Whistle is weak

Rita C · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 02:44am

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 · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 02:46am

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?

representing · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 03:15am

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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

representing · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 03:17am

Quote:

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 · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 09:20am

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.

j51969 · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 10:24am

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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 · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 12:09pm

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

chartrusepengui · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 12:37pm

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

Back In The Saddle · #9 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 11:19pm

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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.

Loudwhistle · #10 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 16, 2009, 10:08am

Quote:

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!!

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