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Solar P1 Snag Ears

BEST FOR: Money’s no object—and they’ll last a lifetime
The P1 lineup is Solar’s flagship range, so expectations are high when it comes to these £45.99 ears. They’re built from stainless steel throughout, made in England and are as tough as you’d expect. The ears are fully height adjustable and each can be removed, and you also get the added benefit of an integral ‘hockey stick-style’ thread on which to attach your hangers, arms or chains. The T-slotted adjustable base plate means they fit on any bite alarm. £45.99

Cygnet Snag Ear

BEST FOR: Those who want simple efficiency at a good price
The main attraction to Cyg’s Snag Ears are its price point: just £11.99 each, meaning you could have a set of three and still have a couple of pints down the Percy for less than one of Solar’s P1 beauts. They’re made from anodised matt-black aluminium, which fits in neatly with all existing Cygnet bankware ranges and keeps weight down. The arms do what they’re designed to—provide extra protection from savage bites—and there’s a discreet Cygnet logo on the base plate, which is designed to fit most bite alarms on the market.  £11.99