEars earplugs are available in two attractive colours (Blue and Pink). They can help to prevent Swimmer’s Ear by stopping water from getting into your ears. The silicone in these earplugs also has built in antimicrobial product protection keeps the earplugs free of microbes.
We have also had good reviews from Kitesurfers about Hush Plugz Silicone Earplugs. Available in a handy carry case containing seven pairs of earplugs, they are made from medical grade silicone and are extremely soft and pliable. This enable you to get the perfect fit.
Finally, we also recommend Ohropax Silicone Earplugs.
If you are a kitesurfer and wear earplugs whilst at the beach, let us know. Which earplugs work best for you?
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This post was originally published in November 2017 and has been regularly updated since.
