Finger Whistles or not?

[GPC2]

My first year I used a neck lanyard whistle. There were many occasions where I was "looking" for my whistle at the end of the play. Also had a few instances of the whistle bouncing around and distracting me.

One of the veterans in the association suggested I use the finger whistle and I was skeptical because it was just foreign to me. I have been using it ever since. I will not go back to the lanyard whistle under any circumstances.

I agree with the other posters that one-handed signals look ridiculous, but I have never given one. Simply blow the whistle first, and then give the proper signals. I have worked all positions except U, and have used it w/o problem.