Question for Papcap users

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SleepingUgly
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Question for Papcap users

Post by SleepingUgly » Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:47 pm

Does the Papcap effectively deal with puffs of air escaping from the mouth, or only jaw dropping?

Does the chinstrap leave marks on the face?

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Re: Question for Papcap users

Post by jmelby » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:39 pm

I've never had marks on my face from the chinstrap... it is a soft material. I haven't had an issue with puffs of air escaping when I don't wear it (which I am prone to do when it's really hot--it can get a bit warm), so I don't think I can answer the first question.

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Re: Question for Papcap users

Post by DreamOn » Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:18 pm

The PapCap chinstrap doesn't leave marks on my face, but I don't wear it really tight. It does prevent the puffs of air for me, but it doesn't seem to work for everyone.

I have to agree with Jeff that the PapCap can get quite warm. That's nice in the wintertime, but not so much when it's summer! But I wear it all the time because it keeps my HeadRest headgear in place and it does prevent my mouth-breathing. I usually have a zero leak rate with the chinstrap. I've tried several others, and I haven't found one I like better.