Fox 40 Classic Whistle

Very durable and loud

very good whistle

Edit: It’s making me edit my original review from a few years ago. While the original whistle is still great, I ordered a yellow CMG as a backup since my son lost his. I was sent a yellow non-CMG. I requested a return and was sent another shipment. This time, I was sent a red non-CMG whistle which I am also returning. The whistle is still great, I just don’t see why it’s so hard to send me what I ordered.I have used the Classic Fox40 for the past 7 years. My son started reffing and I got this for him but it wasn't going to arrive in time for his first match so I bought him a Classic Fox40 at the store. I decided I'd keep this as a backup but once I gave it a try I now use it as my primary as the sound is much louder than the Classic I have been using.

The first thing that stands out about the whistle would be it's price. Looking through Amazon you will see whistles costing $12.99, $15.99, and other ridiculous prices for 100 year old, outdated models. I bought this when it was $5.12, thinking it wasn't as loud as seen in the YouTube videos and other reviews I read. I was completely wrong, it is louder than what it seems like in other reviews.The whistle is very unique because with most whistles you can give it a light blow and hear a distinct whistle sound at a lower volume, of course. I first blew into it gently and heard nothing more than a light wind sound, so I thought it was broken. Upon blowing on it normally, the whistle exploded throughout the whole house and my ears rung and hurt because it was so loud. My father downstairs wanted to know what just happened because it is the loudest whistle he has ever heard too.Lifeguards and other people use it so I don't think I really need to go into how notorious it is as a professional whistle. It does it's job and it's sold cheap, unlike most items. If you have a job that requires a whistle, you will literally be the loudest person out there. It comes with a metal ring loop so if you have something to tie it around your neck you can do that.

Works OK, Loud but not ear piercing as many have said. Takes a lot of lung power which I do not have and so maybe that is the loudness issue. Well made whistle. Seems sturdy and should last many years. I gave it to my daughter for jogging. A simple but perfect gift

I am a rock star. Period. And when we are on stage blasting out rock anthems, you need equipment that is durable, easy to use, and will not let you down. That is the case with this whistle. There are a few songs that absolutely NEED a whistle. Guns-n-Roses' Paradise City is one of them. Playing that song without the signature whistle part in the beginning is, well, inconceivable! Now, add to that using both hands to breathe fire with a guitar or bass, and you have a real dilemma on your hands. Well, never fear. The fine folks at FOX 40 have answered my prayers. How can you hold a whistle in your mouth when your hands are occupied without the fear of losing or swallowing it? Enter the "Mouth Grip." FOX 40 has put a piece of silicone or some other magic space-age material around the whistle, which allows you to keep it in your mouth without fear of it flying away for good. No more worrying about being like Axl Rose, this whistle has you covered. So, if you are a rock god like myself and can't handle the thought of losing your precious whistle at the most inopportune time, this is the whistle for you. Look no further. Sound, tone, timbre, and the mouth grip. What more can you ask. Go ahead and kick out the jams, prospective rocker, and do it with confidence!

I work as a ski patroller in the winters, so I need a loud whistle to catch people's attention when I'm coming through with a toboggan and need them out of my way, or when I'm trying to stop someone who's skiing (or boarding) like a maniac down the hill! So far, I can't find anything to beat the fox. This thing is just ridiculously loud...so loud that I sometimes want to hold my ears before I blow it. Other patrollers or mountain safety have thought they found the loudest whistle (often times some strangely large, weirdly shaped contraption), but they quickly change their minds once they hear the Fox 40. It's particularly nice to use in cold weather since there are no moving parts to freeze and render the whistle useless. If it happens to get snow in it, just blow it out and you're good to go again. The rubber mouth grip is also a very nice touch in the cold.Put simply, this is probably the loudest and most effective whistle you're going to find. The sound is rather high pitched and shrill, so it's nearly impossible to ignore.

I needed a whistle for my first U11 coed soccer coaching experience. This whistle is amazingly loud, I mean it is painful and easily gets the attention of a bunch of 8 - 11 year old kids running around a soccer field. It is very startling at close range. When I ordered it indicated it comes with a lanyard, but mine did not, but I had an extra one from my work badge, so whatch out for this detail. I also used this whistle in the rain and it functions perfectly. The gel mouth covering is very comfortable and allows it to be comfortably gripped between the teeth. I don't have any other experience with whistles, but this thing is loud, takes little effort to blow, seems very durable, and just seems to work perfectly under all field conditions. A great value! I highly recommend this product.