Whistle is weak

[Rita C]

I haven't had a problem with my whistle in years. Yet the past two days I've been told my whistle is weak and can barely be heard.

Any suggestions?

Rita

[Back In The Saddle]

Do you think it's sounding weaker? When was the last time you cleaned it? Perhaps your partner needs fresh batteries in his hearing aid?

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Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Do you think it's sounding weaker? When was the last time you cleaned it? Perhaps your partner needs fresh batteries in his hearing aid?

I hope the partner wasn't me! I am hearing-impaired. My hearing-aids are fine though

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Originally Posted by Rita C

I haven't had a problem with my whistle in years. Yet the past two days I've been told my whistle is weak and can barely be heard.

Any suggestions?

Rita

I always replace my whistles a few times a year, but I officiate several different sports year round.

[Raymond]

Boil your whistles then soak them over night in Listerine.

But remember to keep the lid on the pot when boiling. Not a pretty site when all the water evaporates.


Of course, there is also the obvious answer of putting more air into your whistle.

[Loudwhistle]

Originally Posted by Rita C

I haven't had a problem with my whistle in years. Yet the past two days I've been told my whistle is weak and can barely be heard.

Any suggestions?

Rita

Maybe we should get together, I have an opposite problem!!

[j51969]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Boil your whistles then soak them over night in Listerine.

But remember to keep the lid on the pot when boiling. Not a pretty site when all the water evaporates.


Of course, there is also the obvious answer of putting more air into your whistle.

I have done exactly that and yes it's gross! I also purchased one of the new fox 40 sonik and it seems louder. Maybe it just me.

[26 Year Gap]

I always check to make sure I don't put it in my mouth upside-down.

[chartrusepengui]

I had a coach once make a suggestion that I "blow it out my azz"

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Originally Posted by chartrusepengui

I had a coach once make a suggestion that I "blow it out my azz"

Was that followed by a whistle, plus your hands forming a T?

[chartrusepengui]

a VERY strong whistle!!

[Back In The Saddle]

I've never thought of boiling them. I soak them overnight in hydrogen peroxide a few times a year. Then, while they're still wet, I blow each one "backwards" through all three "exit" holes. Sometimes I get a chuck of something that comes flying out that I don't even want to know what is. But magically my whistle is louder.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

I always check to make sure I don't put it in my mouth upside-down.

When I do put it in upside down and blow, it sounds weird to me. But I wonder if it's just because I'm right next to it, or if it actually sounds different from a distance.

[Juulie Downs]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

Sometimes I get a chuck of something ..

Squirrel shaped?

[Juulie Downs]

Rita, check if the mouth part is cracked anywhere. I go through whistles like crazy because I chew on them. THey're fine until they crack. Also do you have a mini instead of a full-size? The mini's really are quieter.