EQ Problem Solving Survey

Hey there Freediving Family!

We have been getting a lot of questions from people to try to use their wintertime to sort out some equalisation issues that they are having. So we thought, "let's put together a survey, gather some data, and try to sort out some EQ issues!"

So, we created this survey to do just that, gather information about your equalisation difficulties, package them up, and send them to my inbox, where I will take a look and work to diagnose you! If need be, we can even jump on a phone call to take a look at the issues you are facing and hopefully get those ears popping in no time!

So, if you are having equalisation issues, fill out the survey below and Ill respond to you as soon as I can! If the number of equalisation questions I usually get is any indication, I'll probably need a few days to get back to you!

Okay, looking forward to hearing from you and solving this pesky issue you are facing! Chat soon!

- Adam Stern
Freediving Family and Freedive Australia Founder
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1: Do you often find yourself snotty or full of mucus before a dive?*

YesNoSometimes
2: On a dive do you ever feel pressure building up that you can't equalise? Select all that apply.*

Yes, in my ears.Yes, in my foreheadYes, in my cheekbonesYes, in my teethNo, I dont feel pain
3: Are you able to equalise while you're head down (upside down?)*

Yes.Yes, but only for a few metres then it gets harder to equalise.Yes, but my ears squeak and make a lot of noise.No, I can't equalise upside down at all.
4: Are you able to equalise while you're diving feet first or at a very shallow angle?*

Yes.No.I haven't tried that
5: Pick the sentence that applies to you. When you're equalising upside down, the pressure in your ears...*

Starts immediately after your duck dive and no matter how hard you equalise or push you hear and feel nothing in your ears.Builds up slowly. Each equalisation gets harder and there are louder squeaks in my ears with every equalisation until I just can't equalise at all.Equalises easily each time with a solid popping sensationI don't feel the pressure in my ears. I feel it in my forehead.I can't equalise upside down
6: How often do you equalise in the first 10 metres of your dive?*

After I feel the pressure buildingI wait until my ears hurt a little then I equaliseI equalise every 2 – 3 metresI equalise before I feel the sensation of pressure
7: Do you find that one ear equalises before the other and is in general easier to equalise?*

Yes, one ear equalises fine and the other always strugglesNo, I struggle equally with both ears.Yes, one ear equalises faster but both ears equalise without problem
8: Do you find that diving slower allows you to equalise better?*

YesNoI don't know
9: What sounds do you usually hear in your ears when diving?*

A clean popping sound that makes my ears feel fullA squeaking soundA crackling soundNo sound at all
10: When you're equalising do you hear any squeaking noises coming from your throat?*

YesNoI don't know
11: At what depth does it become challenging to equalise?*

0-10m15-20m20-30m30-40m40+
12: At what depth are you no longer able to equalise?*

0-10m15-20m20-30m30-40m40+
13: Equalise while watching yourself in the mirror. When you equalise do you see: *

The middle of your throat lifting up?The sides of your throat expanding outwards?Both of theseNone of these
14: Equalise while watching yourself in the mirror. Hold only the bottom of your nostrils. When you equalise:*

Your nostrils flare out significantlyYour nostrils flare out but not significantlyYou see no movement in your nostrils at all
15: When you are equalising do you feel that you are equalising strongly?*

YesNoNot sure
Do you have any particular equalisation goals or things you want to work on?*
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