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 On: 2008-04-19
Used it for a couple of years for calling basketball games. As previously stated, no moving parts makes it unable to jam, perfect sound if you blow hard enough, and you need nothing more. Affordable too.
On: 2008-03-26
The Fox 40 whistle is so simple that it amazes me that anyone ever used pea whistles for professional sports officiating. The loud blasts stops game action in its tracks, and players and spectators will tend to respect you more.
The key to this whistle is in its multiple chambered design. Each chamber sounds a single note, fairly loudly, but that does not "trill" as we expect whistles to do. However, each chamber is tuned to a very slightly different note. The combination of close but different pitches leads to a "beating" effect which sounds like trilling. Try whistling two close but different notes with a friend and youll quickly see what Im talking about.
There are no moving parts, so it doesnt matter if its wet, and it doesnt jam when you blow too hard.
For about 8 bucks delivered, you can have the same whistle used by the professionals in the NBA, NCAA, NFL, and the NHL, just to name the most popular American sports.
One word of caution: This is not a toy. Giving one to a kid is guaranteed to make your life miserable and could maybe even damage your hearing. Its that loud.
On: 2007-11-05
This is a great whistle - commands attention and extremely loud. Make sure you give it plenty of air, it blows loud or not at all. Lots of fun to use as well. I highly recommend this for anyone (official, coach, PE teacher) who needs to get students attention quickly.
On: 2006-10-11
I referee several sports, and the Fox 40 Classic has been the best whistle that Ive ever used. It never fails to sound, unlike traditional whistles, and is loud enough to be heard over the loudest crowds. Its no wonder that the Fox 40 is trusted by so many officials.
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