there are helmets with flaps that come down on the ears or if you really want to you can get those things some swimmers wear that fit right into your ear and make it so no water can get in
I blew mine out at the end of summer and after that just wore this wax crud you can buy at Walmart that little kids put in their ears to keep water from getting in. Something easy and cheap..
well i feel you man, last 2 times i went out i busted my right eardrum! First time it heald in 2 weeks, so i went back out and busted it again after the doctor told me i was alright to wakeboard again.i am still dealing with it today. so i am going to wear protection all the time now!
i wear ear plugs. I tried the helmet with the flaps and couldnt get use to it. Ear plugs are much lest bothersome for me at least. Another option is the lF mp3 player. music and ear drum protection at the same time.