Simple Solution Found for Removing Mask in Sleep

kwhaley1967 · Post by **kwhaley1967** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:58 pm

Quite by accident I discovered that I was not removing my swift, but rather it was riding up and eventually "popping" off when it got to the widest part of the back of my head. Last night I tried a few hair pins to hold it in place and it worked like a charm and no waking up with leaks either from the pillows moving out of place.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:16 pm

What's a "hair pin"????

Den

IMSadie · Post by **IMSadie** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:31 pm

Wulfman wrote:What's a "hair pin"????

Den

Den, I just bet a kotter pin would work for you (or a cotter pin?) ...just remember to straighten it out, and insert directly into head, through the strap of the mask.

Now, if I had a cat, I bet it would POUNCE on that thing the moment it's off the head, and blowing air all over! I 'think' that may wake me,

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:37 pm

This is a copy of a posting that I made some time ago, but it sounds as if it may be useful again!

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Here are some Swift solutions that others have developed:

Link to Changing Angle and Length of Swift Headgear

Here are the locations of a few posts from other threads with solutions for strap slippage:

Link to Swift Strap Slipping

Swift Strap Slippage Cure Link

These are just the ones I found in a quick search. Someone knows of others, so please post them!

Sticky-backed Velcro is available in many dollar stores (~One yard= $1.00)
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Best of luck,

Karen

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:48 pm

IMSadie wrote:
Wulfman wrote:What's a "hair pin"????

Den
Den, I just bet a kotter pin would work for you (or a cotter pin?) ...just remember to straighten it out, and insert directly into head, through the strap of the mask.

Now, if I had a cat, I bet it would POUNCE on that thing the moment it's off the head, and blowing air all over! I 'think' that may wake me,

That would work.

Sorry......couldn't resist. I haven't seen one of those things for MANY, MANY years.

Maybe there's a "panty hose fix" for this......pull panty hose (entirely) over head and mask......you won't be able to grab and release the clips that way.
And, as an added bonus, it will hold the mask to one's face better.

Den

Lyza · Post by **Lyza** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:56 pm

Funny this post is here today, I woke up this morning with my swift laying next to me, air still blowing out of it.. I have no memory of waking up. First time I've ever woken up with my mask laying next to me. I know it didn't slide of on its on because I have long hair that I keep tied up in a ponytail, so it can't pop off my head. Best I can think of is, that at some point I got an itch around my nose, and in the process of scratching it I took it off without remembering.. Otherwise, the cat took it off cuz of the exhaust blowing on her.

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:15 pm

Wulfman wrote:
Maybe there's a "panty hose fix" for this......pull panty hose (entirely) over head and mask......you won't be able to grab and release the clips that way.
And, as an added bonus, it will hold the mask to one's face better.

Den

Oh, Den! You have done it again. Thanks for the laugh. Why didn't I know about this BEFORE I turned in my Swift?

Who would think it? It turns out there IS a real use for pantyhose!! The next thing would be a leg lamp (such as the one featured in "A Christmas Story") at the bedside to store extra pantyhose (and tights) legs.

Now, the only problem that I see with this suggestion is that the panty-hosehead may be mistaken as being on the wrong side if a gang of panty-hose-mask-wearing robbers were to break into the house one night. Of course, that would only be a detriment should the police arrive while the robbers are still in the house.

Acting as a mole in the robbery attempt might not be all bad. The house would be dark and thus the hose/mask not quite so apparent under the pantyhose to the robbers. Plus, one could then direct the robbers away from the most valued posession: the xPAP!!

Otherwise:

PANTY-HOSEHEADS UNITE!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 4:57 pm

birdshell wrote:
Wulfman wrote:

Maybe there's a "panty hose fix" for this......pull panty hose (entirely) over head and mask......you won't be able to grab and release the clips that way.
And, as an added bonus, it will hold the mask to one's face better.

Den

Otherwise:
PANTY-HOSEHEADS UNITE!

LOL

Free advice: stay away from banks; liquor and convenient stores.

Moby · Post by **Moby** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:01 am

I actually do use the "panty" part of the cut of tights over my head (but not my face) so I can adjust the straps without pulling my hair.

I thought it looked rather dramatic. Like I'm about to apply stage makeup (pancake?) and go to work - as a mime maybe, or a ballet dancer
lol

Di
(sorry for laughing at my own joke, the idea of ballet dancing and me - especially with my hose swinging round round...)

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