Fox 40 Classic Whistle

very good whistle

Very durable and loud

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 Looking through Amazon you will see whistles costing $12.99, $15.99, and other ridiculous prices for 100 year old, outdated models.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.

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.

Ok I love the fox 40 whistles but the sale was misleading.... you have the following choices for the sale...3 assorted colorsBlackYellowI chose 3 assorted colors, so one would think they would get 3 whistles of varying colors however you only get one. Disappointing I needed 3 so I had to order more. So that is why only 4 stars.

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!

The Wrap: Simple, durable, lightweight, zero moving parts inside. If you put some force behind it, it will alert the whole neighborhood.I bought a pair of these to use when skiing and hiking in the Colorado winter with a friend, in case one of us got into trouble. When I returned home to TX, I learned that this is a valuable tool every time we go to the bark park, or just on a walk in the woods on a trail.At the bark park, if dogs become aggressive and the owners aren't paying attention, or they aren't getting involved promptly, I use this little tool and it stops the bad behavior instantly. It also gets the attention of the bad owners who weren't watching their dogs. It clips neatly onto my dog's leash so it's with us ready to go, every time we depart for an adventure.Accidental discovery, but one of the best I made this year. I love these whistles and I love the price I paid. #value

I have a bit of a different take on this whistle. First, yes, it is excptional for sports and coaches. However I believe it was Albert Einstein whom proffered that Mountain Climbing and Auto Racing are the only true sports - all else are childrens games. That said, My take is self defense. Without preface, bad guys completely depend on you having your guard down and being "invisble" to any possible people who could come to your aid. This whistle is everything it says to be. Practically indestructable, no moving parts, cannot corrode or rust, works dry, works wet. Takes marginal to little breath to blow it, and it is louder than the horn on most cars. Not only will it mess up the hearing of a bad guy, but instantly EVERYONE within hundreds of yards will look in your direction. Buy it, put it on a shoestring, and wear it as a necklace. Buy another one and keep it handy. Heck, at this price, buy three. When discretion counts, you dont want to make noise. When you want to be noticed, fast, you want something simple that makes the maximum amount of noise you can possibly make. This is it. All other whistles are inferior.