I've burst my ear drums one too many times and if it happens again it could be permanent! the specialist has suggested windsurfing/surfing is not an ideal activity for me, off course this is not viable.

does anyone know of or use desent ear plugs that actually stay in whilst in the water?

I have had ear surgery for surfer's ear - and now constantly get water trapped in my right ear...

I have tried a few including blu-tak and the expensive gel ones... all fall out. I also tried the ones that look like a small christmas tree but they stick out about 15mm...

I now stick with the 'Surgipack' protective ear plugs. They are small white rubber grommet type - and come with a yellow cord between the two. They are super comfortable, and have never let me down - and best of all, they are $4.50 from the Chemist.

Do you burst them going A up kitesurfing, as in belting your head sideways into the drink ?
I did this badly once windsurfing, like Moby I got a gath helmet to stop the water hydraulicking into my ear canal. I don't like sticking crap into my ear.

Blue Tack or you can get a similar product from the chemist. I carn,t put my head under water without it.